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Vacancy: Operations Specialist (Operations Process Engineer)
About Yara Tanzania
Yara International is a global company focused on sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental responsibility.
Yara Tanzania is a subsidiary of Fertilizers Holdings AS, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The company focuses on:
- Expanding fertilizer access for farmers
- Improving plant nutrition knowledge
- Strengthening distribution and logistics systems
A major investment includes a 40KT bulk fertilizer terminal near Dar es Salaam Port, supporting importation, packaging, and distribution across Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Position Overview
The Operations Specialist (Process Engineer) is responsible for designing, optimizing, and improving production and packaging processes at the terminal to ensure:
- Efficiency
- Safety
- Quality
- Cost effectiveness
The role focuses heavily on continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
- Implement “Safe by Choice” initiatives across operations
- Ensure compliance with HESQ standards
- Promote lean practices such as:
- 5S
- Kaizen
- Single Point Lessons
2. Process Design & Optimization
- Design and improve packaging processes for products
- Optimize packaging lines to improve:
- Efficiency (OEE)
- Yield
- Changeover time
- Standardize processes across production lines
3. Operations Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide daily technical support to packaging operations
- Conduct root cause analysis of equipment/process failures
- Implement corrective and preventive actions
4. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to reduce:
- Waste
- Downtime
- Packaging defects
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives
- Implement best practices across operations
5. Cost & Performance Optimization
- Lead cost reduction initiatives for:
- Packaging materials
- Operational processes
- Improve productivity and operational efficiency
6. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
- Ensure smooth coordination across operational functions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in:
- Terminal operations
- Industrial/plant operations
- Multinational company environment
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Knowledge of lean tools:
- 5S
- Kaizen
- Process optimization and engineering design
- Microsoft Office proficiency:
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills (English & Kiswahili)
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Strong stakeholder management
- High attention to detail
Personal Attributes
- Results-oriented mindset
- Strong operational discipline
- Continuous improvement focus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
Application Details
- Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
is committed to:
- Diversity and inclusion
- Equal employment opportunities
- Ethical recruitment practices
The company may conduct reference and background checks where required by law, with prior notice to candidates.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.yara.com.