Technical Operator

South Africa is the largest Coca-Cola market in Africa and consistently ranks among the best performing countries in the world of Coca-Cola. This impressive position is made possible by the hard work and commitment of our four bottlers, our canning operation as well as our employees, whose main vision is to benefit and refresh the people of South Africa. We’re proud to be a business unit of the Coca-Cola Eurasia and Africa Group, which is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. TheCoca-Cola Company has operations in more than 200 countries around the world and serves its beverages at a rate of 1.8 billion every day. Job Description 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 & Responsibilities 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, Experience & 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. 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 Deadline:1st September,2026