Machine Specialist

Reference Number: CCB250612-2

Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd has an exciting opportunity in the Manufacturing Department. We are looking for a talented individual with the relevant skills and experience in Engineering for a Machine Specialist position, based in Mbeya. The successful candidate will report directly to the Plant Engineer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations.
• Providing guidance and advice to the shift based on machine operation, machine fault finding, and correct responses to machine failure modes.
• Providing coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift-based teams.
• Development of work instructions related to equipment.
• Monitoring and managing equipment performance.
• Participating in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions, and clarifying work required.
• Assisting fellow team members in executing tasks during planned maintenance schedules issued by the planner.
• Participating in routine maintenance as scheduled by the maintenance planner.
• Carrying out condition monitoring activities where allocated according to the CM schedule.
• Carrying out repairs, assessing the problem, and determining a course of action.
• Applying correct problem-solving methodologies to resolve problems.
• Operating safely at all times and identifying/highlighting unsafe work practices for correction.
• Carrying out work according to work instructions and adhering to appropriate CCBA policies and procedures.

Skills, Experience & Education

The incumbent should have at least a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a Qualified artisan and a minimum of 3 years of technical and leadership experience in an FMCG environment. Strong communication skills, good leadership qualities, good analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated high level of integrity are required.

General

Computer skills will be an added advantage.