About East Africa Bottling Share Company
East Africa Bottling Share Company (EABSC) is the exclusive bottler of Coca-Cola products in Ethiopia and a operating subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). We work with the world’s most cherished trademark, invest in world-class, sophisticated manufacturing systems, and employ passionate individuals committed to operational excellence.
At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, our Employee Value Proposition rests on four pillars:
- Unparalleled Professional Development: Continuous learning, coaching, mentoring, and accelerated career growth.
- Market Success (The Beloved Coca-Cola Brand): Leading and growing across dynamic beverage markets.
- Passionate and Caring People: Collaborative, inclusive, and community-focused work culture.
- Operational Excellence: Driving sustainability, world-class safety, and high performance.
We invite qualified, dynamic, and experienced professionals to apply for the position detailed below.
Open Position & Specifications
Position: SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
- Places of Work: Addis Ababa Plant / Bahir Dar Plant
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary & Benefits: As per the attractive corporate scale of the company
- Application Deadline: August 2, 2026
Key Purpose Statement
To lead and drive the implementation of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards and systems across the plant, ensuring strict compliance with The Coca-Cola Management System (TCCMS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), legal requirements, and company policies while embedding a culture of continuous improvement, risk mitigation, operational excellence, and sustainable business performance.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- SHEQ Leadership & Governance:
- Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance on SHEQ matters across all plant operations.
- Drive continuous improvement of SHEQ systems in alignment with CCBA standards, TCCMS, GMP, and regulatory frameworks.
- Assist plant management in integrating key SHEQ objectives into daily production and strategic priorities.
- SHEQ Strategy Execution & Regulatory Compliance:
- Formulate and execute plant-level SHEQ plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Ensure total compliance with food safety, occupational health, safety, and environmental laws.
- Direct internal and external SHEQ audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, ensuring timely closure of action items.
- Risk Management & Safety Excellence:
- Foster a safety-first culture through proactive employee engagement and behavioral safety initiatives.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to safeguard employees, consumers, assets, and the environment.
- Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis (RCA) and enforce preventive measures.
- Quality Assurance & Product Integrity:
- Maintain food safety and quality management systems to guarantee maximum product integrity and consistency.
- Monitor plant Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs) and resolve quality non-conformances or deviations promptly.
- Environmental Sustainability & Resource Stewardship:
- Drive environmental stewardship focused on water efficiency, energy conservation, and waste reduction.
- Ensure local environmental regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in resource utilization.
- Incident & Crisis Management:
- Lead plant crisis response teams for safety, quality, or environmental emergency events.
- Oversee reporting, root cause investigation, and preventive planning to maintain operational resilience.
- Capability Development & Stakeholder Management:
- Build team technical capacity via targeted training, coaching, and mentorship programs.
- Represent the organization during regulatory body engagements, certification audits, and internal leadership reviews.
Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
- Work Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive Quality Control (QC) or SHEQ experience within the beverage or FMCG manufacturing industry.
- Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial leadership role.
- Proven track record in establishing and executing SHEQ management systems in an industrial/manufacturing setup.
Core Technical Skills & Competencies
- Deep knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) systems, TCCMS, and GMP standards.
- Familiarity with local Ethiopian environmental, health, and labor legal/regulatory requirements.
- Mastery of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Trend Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Budgeting, financial resource management, and cost control for SHEQ initiatives.
- Strong leadership, coaching, people management, and cross-functional team coordination skills.
- High action orientation, strategic systems thinking, decision-making, and risk management capabilities.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates who meet the above criteria are required to apply online through the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) E-Recruitment Portal or designated job channels.
- Application Portal: CCBA Careers Portal / Ethiojobs
- Application Deadline: August 2, 2026
Note: Only shortlisted candidates fulfilling the academic, experience, and competency criteria will be contacted for further assessments and interviews. Applicants are encouraged to ensure all qualifications and experience are accurately reflected in their updated CV/resume.