Team Leader Production (ASSP Line)

Reference Number: CCB251015-2
Closing Date: 22 October 2025
Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Fixed Term (Temporary)
Category: Manufacturing

Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is seeking a Team Leader – Production (ASSP Line) in Pretoria. The role is responsible for leading a production team on shift, ensuring that scheduled production volumes are achieved, while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Shift Production Management

Adhere to production schedules and targets (volume & quality).
Coordinate, monitor, and intervene in line operations as needed.
Oversee start-up, operation, and shutdown of the production line.
Manage raw material consumption and usage.

2. Team Performance and Development

Lead, coach, and supervise team members.
Conduct shift handovers and toolbox talks.
Identify training needs and collaborate with technical trainers.

3. Quality and Compliance

Enforce GMP and Food Safety Standards.
Ensure compliance with CCBSA Quality Systems and ISO standards.
Support audits and corrective action implementation.

4. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Use production data to identify inefficiencies.
Apply Lean/Six Sigma tools for process improvements.
Drive waste reduction and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

5. Safety and Housekeeping

Ensure safety policies are enforced.
Lead risk assessments and incident investigations.
Maintain clean and organized work areas (5S principles).

6. Administrative and Reporting Tasks

Maintain accurate logs, downtime reports, and data tracking.
Report issues related to raw materials, equipment, or quality.
Monitor and control packaging and material usage.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics for smooth operations.

Key Functional Capabilities

Production planning and execution
Problem-solving and RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
Team leadership and performance coaching
Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement
SHEQ compliance
Data analysis and reporting
Interdepartmental collaboration
Waste and efficiency management

Key Performance Indicators (KBIs)

Meet production and quality targets
Resolve operational deviations
Lead a high-performing team
Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools
Ensure SHEQ compliance
Use data to inform decisions

Skills, Experience & Education

Education:

National Diploma or NQF Level 6 in:
- Production/Operations Management
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Food Technology or related
Advantageous: BTech or BSc in Engineering/Industrial Engineering

Experience:

Qualified Artisan
Minimum 3 years in FMCG manufacturing or bottling
Familiarity with automated production lines and high-speed packaging
Experience with GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety
Knowledge of Coca-Cola KORE systems

Skills & Technical Expertise:

Bottling, filling, and labelling processes
ISO, SHEQ, HACCP standards
TPM, Lean, and CI methodologies
Root cause tools (DMAIC, 5 Whys, etc.)
ERP and manufacturing systems
Microsoft Excel and reporting dashboards
Performance coaching and conflict resolution

Must-Have Technical Expertise:
Hands-on experience with KHS Plasmax Technology, including:

KHS InnoPet Plasmax 12D
KHS Corpoplast – FreshSafePET
KHS PlasMax 20Q

General Notes

The advert outlines the minimum requirements.
Coca-Cola Beverages SA reserves the right to use additional criteria during shortlisting.
Employment Equity candidates will be given preference.

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Team Leader Production (ASSP Line)