Operations Specialist Jobs at Yara Tanzania

Job Title: Operations Specialist (Operations Process Engineer) Jobs in Dar es Salaam

Employer: Yara Tanzania

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time)

Job Description:

Yara International through its subsidiary Yara Tanzania is hiring an Operations Specialist (Operations Process Engineer) in Dar es Salaam. This role is ideal for professionals seeking operations specialist jobs in Tanzania within the production and operations industry.

The Operations Specialist will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and monitoring production and packaging processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. The role focuses on process improvement, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure optimal plant and terminal performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, optimize, and monitor production and packaging processes
Implement safe by choice initiatives aligned with HESQ guidelines
Apply lean tools such as 5S, KAIZEN, and single point lessons
Develop efficient packaging processes for new and existing products
Optimize packaging lines to improve OEE, yield, and changeover times
Provide daily technical support to packaging operations
Troubleshoot packaging line issues and perform root cause analysis
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and defects
Drive cost reduction strategies for packaging materials and processes
Standardize best practices across production lines or sites
Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders

Requirements / Qualifications:

University degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in terminal operations within a multinational company
Strong communication skills in both English and Swahili (written and spoken)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams

Benefits:

Not specified in the original job description

How to Apply:

Apply online via the official application portal:
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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Yara International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Application Deadline:

Not specified

Additional Job Details:

Job Requisition ID: 24792
Work Mode: On-site
Industry: Production and Operations
Date Posted: May 4, 2026

Operations Specialist Jobs at Yara Tanzania May 2026