Machine Operator at AB InBev Africa

AB InBev Africa is seeking a technically skilled professional for the position of Machine Operator in Dar es Salaam. The role focuses on operating and maintaining packaging machinery, monitoring production performance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring that production activities meet required safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced production environment and contribute to continuous improvement through equipment monitoring, quality checks, problem-solving, accurate production records, and effective communication between shifts. The position also involves supporting Process Artisans and Machine Specialists with running repairs and autonomous operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in packaging process areas according to VPO standards.

• Continuously review process performance against targets.

  

• Record short stops and correct out-of-control conditions using VPO tools.

• Record waste and product movement using appropriate documentation or information systems.

  

• Review production trends to identify and resolve problems.

• Carry out autonomous operations as defined for the relevant process areas.

  

• Identify defective plant or equipment and report issues to the Process Artisan or Team Leader.

• Assist the Process Artisan or Machine Specialist with running repairs during shifts.

  

• Conduct required quality checks and analyses.

• Record quality-check results in the appropriate information system.

• Follow quality checks specified in relevant work instructions.

• Respond to quality results using the appropriate VPO tools.

• Participate actively in shift meetings.

• Ask questions to improve understanding and contribute suggestions.

• Use action logs to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.

• Understand the team objectives and contribute towards achieving them.

• Use communication tools such as shift logbooks to stay informed and communicate operational issues.

• Complete proper handovers to incoming shift team members.

• Communicate plant performance, quality, and maintenance issues during shift handovers.

• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

• Technical qualification such as N3 or equivalent.

• Experience operating and maintaining packaging machinery.

• Completion of 9 months of on-the-job training.

• Completed SKAP.

• SKAP completed within the past 12 months.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy production environment.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

• Strong commitment to quality standards.

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Ability to monitor equipment and identify performance issues.

• Ability to communicate effectively during shift handovers and team meetings.

Job Details

• Position: Machine Operator

• Employer: AB InBev Africa

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Salary: Negotiable

• Application Deadline: 2 September 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official AB InBev recruitment portal.

Applicants should:

• Prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant electrical, machine-operation, and packaging experience.

• Clearly demonstrate experience operating and maintaining packaging machinery.

• Highlight relevant technical qualifications, on-the-job training, and SKAP completion.

• Apply through the official AB InBev recruitment portal.

• Complete the application before the deadline.

Application Link: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/abinbev/GHQ/job/TANZANIA-CHANGOMBE/Machine-Operator_30101289

Final Thoughts

This opportunity is suitable for technically trained candidates with experience in packaging machinery and electrical systems. Applicants with strong troubleshooting skills, relevant technical qualifications, SKAP completion, and a commitment to safety and production quality should consider applying before the 2 September 2026 deadline.