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We are the eighth largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent, accounting for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. We employ more than 17,000 people and our 36 bottling plants service over 800,000 customer outlets.
| Job Description | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. CCBA is a market leader in the NARTD non-alcoholic ready to drink market in Africa. CCBA has an extensive footprint in Africa, employing approximately 14 000 employees in Africa, and approximately 7 000 employees in South Africa. The purpose of this role is to ensure the safe guarding of company assets & inventory whilst minimizing risk, fraud and losses through ensuring compliance to stock management and control processes and procedures. Key PurposeThe primary role of the Control and Automation Specialist is to maintain the plant and associated devices to original installed state. In doing so it must ensure that plant availability and product quality is maintained at minimum cost; without sacrificing standards. He or she will also be required to provide continuous improvement initiatives that would enable more cost effective manufacturing in a highly competitive market. The role also entails the need to provide coaching within his or her field of expertise to develop the skills of other technical peers. |
| Key Duties & Responsibilities | 1. Operational SupportProvide specialist support to the shift based teams during operations. This will include standby and day shift support.Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving. This must be undertaken in support of the process artisan.Provide guidance and advice to the shift based teams on machine operation, machine fault finding and correct responses to machine failure modes. Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams.Review SIC’s and address deviations regularly.Take part, as a functional expert, in regional and central plant optimisation trials.Development of work instructions related to equipment.Monitor and manage performance of equipment.2. Planned MaintenanceTake part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required.Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the Planner.Where scheduled work cannot be completed, feed back to the Maintenance Planner for direction. This may involve rescheduling the work or prioritising outstanding work.Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks during planned maintenance windows.3. Routine MaintenanceCarry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule. |
| Skills, Experience & Education | QualificationsMinimum RequirementBachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation or Mechatronics Engineering.Experience5 years’ work experience (FMCG an added advantage)PLC programming software training.HMI development/programming software training.PC literacy essential – Microsoft packages.Knowledge of MSD.Packaging machines (within specialist area) and functionality. |
| General | CompetenciesDiagnostic abilityCoaching skillsTeamworkResult and Execution DrivenResilient and energeticCustomer focusedContribute to self and team development.Must be a self-starter and be able to work under the pressuresMust have an appreciation for quality and technical standards.Must be able to liaise with Machine Suppliers (OEM’s) and Technical Support from COF.Must be able to carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance work.Must have EXECELENT analytical problem solving skills. |
| Closing Date | 2025/10/19 |
| Reference Number | CCB251013-2 |
| Job Title | Specialist Control & Automation |
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
| Company | Equator Bottlers Limited |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | Kenya |
| Location – Province | Other – Non-South African Location |
| Location – Town / City | Kisumu |
