Brewing Operator at International Breweries Plc - Anheuser-Busch InBev

International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.

Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brewing Operator

Job Requisition ID: 30036199
Location: Onitsha Brewery, Anambra
Job type: Full time

Job Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Brewing equipment and related process to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

• Operating equipment Utility process areas according to VPO standards 
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls using the VPO tools
• Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems. Review trends to identify & resolve problems
• Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas. 
• Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolution.
• Assisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shift.
• Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses and recording the results on the appropriate information system.
• The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions.
• React to the results using the VPO tools supplied
• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute to achieving it. 
• Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.
• Where problems occur, use the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues.

Reporting Structure:

• Direct reports (solid line): None
• Dotted line reports:None

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc / HND or equivalent in Chemical Engineering / Food Technology / Food Microbiology / Brewing Technology
• Minimum of 2 years in FMCG environment

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player
• High level of initiative and energy.

Application Closing Date
31st January 2023.