Packaging Trainee at International Breweries Plc - Anheuser-Busch InBev (4 Openings)

AB InBev is the world's leading brewer. We produce over 500 beers, including world-famous brands such as Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona. Local Africa brands such as Carling Black Label, Hero, Kilimanjaro, 2M, Eagle and we want like-minded, hard-working and passionate people to join our teams in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Packaging Trainee

Requisition ID: 30010285
Locations: Onitsha - Anambra, Gateway - Ogun, Pabod - Rivers and Ilesha - Osun
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports To: Packaging Manager

Key Purpose Statement 

• Opportunities exist for passionate, driven, and resilient individuals to apply for the Packaging Technical Trainee Program.
• The Packaging Technical Trainee Program is designed for Packaging talents to supply a pipeline for ABInBev’s management resources for the future, and to provide great opportunities for eligible employees to grow both personally, and professionally.
• It will also enhance the establishment of networks and communities of practice from around the world.
• As you know, ABInBev has a strong learning culture and heritage and as part of the scheme, one will complete the internationally recognized IBD Diploma in Packaging, a milestone in one’s career.
• At the completion of the program, which should take approximately 18 months, one will have the required technical and management skills and knowledge to be appointed to a permanent position within the organization.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Packaging plant and process
• Demonstrate knowledge of the possible impact of packaging of product quality
• Demonstrate knowledge of the supply chain from warehouse to customer
• Demonstrate knowledge of trade quality implications
• Identify problems or potential problems
• Facilitate problem solving and decision making
• Maintain personal competence and flexibility
• Manage quality at source
• Conduct autonomous maintenance asset care activities
• Operate and control the process according to sop
• Apply 5S standards and practices in the workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of the production and supply of the utilities within a brewery
• Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation and control use in the brewing process
• Demonstrate knowledge of the main requirements of brewery plant
• Demonstrate knowledge of plant maintenance in the brewing process
• Identify the sources, treatment and uses of water in brewing
• Explain the nature of hops and their use in brewing
• Explain the nature and use of barley, malt and adjuncts in the brewing process
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment 
• Help developing/improving Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions
• Operate manual and automatic machines on line as per standards
• Pursue continuous improvement in processes and activities within area of scope
• Use QFR's (As per triggers)
• Execute 5 WHY's (As per triggers) with relevant team members, collaborate to deploy corrective actions
• Contribute towards AB reports as required

Qualifications & Experience

• A good University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 
• 1 - 2 years of experience in the manufacturing environment with an exceptional performance track record.

Traits & Competencies Required:

• The main role is to apply core competencies to achieve optimum plant and process performance. 
• Manage a process area according to VPO principles and standards 
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment.
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist). 
• Initiative and energy
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best).

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested candidates who meet the above specifications may apply no later than the Application Closing Date.