Maintenance Manager at Coca Cola 

Coca-Cola Tanzania is a key player in the country’s beverage industry, operating as part of The Coca-Cola Company’s broader presence across Africa. Since its establishment, Coca-Cola Tanzania has been producing and distributing a wide range of carbonated soft drinks, juices, and bottled water, including flagship products like Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite. The company has contributed significantly to Tanzania’s economy by creating jobs, supporting local communities, and investing in sustainability initiatives, such as water conservation and recycling programs. Coca-Cola Tanzania’s local manufacturing facilities help meet the growing demand for refreshing beverages, while also driving innovation in the marketplace. The brand remains a popular choice among Tanzanians, known for its iconic taste and strong presence in both urban and rural area

Position: Maintenance Manager

Closing date: 16/12/2024

Reference Number: CCB241126-7

Description

Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd has an exciting opportunity in Manufacturing Department. We are looking for a talented individual with the relevant skills and experience in Manufacturing for a Maintenace Manager position, which will be based in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will report directly to the Manufacturing Director.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Asset Care

• Lead and drive the plant and facility asset care plan, ensuring technical competencies and training needs are addressed.
• Maintain compliance with Engineering Change Management Procedure and audit requirements.

Plant Reliability

• Ensure the reliability and uptime of the Packaging plant through effective maintenance and support.
• Implement predictive maintenance techniques and verify the quality of routine and planned maintenance.
• Analyze plant failure modes and investigate causes for repeat failures to correct root causes and prevent recurrence.

Breakdown Response

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and equipment failures, ensuring quick resolution to minimize plant downtime.
• Conduct thorough analysis of breakdowns to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of issue

Plant Optimization

• Evaluate continuous improvement opportunities and recommend changes to optimize plant operation.
• Develop and implement corrective actions for plant failures, and work to improve processes and equipment to minimize downtime and enhance overall performance.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and develop the Maintenance and Support (MAS) team, fostering a culture of ownership, empowerment, and high performance.
• Conduct regular goal review sessions, performance reviews, and training plans to ensure team competency and multi-skilling.

Safety and Housekeeping

• Ensure adherence to safety and housekeeping procedures, complying with CCBA and legislative policies.
• Conduct regular safety checks, audits, and meetings to maintain a focus on health and safety.

Budget Management

• Exercise budgetary controls over asset care requirements and support the development of the maintenance budget.
• Develop and control maintenance cost plans and CAPEX to ensure financial efficiency.

Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Ensure compliance with maintenance planning and execution, updating maintenance packages and managing special tools.
• Coordinate MAS availability for maintenance days and ensure timely availability of spares and resources.

Education and Skills

• BSc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Leadership ability to effectively lead the asset care plan and develop the Maintenance and Support Machine Specialist team.
• Technical Expertise to maintain compliance with Engineering Change Management and effectively handle predictive maintenance and plant reliability.
• Problem-Solving Skills to respond quickly to breakdowns, conduct thorough analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Analytical Skills to evaluate continuous improvement opportunities and optimize plant operations through data-driven recommendations.
• Financial Acumen by using manage budgetary controls, develop cost plans, and ensure financial efficiency in maintenance activities.
• Engineering qualification
• 8 years maintenance experience
• Broad based engineering and packaging knowledge
• Deep understanding of Packaging Operations, processes, and systems.
• 4 years line management experience

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