Process Artisan – Mbeya

Coca-Cola Kwanza

Job Information

Item	Details
Reference Number	CCB260609-11
Position	Process Artisan
Department	Manufacturing
Employment Type	Permanent
Location	Mbeya, Tanzania
Reporting To	Maintenance Controller
Closing Date	25 June 2026

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About Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA)

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa and the eighth-largest Coca-Cola authorized bottler globally by revenue. The company operates in 14 African countries and serves over 800,000 customers with both international and local beverage brands.

With more than 14,000 employees across Africa, CCBA accounts for over 40% of Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverage sales on the continent by volume.

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Job Purpose

The Process Artisan is responsible for:

• Operating process equipment according to established work instructions.
• Conducting non-destructive quality checks.
• Executing routine and planned maintenance activities.
• Supporting asset care initiatives.
• Coaching operators on machine operation and autonomous maintenance.
• Driving equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

The role combines operational support, maintenance execution, troubleshooting, and technical coaching within the manufacturing environment.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operational Support

The successful candidate will:

• Support shift teams during production operations.
• Attend SBT/SBU meetings and ensure follow-up of agreed actions.
• Assist teams with situational problem-solving.
• Coach operators on:
  • Machine operation
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Correct responses to machine failures
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and skills development.
• Review SICs and address deviations.
• Develop equipment-related work instructions.
• Monitor equipment performance.
• Verify machines operate at rated production speeds.
• Prepare and communicate shift handover reports.
• Participate in technical meetings.
• Escalate unresolved technical issues.
• Act as Production Team Leader when required.
• Work rotational shifts as needed.

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2. Planned Maintenance

Responsibilities include:

• Executing maintenance activities according to planned schedules.
• Coordinating with Maintenance Planners when scheduled work cannot be completed.
• Supporting team members during maintenance shutdowns.
• Participating in maintenance reviews and examinations.
• Identifying opportunities for maintenance optimization.
• Coaching operators on autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Reviewing line KPIs to evaluate maintenance effectiveness.

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3. Routine Maintenance

The Process Artisan will:

• Perform cleaning, lubrication, and inspections.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities.
• Identify and resolve equipment issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Communicate maintenance requirements to planners when additional work is needed.

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4. Running Repairs

• Perform repairs while equipment remains operational.
• Assess faults and determine corrective actions.
• Escalate repairs that require planned maintenance intervention.
• Ensure repair activities minimize production downtime.

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5. Problem Solving

• Apply appropriate troubleshooting methodologies.
• Support operators in solving operational issues.
• Escalate complex problems when necessary.
• Participate in systematic root-cause investigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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6. Housekeeping and Safety

• Work safely at all times.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Comply with all company safety procedures.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Apply 5S workplace organization principles.

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7. New Product Development (NPD) Support

• Support NPD implementation and production trials.
• Ensure compliance with NPD procedures.
• Document equipment modifications accurately.
• Follow Engineering Change Management processes.

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8. Training and Development

• Train operators on asset care practices.
• Coach operators on autonomous maintenance.
• Assess and sign off operator competencies when required.
• Develop technical standards and operating procedures.
• Support workforce capability development.

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Educational Requirements

Minimum Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Added Advantage

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience.

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Experience Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 2 years of relevant technical experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.

Technical Knowledge

• Process equipment functionality.
• Packaging and production processes.
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manufacturing operations.

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Required Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Mechanical maintenance capability.
• Electrical maintenance capability.
• Troubleshooting expertise.
• Equipment performance monitoring.

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Leadership & People Skills

• Coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Knowledge-sharing capability.
• Operator development and training skills.

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Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be:

• Results-oriented.
• Customer-focused.
• Self-motivated.
• Resilient and energetic.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Committed to quality and technical standards.
• Proactive in continuous improvement initiatives.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong engineering fundamentals.
• Practical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Good communication and coaching skills.
• Understanding of production processes and equipment reliability.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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Application Deadline

📅 25 June 2026

Position: Process Artisan
Reference Number: CCB260609-11
Employer: Coca-Cola Kwanza
Location: Mbeya, Tanzania
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Maintenance Controller

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