Packaging Process Artisan at International Breweries Plc

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: Packaging Process Artisan

Job Requisition ID: 30081647
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Job Type: Full-time

Summary

• The Key Purpose of this role is to operate the process area according to work instructions, the execution of non destructive quality checks and carrying out of routine maintenance. 
• The process artisan has a primary focus on the asset care activities of the team.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications /optimizations of process control software as per specifications and software standards
• Identify process control software deviations and resolve or recommend solutions
• Support the process control software change management process
• Maintain process control software integrity and security
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for inspection & coding systems
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
• Maintain working knowledge of new technology instrumentation, software, etc., through reading and/or attending conferences, workshops or other training.
• Provide engineering/projects support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and enhancement.
• Troubleshoot Packaging inspection & coding systems.

Maintain a safe & healthy working environment:

• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards

Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment and optimize plant and associated devices:

• Locate plant, equipment, spares and relevant documentation / systems
• Plan and prepare the job
• Carry out repairs / maintenance
• Continuously improve (optimize) plant, process equipment and systems
• Operate plant and process equipment
• Calibrate instruments.

Work In Teams:

• Communicate effectively in teams
• Contribute to self and team development.

Apply the VPO principles & practices:

• All work is carried out using the VPO principles.

Minimum Requirements
Operating and Process Control:

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages
• Appropriate problem solving approaches, as detailed in the problem solving work practice must be followed
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5S principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected. Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks.

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment:

• Carry out in depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule
• Where routine maintenance reveals larger problems, and the process artisan is unable to resolve these, it must be escalated t o t he team leader
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days
• This work must be executed in support of the maintenance support team and in accordance with the schedule issued by the maintenance planner
• Taking part in maintenance post mortems
• This must be done in support of maintenance specialist support
• Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance
• Where trends indicate the existence of underlying problems, corrective action must be Quality Control and Analyses taken
• This corrective action may involve the SBU, the maintenance controller or maintenance support
• When operating, the process artisan must carry out the non destructive quality checks and analyses
• The list of checks to be carried out are contained in the work instructions
• Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system
• Where production does not meet quality standards the process artisan must try to identify and resolve problems using the appropriate techniques
• If they are unable to resolve the problem themselves, it must be escalated to the team leader for further direction.

Communication:

• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions
• Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions
• Where FFA's have been initiated, the process artisan may be asked to participate
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g., shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.

Problem Solving:

• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques the identify and correct the problem
• Where the process artisan is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader if necessary
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated.

Continuous Improvement:

• Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities
• Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list
• The process artisan should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call in specialist resources to assist if required.

Minimum Requirements

• N3 Qualification, Mechanical or Electrical
• Trade Test Mechanical or Electrical
• Work experience as a day artisan.

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online