JOB DETAILS:

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, we are currently seeking to recruit a Process Operator, based at our Mbarara Plant.

As a Process Operator, you will report directly to the Team Leader, Packaging.

Key Purpose Statement

The primary role of a Process Operator is the operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of destructive and non-destructive quality checks, preventative maintenance and carrying out autonomous maintenance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Operating and Process Control

• Operating the process machines according to the work instructions and adhering to material usage standards.
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target and completing all short interval control documentation.
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices.
• Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices
• Carrying out flavour and size changeovers according to the work instructions

2.       Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

• Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner.
• Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions and following the maintenance schedule.
• Conduct breakdown maintenance tasks

3.       Problem solving

• 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.
• Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated.

4.       Continuous Improvement

• Using run / control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process.
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities.
• Participate in food safety management system implementation.
• Report food safety, defence and fraud related issues to food safety team leader designate (SHEQ) manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement:

Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum of two years relevant experience in a FMCGs and adequate experience in machine

Competencies

• Must possess good analytical ability and problem-solving skills,
• Good oral & written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to provide strong leadership and motivation.
• Must be a change activist and
• Must have good influential skills.