Manufacturing Excellence Lead (m/f)

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Excellence Lead to join the CCBA Team. CCBA is the eighth largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14,000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800,000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

As the Manufacturing Excellence Lead, you will drive operational performance across all manufacturing activities by improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), enhancing line efficiency, and leading cost-reduction initiatives through better asset utilization and waste minimization. You will establish a strong continuous-improvement culture by applying Lean, Six Sigma, automation, and structured root-cause analysis to close performance gaps and elevate process reliability. The role also focuses on implementing digital tools to enable real-time visibility and proactive decision-making, while ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards to support sustainable, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead productivity initiatives to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and manufacturing line efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategies for logistics optimization, including warehouse efficiency and transportation cost reduction.
• Monitor and drive cost reduction efforts in manufacturing and logistics by improving asset utilization and reducing raw material and packaging waste.
• Implement supply chain digital tools for real-time monitoring and proactive decision-making.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between production, supply planning, logistics, and commercial teams** to enhance agility and service reliability.
• Champion sustainability initiatives in energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and circular economy practices in the supply chain.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement, driving Lean, Six Sigma, and automation projects to improve processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis on performance gaps and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across manufacturing.

Skills, Experience & Education

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
  Lean Six Sigma certification** (Green or Black Belt) preferred

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing excellence, logistics, or operations within an FMCG/bottling environment.
• Experience in warehouse and logistics optimization, including fleet management and cost control
• Strong data analysis and process improvement skills, with experience using Power BI, SAP, or other analytics tools

Skills

• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong leadership and change management skills, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability and environmental best practices in manufacturing and logistics.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience in collaborating across multiple business functions

Closing Date – 16/04/2026

Marcado como: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa