Multiskilled Operator at Kilombero Sugar

JOB DETAILS

• Job Function: Manufacturing
• Designation: Not specified
• Level: Technical/Skilled
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Technical/Skilled
• Workplace Type: Onsite
• Location: Morogoro, Tanzania - 255

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating all production equipment within the layout at the set speeds and outputs according to SHERQ and SOP standards, as well as preparing packing materials in the packing station at the beginning of the shift and performing fine-tuning settings on all the equipment within the packing line to maintain optimal throughput and quality.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow site safety best practices to ensure safe working for self, others and the factory.
• Contribute to safety and environmental risk assessments.
• Ensure personal hygiene meets requirements.
• Know the ethical and legal compliance responsibilities of the role, raise questions and concerns when faced with an ethical or compliance issue, and always do the right thing.
• Operate all production equipment within the layout at the set speeds and outputs according to SHERQ and SOP standards.
• Prepare packing materials in the packing station at the beginning of the shift.
• Perform fine-tuning settings on all the equipment within the packing line to maintain optimal throughput and quality.
• Perform regular calibration of weighing systems in the packing line.
• Perform fault-finding on electrical and mechanical faults and carry out repairs such as the replacement of motors, belts, shafts, pulleys, etc.
• Carry out regular quality control processes and checks in the packing line.
• Inspect equipment, according to procedures, in order to identify current and potential future faults.
• Isolate and de-isolate specific production equipment according to procedures.
• Carry out adjustments and corrections to operating equipment to maintain equipment performance settings. Restoring equipment to standard conditions is a key part of the role.
• Conduct safe and effective handovers covering all necessary safety, quality and operational issues.
• Take samples and complete associated documentation.
• Perform basic care activities and assigned autonomous maintenance, e.g. lubrication, adjustment and minor replacement tasks.
• Assist the Reliability Foreman with supervised work, where the tasks are categorised as 'owned' by the Reliability Foreman.
• Identify the key losses on the line, e.g. waste, downtime, safety issues, quality problems and energy, and propose improvements to processes and standards to reduce or prevent future losses.
• In line with the Lean and Six Sigma approach, participate in and lead improvement activities, e.g. logistics through 5 Why linked to plant and systems losses.
• Train and coach others in the area of expertise.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

• Communication skills.
• Technical skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or other similar technical qualification.
• Three years' experience in packing in a quality-focused and performance-driven factory environment, ideally operating large-scale automated machinery (preferred).
• Experience in Siemens PLC is an advantage.
• Ability to work well in a team, with great fault-finding and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving production environment.
• Experience in technical and Continuous Improvement (CI) processes, e.g. changeovers, handovers, improvement activities and others (preferred).
• Ability to communicate in English.

TERMS OF SERVICE

The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 19th November 2026.