Production Operator

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator, to join the Manufacturing team at Coca - Cola Kwanza in Mbeya , Tanzania. The role will report to the Production Team Leader

The primary role of the production operator is the operation process of equipment according to work instructions and execution of destructive & non-destructive quality checks. As a Process Operator, you have a primary focus on the quality at source and all related control activities of the team.

, Key Duties and Responsibilities,

• Operating the process equipment according to work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems and reviewing waste trends to identify and resolve problems or opportunities timeously.
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target and completing all short interval control documentation.
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages.
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles, and following safe work practices.
• Identifying, reporting, and correcting unsafe work practices
• Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of machines according to the work instructions and following the schedules as per the maintenance plan.
• Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions and following the maintenance schedule.
• Conduct breakdown maintenance tasks and participate in problem-solving activities.
• Applying the appropriate situational problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5Why, quick fix routines, OPL’s (One Point Lessons) etc.) to identify and correct the problem.

, Skills And Experience And Education,

• Minimum requirement: Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or any other related field
• Added advantage: Computer and technical skills

All aspects of Food processing operations and process control

Competencies

• Ability to work in teams
• Understanding of the application of WCM foundational practices
• Troubleshooting skills
• Quality control practices and principles
• Bottling principles and processes
• Product handling knowledge
• Computer knowledge
• Understanding of SHE policies and procedures