Syrup Maker at Coca Cola Beverages Africa
Job Description
Job Summary
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Syrup Maker, to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA in Dar es Salaam , Tanzania. The role will report to the Utilities and Processing Team Leader.
The primary role of the syrup maker is operation of the syrup making plant to make syrup as per MMI and according to work instructions, the execution of destructive and non-destructive quality checks and carrying out of autonomous maintenance. The syrup maker has a primary focus on the quality control activities of the team.\
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Syrup Preparation
- Prepare syrup batches in line with Coca-Cola product formulas and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure accurate measurement and mixing of ingredients and concentrates.
- Validate the quality and conformity of raw materials before use.
Process Compliance and Quality
- Conduct in-process quality checks and report any deviations immediately.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, hygiene, and food safety requirements.
- Record batch information accurately and completely for traceability.
Equipment Operation and Cleaning
- Operate syrup tanks, mixers, pumps, and filtration systems safely and efficiently.
- Perform CIP and cleaning of equipment as per cleaning schedules and SOPs.
- Maintain clean and orderly workstations and syrup rooms.
Stock and Material Handling
- Receive and verify raw materials and ingredients against batch requirements.
- Monitor ingredient stock levels and communicate shortages to the Team Leader.
- Label and store all materials correctly to prevent contamination or spoilage.
Health and Safety
- Follow all safety protocols, including correct use of PPE, chemical handling procedures, and safe machine operation.
- Report any unsafe conditions, near misses, or incidents promptly.
KPI
- % Right-First-Time (RFT) syrup batches
- Compliance to syrup preparation schedules
- Batch and cleaning documentation accuracy (%)
- CIP and sanitation schedule adherence (%)
- Syrup-related product quality non-conformances
- Ingredient and concentrate waste/spoilage rate
- Safety compliance and incident rate
Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Food Science & Technology or related field
- Preferred: Certificate or Diploma in Food Technology, Chemical Processing, or related field
- 2–3 years’ experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment
- Experience in syrup preparation, liquid mixing, or formulation processes is an advantage
- Exposure to food safety, GMP, and hygiene protocols
- Understanding of ingredient handling, mixing, and batch preparation
- Basic knowledge of beverage processing and quality control principles
- Ability to operate syrup production equipment and perform basic troubleshooting
- Knowledge of CIP, sanitation processes, and chemical safety
- Accurate recordkeeping and attention to detail
- Basic computer literacy for batch logs and reporting
- Communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Awareness of Coca-Cola KORE standards and HACCP principles (advantageous)
