Technical Operator
2026-01-09T07:33:41+00:00
Diageo
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FULL_TIME
Portbell Brewery
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Beverages
Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering
2026-01-19T17:00:00+00:00
8
About the Function:
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
About the role:
A Packaging line consists of 9 process machines (De-palletizer, Palletizer, Unpacker, Packer, Washer, EBI, Filler, pasteurizer, labeler).
The role requires one (at any one moment) to operate any of the packaging line process machines as per manufacturers stated (standard) operating procedures to produce product that meets stated quality requirements as per the quality standards in a very safe manner, while ensuring high plant reliability, minimal process and component waste.
This is driven with the support of a full time Shift Packaging Manager, and competent asset care and quality teams.
Context
The role involves working a twelve-hour shift (Day and Night); Coordinating operations up and downstream involving logistics, Brewing and contracted supply chain team with different set standards and KPIs.
UBL operates in a liberalized and competitive market. The consumer is now more discerning and demands both quality and value for money.
The company seeks to perform all its activities in ways that prevent environmental pollution and ensure the occupational health and safety of its employees, contractors, suppliers and visitors.
Financial Impact
Delivery of Plan (>90%) on shift guarantees planned sales volume for the day / week /month
Contributes to the delivery of Productivity goals for COGs (minimize waste to .
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the
- Operate any of the packaging line process machines as per manufacturers stated (standard) operating procedures.
- Produce product that meets stated quality requirements as per the quality standards.
- Ensure operation is conducted in a very safe manner.
- Ensure high plant reliability.
- Minimize process and component waste.
- Coordinate operations up and downstream involving logistics, Brewing and contracted supply chain team.
- Ability to operate packaging line process machines.
- Understanding of standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of quality standards.
- Commitment to safety.
- Focus on plant reliability.
- Waste minimization skills.
- Coordination and communication skills for upstream and downstream operations.
- Experience operating packaging line process machines.
- Familiarity with manufacturers stated (standard) operating procedures.
- Understanding of quality requirements and standards.
- Commitment to safe working practices.
- Ability to work a twelve-hour shift (Day and Night).
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Vacancy title:
Technical Operator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Beverages, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Diageo
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 19 2026
Duty Station:
Portbell Brewery | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About the Function:
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
About the role:
A Packaging line consists of 9 process machines (De-palletizer, Palletizer, Unpacker, Packer, Washer, EBI, Filler, pasteurizer, labeler).
The role requires one (at any one moment) to operate any of the packaging line process machines as per manufacturers stated (standard) operating procedures to produce product that meets stated quality requirements as per the quality standards in a very safe manner, while ensuring high plant reliability, minimal process and component waste.
This is driven with the support of a full time Shift Packaging Manager, and competent asset care and quality teams.
Context
The role involves working a twelve-hour shift (Day and Night); Coordinating operations up and downstream involving logistics, Brewing and contracted supply chain team with different set standards and KPIs.
UBL operates in a liberalized and competitive market. The consumer is now more discerning and demands both quality and value for money.
The company seeks to perform all its activities in ways that prevent environmental pollution and ensure the occupational health and safety of its employees, contractors, suppliers and visitors.
Financial Impact
Delivery of Plan (>90%) on shift guarantees planned sales volume for the day / week /month
Contributes to the delivery of Productivity goals for COGs (minimize waste to .
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: high school
Job application procedure
End Date: January 19, 2026 (9 days left to apply)
job requisition id
JR1121499
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