Brewing Process Operator - Newlands Brewery at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Job Purpose

The key purpose of this job is the operation of the brewing and associated process areas, the execution of quality control checks and analyses, including coaching of other team members and supporting the Brewing Technician Artisan in carrying out asset care activities. Apply core competencies to achieve optimum plant and process performance.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• The main role is to apply core competencies to achieve optimum plant and process performance.
• However, a supportive role is to attempt to develop others in own skills as well as the learning of the skills of other specialist Brewery Technicians.
• A logical, analytical problem solver.
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist).
• Achievement driven.
• Interpret and implement production plan for shift.
• Monitor and control production processes on shift using the correct tools as per the VPO standards (OWS, Team Rooms, 5S, etc).
• Perform quality analysis and ensure process quality and productivity is achieved on your shift.
• Manage waste and byproducts on shift.
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Communicate effectively in the workplace.
• Use escalation procedures to ensure that reaction time is reduced.
• Execute on VPO implementation plans as per the VPO standards.
• Ensure proper understanding of VPO standards.
• Execute on goals and ensure shift goals are met.
• Ensure application of administration systems and procedures.
• Contribute to self and team development.
• Ensure all the administration is executed on time as per the VPO standards.
• Apply problem solving and decision-making techniques and principles.
• Ensure problem solving is initiated as per triggers on the OWS.
• Drive your development plan.
• Ensure training bucket compliance and SKAP plan execution.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Matric or equivalent e.g. NQF level 4 (Internal)
• (External) National Diploma or equivalent (External) IOB Certificate

Experience:

• 6months - 5 years' experience in a brewing environment or previous experience in a process-controlled manufacturing environment, ideally in food FMCG products.