interpretation of quality control checks and analyses, including coaching of other team members and supporting the
Brewing Technician Artisan in carrying out asset care activities.
Competence Requirements
Matric, National Diploma: Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Summatively assessed in current role
GCB certificate is an advantage
2 – 5 years experience in a brewing environment
Previous experience in a process controlled manufacturing environment, ideally in food FMCG products.
Ideally, a process understanding of the Brewing processes from Raw Materials transfer to BBT, including utilities.
PC literacy (Microsoft/SAP)
Output and Accountabilities
OPERATING AND PROCESS CONTROL
Operating the brewing and associated process areas according to the work instructions, supporting the plant control
system and verifying that process control is being maintained.
Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops. Where process performance does
not meet target, or trends indicate the existence of problems, corrective action must be initiated.
Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify
problems or opportunities timeously.
Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analyses work practice.
Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in out of control process situations.
Appropriate problem solving approaches, as detailed in the problem solving work practice must be followed.
Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 4s 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
Carrying out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and in
accordance with the maintenance schedule.
Performing simple autonomous tasks (e.g. replacement of valves), in accordance with the maintenance schedule, and
where required requesting the assistance of the Brewing Technician Artisan.
Identify maintenance problems, and report these through to the Brewing Technician Artisan or team leader for resolution.
Assisting the brewing technician artisan in executing running repairs on shift.
QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYSIS
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.
Calibrating of required quality equipment, and requesting assistance from the core lab when required.
Constantly reviewed quality performance against quality targets, and conducting trend analysis to identify problems
timeously.
Coaching, mentoring and transferring knowledge and providing assistance to other team members in the execution of
quality checks and verifying those quality checks are being carried out correctly.
Where quality problems have occurred, identifying and resolving them using the correct problem solving approaches.
Where the quality information has triggered a FFA, collect all relevant information and partake in the FFA as a subject
matter expert.
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.
Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
Completing required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality
and maintenance are communicated.
PROBLEM SOLVING
When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques (e.g. 5Y, quick fix routines, etc.) to identify and correct the
problem.
Where Brewing Technician Artisans are 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.
Take part, where required, in FFA sessions.
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.
Constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and ensuring these are recorded on the gap list.
Additional Information
AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity
plan and talent requirements.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as
criteria for short-listing.
Closing Date: 2019-06-13
Location
Alrode Production
Country
South Africa
City
Alrode