Job Title: Process Operator
Organisation: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
About Organisation:
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest African Coca-Cola Bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, CCBA is represented by Century Bottling Company Limited and Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited.
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent.
Job Summary: 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 and Responsibilities:
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
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
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.
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, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Experience
- Minimum of two years relevant experience in a FMCGs and adequate experience in machine operation.
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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 1st July 2025
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