Operational Excellence – Graduate in Training

Summary

We are seeking a driven and analytical Graduate Trainee Data Scientist to support our Operational Excellence and Digital Transformation agenda.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply data science to real production challenges—improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling smarter, data-driven decision-making across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of data-driven solutions to optimize production performance and efficiency

• Assist in building models for:

  • Production scheduling optimization

  • Cost vs output optimization (energy, waste, downtime)

  • CIP (Clean-in-Place) optimization

• Analyze plant data to identify:

  • Inefficiencies

  • Cost drivers

  • Improvement opportunities

• Develop Python-based analytical models and simulations

• Create interactive dashboards (Power BI or similar) for real-time performance tracking

• Support predictive maintenance initiatives using historical equipment data

• Translate analytical insights into practical operational recommendations (playbooks)

• Contribute to business cases, including cost savings and ROI analysis

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Data Science

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Statistics / Applied Mathematics

  • Or related field

• 0–1 year experience (internships, academic or project work accepted)

Technical Skills

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Python

• Familiarity with:

  • Data analysis (Pandas, SigmaXL etc)

• Data visualization (Power BI)

• Understanding of:

  • Statistical analysis

  • Optimization concepts

• Exposure to SQL or manufacturing systems (advantageous)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to translate data into actionable insights

• High attention to detail and structured thinking

• Effective communication (technical and non-technical)

• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn

Location(s):

Eswatini

City/Cities:

Manzini

Travel Required:

00% – 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

May 1, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.