BOAZ MAHENGE
Mbeya ,Tanzania
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong leadership, driving, and communication skills. Demonstrates a proven ability to lead teams effectively and communicate ideas clearly. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and foster collaborative environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Utilities and Process Team leader
Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
Mbeya , Tanzania
10.2025 - Current
- Coach team members in the correct execution of their tasks (operational and technical).
- Communicates work practice deployment plans and ensures team buy-in.
- Ensuring that team members understand and adhere to the operational, quality and process standards, work instructions and maintenance schedules, work practice deployment plans and performance target.
- Check that the team members, carry out required autonomous maintenance tasks and any required running repairs on shift in accordance with work instructions and maintenance schedules.
- Ensure that the team members understand and adhere to quality standards.
- Communicate team goals and regularly review to ensure team alignment.
- Coach and support team members in using the correct problem-solving techniques(such as 5Why, quick fix, OPL’s etc.) to solve situational problems.
- Ensure and perticipate in Audits GAO, NOSA, Genpact and internal Audits
Syrup Maker
Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
Mbeya , Tanzania
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Operating and controlling machines in the syrup making plant to manufacture quality syrup as per daily operational plan
- Mixing of final syrups in accordance with company requirements and the Master Mixing Instructions (MMI).
- Perform CIP’s as per CIP matrix and all Company requirements.
- Assist in cleaning and replenishing.
- Perform housekeeping in process areas and adhere to GMP requirements.
- Preparation of simple syrup,Start its agitation. Adhere to safety, housekeeping rules and GMP. Accurate reporting of information related to Syrup Making.
Act Process Team Leader
Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
Dar es salaam , Tanzania
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Coach team members in the correct execution of their tasks (operational and technical).
- Communicates work practice deployment plans and ensures team buy-in.
- Ensuring that team members understand and adhere to the operational, quality and process standards, work instructions and maintenance schedules, work practice deployment plans and performance target.
- Check that the team members, carry out required autonomous maintenance tasks and any required running repairs on shift in accordance with work instructions and maintenance schedules.
- Ensure that the team members understand and adhere to quality standards.
- Communicate team goals and regularly review to ensure team alignment.
- Coach and support team members in using the correct problem-solving techniques (such as 5Why, quick fix, OPL’s etc.) to solve situational problems.
- Ensure and perticipate in Audits GAO, NOSA, Genpact and internal Audits
Zonal Laboratory Technologist
National Bureau of Statistics
Kagera, Kigoma and Tabora , Tanzania
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
- Documented all laboratory findings meticulously for future reference.
- Conducted complex laboratory experiments to validate research data.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, preventing shortages.
- Train team on taking food samples storage and ensure samples are good for analysis
Quality Controller
Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
Mbeya , Tanzania
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Build strategic SHEQ understanding
- Drive quality improvement in Manufacturing
- Manage the laboratory and perform test according to test matrics
- Maintain safety, health and environment standards
- Comply with quality systems, standards and practices
- Interpret, apply HACCP, GLP and GMP requirement in the laboratory
- Comply with requirement of the QMS, Policies, SOP's and work instructions
- Ensure the alignment of quality control with the supply chain way principles and work practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Sokoine University of Agriculture, SUA
Morogoro, Tanzania 01.2015 - 01.2018
Advanced level studies - Physics, chemistry and Mathematics
Tukuyu day high school
Tanzania 01.2013 - 01.2015
Ordinary level studies - Science subjects
Samora Machel Secondary School
Tanzania 01.2009 - 01.2012
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Driving skills
- Good communication skills
- Goal setting expertise
- Budgeting proficiency
- Decision-Making autonomy
- Microsoft Excel
Language
English
Swahili
REFEREEE
- Prof Benard, Chove, Lecturer, bchove@sua.ac.tz, +255754633062, Sokoine University of Agriculture
- Mr Cosmas, Sanga, Food Safety Officer 1, cosmas.sanga2@tbs.go.tz, +255747300600, Tanzania Bureau of Standards
- Miss Beatrece Mtang, Supply Chain Lead, bmtangi@ccbagroup.com, 255753483019, Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
Hobbies
Keen interest in Reading, Internet, Playing games, Watching and listening Movies and Music
DECLARATION
All the information mentioned in the resume are correct to the best of my knowledge and believe. Place: Mbeya Date: 2026-03-03
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE
- Ability to work confidently and independently in case.
- Hardworking, conscientious, flexible and eager to learn.
- Ability to achieve results and meet deadlines.
- Problem solver
- High level of integrity
PROGRAMS PARTICIPATED
- POST EVENT COVERING SURVEY (PECS) FOR VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION, DEWORMING AND IMMUNIZATION EVENTS
- EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING SURVEY
- ANALYSIS OF FOOD SAMPLE IN ENSURING FORTIFICATION IS DONE IN BIG AND SMALL INDUSTRIES
- UF INSTALATION AT COCA COLA KWANZA MBEYA
- METER PROJECT AT COCA COLA KWANZA MBEYA
- UV INSTALLATION COCA COLA KWANZA MBEYA
- NEW TANK OF 1 MILLION LITTER INSTALATION COCA COLA KWANZA DAR ES SALAAM
Timeline
Utilities and Process Team leader
Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
10.2025 - Current
Syrup Maker
Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
03.2024 - 09.2025
Act Process Team Leader
Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
09.2023 - 02.2024
Zonal Laboratory Technologist
National Bureau of Statistics
02.2022 - 09.2022
Quality Controller
Coca Cola Kwanza Ltd
10.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Sokoine University of Agriculture, SUA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Advanced level studies - Physics, chemistry and Mathematics
Tukuyu day high school
01.2013 - 01.2015
Ordinary level studies - Science subjects
Samora Machel Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2012