Brewing Machine Specialist at AB InBev

Key Outputs and Responsibilities:

• OPERATIONAL SUPPORT ​
  • Provide specialist support to the shift based teams during operations ​
  • Assist as functional expert in problem solving. ​
  • This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift based teams​​
• PLANNED MAINTENANCE ​
  • Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required ​
  • Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner  ​
  • Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities ​
• ​ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ​
  • Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner ​
  • Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule ​
  • Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate PS techniques​
• ​RUNNING REPAIRS ​
  • On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs ​
  • When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action   ​
  • Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out as per SAP requirements
• PROBLEM SOLVING ​
  • Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem solving approach to resolve ​
  • Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction ​
  • Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request Take part in FFA's on request ​​
• IMPROVEMENT​
  • Improve SWI's, SOP's and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising​​
• HOUSEKEEPING AND SAFETY ​
  • Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected ​
  • Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate AB InBev policies and procedures ​
  • Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties​​

Profile:​

• Min - N6 Technikon qualification​
• Trade test qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Millwright   ​

Training: ​

• 3 - 5 years in a Brewing or production environment ​

Experience: ​

• 1-3 Years technical mechanical/electrical and brewing/bottling ​
• Experience in a leadership capacity in a FMCG environment ​

Desirable but not essential​

• National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)​
• Brewing maintenance workshop experience in a brewing plant​
• Brewing / Bottling hall and production experience.​
• Machine specific experience​

Key attributes and competencies​

• Management skills​
• People handling ability​
• Mental alertness, analytical and problem solving skills​
• Conceptual skills​
• Engineering Specialist SME - Subject matter expert​​​

Additional Information:

• Grade: E