Designate Technical Operator

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in South Africa is seeking a maintenance-focused professional to operate and monitor bottling lines, perform autonomous maintenance, and ensure GMP-compliant production. You will contribute to product integrity, safety, and efficiency while collaborating with Process Artisans and the Production Team to sustain line performance.

The role requires 3–4 years of FMCG experience, and a strong background in mechatronics, with hands-on repair and data reporting

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Qualified Artisan (Millwright/ Mechatronics).
• 3 to 4 years production and technical experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain high-speed packaging or processing equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of bottling processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Equipment operation and monitoring
• First-line maintenance (Autonomous maintenance)
• Quality control and product integrity
• Process Adherence
• Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Operate and monitor production and bottling line machinery in accordance with SOPs and safety standards.
• Execute planned, corrective, and complex repair tasks (Millwright/Mechatronics scope).
• Conduct routine equipment checks, basic maintenance and first-line troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance tasks according to the maintenance schedule and carry out all first-line maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment reliability is maintained optimally.
• Collaborate with the Process Artisans and Production Process Controller to ensure consistent product quality and line efficiency.
• Record and report production data, machine performance and any anomalies throughout the production process.
• Record relevant information on all short interval control documents (WIs).
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives led by the Team Leader: Production
• Liaise with Warehouse Operator: Supply Chain to ensure smooth material flow and timely replenishment
• Operate and maintain process control and produce to schedule (WIs).
• Identify and perform opportunistic maintenance to minimize the requirement for maintenance outages.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve maintenance costs and equipment reliability.
• Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required.
• Support training and coaching needs of the team.
• Ensure that the process is compliant with GMP and 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) standards to create a more efficient, safe, and productive work environment.
• Ensure that the correct escalation procedures are followed.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to.

Skills

Practical Mechatronics and complex

Familiarity with filler, labeler, cap/

Unusual machine behaviour detection

Understanding sensors and alarms

Production data capture

GMP and sanitation knowledge

Line performance fault reporting

Safety and PPE procedures

Manual lock-out/tag-out

Interventions in bottling lines

Education

Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Qualified Artisan (Millwright/ Mechatronics)

Job description

• First-line maintenance (Autonomous maintenance)
• Quality control and product integrity
• Process Adherence
• Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Operate and monitor production and bottling line machinery in accordance with SOPs and safety standards.
• Execute planned, corrective, and complex repair tasks (Millwright/Mechatronics scope).
• Conduct routine equipment checks, basic maintenance and first-line troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance tasks according to the maintenance schedule and carry out all first-line maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment reliability is maintained optimally.
• Collaborate with the Process Artisans and Production Process Controller to ensure consistent product quality and line efficiency.
• Record and report production data, machine performance and any anomalies throughout the production process.
• Record relevant information on all short interval control documents (WIs).
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives led by the Team Leader: Production
• Liaise with Warehouse Operator: Supply Chain to ensure smooth material flow and timely replenishment
• Operate and maintain process control and produce to schedule (WIs).
• Identify and perform opportunistic maintenance to minimize the requirement for maintenance outages.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve maintenance costs and equipment reliability.
• Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required.
• Support training and coaching needs of the team.
• Ensure that the process is compliant with GMP and 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) standards to create a more efficient, safe, and productive work environment.
• Ensure that the correct escalation procedures are followed.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to.

Role Purpose

• Equipment operation and monitoring
• First-line maintenance (Autonomous maintenance)
• Quality control and product integrity
• Process Adherence
• Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Operate and monitor production and bottling line machinery in accordance with SOPs and safety standards.
• Execute planned, corrective, and complex repair tasks (Millwright/Mechatronics scope).
• Conduct routine equipment checks, basic maintenance and first-line troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance tasks according to the maintenance schedule and carry out all first-line maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment reliability is maintained optimally.
• Collaborate with the Process Artisans and Production Process Controller to ensure consistent product quality and line efficiency.
• Record and report production data, machine performance and any anomalies throughout the production process.
• Record relevant information on all short interval control documents (WIs).
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives led by the Team Leader: Production
• Liaise with Warehouse Operator: Supply Chain to ensure smooth material flow and timely replenishment
• Operate and maintain process control and produce to schedule (WIs).
• Identify and perform opportunistic maintenance to minimize the requirement for maintenance outages.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve maintenance costs and equipment reliability.
• Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required.
• Support training and coaching needs of the team.
• Ensure that the process is compliant with GMP and 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) standards to create a more efficient, safe, and productive work environment.
• Ensure that the correct escalation procedures are followed.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Equipment operation and monitoring
• First-line maintenance (Autonomous maintenance)
• Quality control and product integrity
• Process Adherence
• Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Operate and monitor production and bottling line machinery in accordance with SOPs and safety standards.
• Execute planned, corrective, and complex repair tasks (Millwright/Mechatronics scope).
• Conduct routine equipment checks, basic maintenance and first-line troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance tasks according to the maintenance schedule and carry out all first-line maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment reliability is maintained optimally.
• Collaborate with the Process Artisans and Production Process Controller to ensure consistent product quality and line efficiency.
• Record and report production data, machine performance and any anomalies throughout the production process.
• Record relevant information on all short interval control documents (WIs).
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives led by the Team Leader: Production
• Liaise with Warehouse Operator: Supply Chain to ensure smooth material flow and timely replenishment
• Operate and maintain process control and produce to schedule (WIs).
• Identify and perform opportunistic maintenance to minimize the requirement for maintenance outages.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve maintenance costs and equipment reliability.
• Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required.
• Support training and coaching needs of the team.
• Ensure that the process is compliant with GMP and 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) standards to create a more efficient, safe, and productive work environment.
• Ensure that the correct escalation procedures are followed.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to.

KBI

• Production Line Efficiency – Output versus planned production.
• Downtime Rate – Frequency and duration of unplanned stoppages.
• Product Quality Yield – Rate of defect-free units produced.
• Changeover Time – Efficiency in switching between production runs
• Maintenance Intervention Rate – Number of breakdowns or Operator calls for technical assistance.
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) – Efficiency, availability, and performance of production equipment.
• Waste and Loss Rates – Material waste, packaging losses, and rework.
• Health & Safety Compliance – Adherence to safety protocols, incident rates.
• Clean-In-Place (CIP) Compliance – Adherence to hygiene and sanitation cycles.
• Energy and Utility Usage – Efficiency in use of water, electricity, and compressed air.

Skills and Experience and Education

Education

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering
• Qualified Artisan (Millwright/ Mechatronics).

Experience

• 3 to 4 years production and technical experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within the FMCG environment.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain high-speed packaging or processing equipment
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards
• Knowledge of bottling processes and procedures

Skills

• Practical Mechatronics and complex equipment troubleshooting
• Familiarity with filler, labeler, capper, packer and conveyor systems.
• Ability to identify unusual machine behaviour and perform minor interventions.
li>Understanding of sensors, pressure gauges, temperature controls and alarms.
• Ability to capture production data.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation cycles in bottling lines.
• Ability to navigate and interact with production control systems
• Ability to recognize and report faults or inconsistencies in line performance.
• Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices and food safety requirements.
• Competent in the safe use of hand tools, PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures.