Packaging Engineer – Coca-Cola Kwanza

📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
🕒 Employment Type: Permanent
📅 Application Deadline: 31st March 2025

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About Coca-Cola Kwanza

Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd is a leading beverage manufacturer in Tanzania, committed to delivering quality products while fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. We are currently looking for a highly skilled and experienced Packaging Engineer to join our dynamic Manufacturing Department in Dar es Salaam.

If you have a passion for asset management, process optimization, and technical leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, world-class environment.

Role Overview – Packaging Engineer

As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing asset care, plant reliability, and process optimization. You will lead a team to ensure efficient equipment performance, adherence to safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance packaging operations.

This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise in asset management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Asset Management & Maintenance

✔ Lead the implementation of Coca-Cola Kwanza’s Asset Management Strategy within the packaging plant.
✔ Ensure compliance with asset care policies and strategies to improve operational efficiency.
✔ Develop and oversee the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
✔ Manage supplier partnerships (OEM SPP) and service agreements for optimal equipment performance.
✔ Support the execution of planned maintenance schedules and predictive maintenance techniques.

2. Plant Reliability & Process Improvement

✔ Oversee packaging plant reliability and uptime, ensuring all equipment operates at optimal levels.
✔ Provide engineering support and technical problem-solving for production teams.
✔ Monitor plant performance, analyze failure trends, and implement corrective actions.
✔ Evaluate and sign off on plant modifications and equipment upgrades.
✔ Lead process optimization initiatives to enhance packaging efficiency and sustainability.

3. Team Leadership & Development

✔ Develop and communicate clear team goals, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
✔ Conduct performance reviews, one-on-one coaching sessions, and team development programs.
✔ Identify skills gaps and implement training plans to build technical competencies.
✔ Foster a high-performance work culture through continuous feedback and mentorship.

4. Safety & Compliance

✔ Ensure strict adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
✔ Implement Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) safety policies, including OSH Act and housekeeping (5S).
✔ Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with statutory and company regulations.
✔ Lead a culture of safety and proactive hazard identification within the engineering team.

Qualifications & Skills

🎓 Education & Experience:
✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
✔ Minimum of 8 years of technical and leadership experience in an FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
✔ Certified Artisan Qualification is an added advantage.

💡 Key Competencies:
✔ Strong technical expertise in asset management and maintenance strategies.
✔ Proven ability to analyze plant performance data and drive continuous improvement.
✔ Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
✔ Excellent leadership, communication, and team management capabilities.
✔ Proficiency in maintenance planning tools and predictive maintenance techniques.

Why Join Coca-Cola Kwanza?

At Coca-Cola Kwanza, you’ll be part of a company that values excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We offer a collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work with industry-leading technology in the beverage manufacturing sector.

If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with one of the world’s most recognized brands, we encourage you to apply!