Team Leader – Packaging Job Vacancy | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Uganda

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily production plans to achieve shift targets.
• Coordinate packaging line operations.
• Monitor production output and efficiency.
• Ensure packaging activities are completed within operational budgets.
• Improve production performance and reduce operational losses.
• Monitor production KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
• Optimise packaging yields and resource utilisation.
• Ensure smooth workflow throughout production shifts.

• Identify opportunities to improve production processes.
• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing waste and losses.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) practices.
• Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational challenges.
• Develop solutions to improve packaging line performance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead, coach, and motivate packaging teams.
• Assign duties and manage workforce deployment.
• Monitor employee performance.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Support employee training and skills development.
• Promote teamwork and accountability.
• Build a high-performance production culture.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels during shifts.

• Coordinate autonomous maintenance activities.
• Support preventive maintenance programmes.
• Work closely with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Identify equipment performance issues.
• Reduce machine downtime.
• Improve equipment reliability.
• Support routine repairs and troubleshooting activities.

• Enforce workplace safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Promote safe working practices.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) requirements.
• Encourage a strong safety culture within the production team.

• Compliance with Food Safety System Certification (FSSC).
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Compliance with Coca-Cola quality standards.
• Proper handling of production processes.
• Prevention of product quality issues.
• Immediate reporting of food safety concerns.
• Maintenance of high product quality standards.

• Maintain accurate production records.
• Prepare shift performance reports.
• Document operational activities.
• Complete production handover reports.
• Communicate production challenges and updates.
• Maintain compliance documentation.

• Follow Coca-Cola Supply Chain Ways (SC Ways) practices.
• Support internal quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Promote operational discipline.
• Maintain manufacturing standards.
• Support continuous improvement of business systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Or another related Engineering discipline.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' technical and leadership experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production teams.
• Experience in packaging operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with production planning and performance monitoring.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Understanding of TPM and WCM methodologies.
• Microsoft Dynamics experience is an added advantage.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Team supervision.
• Employee coaching and mentoring.
• Performance management.
• Workforce planning.
• Conflict management.
• Team motivation.
• Decision making.

• Packaging operations management.
• Production planning.
• Production scheduling.
• Manufacturing process improvement.
• Production KPI monitoring.
• Line efficiency optimisation.
• Waste reduction.
• Operational excellence.

• Preventive maintenance.
• Autonomous maintenance.
• Equipment troubleshooting.
• Equipment reliability improvement.
• Root cause analysis.
• Maintenance coordination.

• Lean Manufacturing.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
• Process optimisation.
• Loss elimination.
• Problem-solving methodologies.

• Food Safety System Certification (FSSC).
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Quality management.
• Risk assessment.
• Occupational Health and Safety.
• Compliance monitoring.

• Microsoft Dynamics.
• ERP systems.
• Production reporting systems.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Manufacturing information systems.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership ability.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivation.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Results-oriented mindset.

Why Join Coca-Cola Beverages Africa?

• Career growth within a global beverage company.
• Exposure to world-class manufacturing systems.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Leadership development programmes.
• Experience with advanced production technologies.
• Opportunity to work with highly skilled teams.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• A professional and innovative working environment.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Packaging Manager
• Production Supervisor
• Production Manager
• Manufacturing Manager
• Plant Manager
• Operations Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Continuous Improvement Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Factory Manager

How to Apply

• Updated CV.
• Professional cover letter.
• Academic and professional certificates where required.

Team Leader – Packaging CV Tips

• Engineering qualifications.
• FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Packaging operations knowledge.
• Production leadership.
• Lean Manufacturing expertise.
• Equipment maintenance experience.
• Continuous improvement achievements.

• Packaging operations.
• Production supervision.
• Shift management.
• Manufacturing processes.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Production planning.
• Team leadership.
• Quality management.
• Food safety compliance.
• Process improvement.

• Lean Manufacturing.
• TPM.
• WCM.
• Microsoft Dynamics.
• ERP systems.
• Production reporting.
• OEE monitoring.
• Root cause analysis.
• Manufacturing KPIs.

• Improved production efficiency.
• Reduced equipment downtime.
• Increased production output.
• Reduced operational waste.
• Improved safety performance.
• Led successful improvement projects.
• Increased team productivity.

Cover Letter Tips for Team Leader – Packaging Applications

• Introduce your engineering qualifications.
• Highlight your FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Explain your leadership experience.
• Mention achievements in improving production performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and WCM.
• Show understanding of safety, quality, and food safety requirements.
• Explain why you want to join Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.
• End with confidence and interest in attending an interview.

Team Leader – Packaging Interview Tips

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