Brewing Process Operator - Ilesa

The primary objective of this position is to efficiently manage the brewing facility, supervise and regulate the brewing process to ensure consistent product quality at optimal cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations and Process Management


Operate equipment in various Brewing areas (including Brewhouse, Fermentation, Maturation, and Filtration) in accordance with VPO standards.
Continuously assess process performance against targets, document brief interruptions, and rectify any process deviations using VPO tools.
Oversee PIMS & POMS and implement corrective measures for negative trends
Document waste and product movements in appropriate systems or logs (such as MES, Logbooks, etc.).
Analyze trends to identify and resolve issues.
Assist in creating (drafting and documenting) standard operating procedures, including quick fix routines and problem-solving methods.


Equipment and Facility Upkeep


Perform autonomous operations (ATO) as specified for the process areas.
Conduct housekeeping tasks, implement 5S principles, and adhere to safe work practices.
Recognize faulty equipment and report issues through/to the Process Artisan to BAM for resolution assistance.
Support the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing on-shift repairs.


Quality Assurance and Analysis


Perform required quality checks and analyses, recording results in the appropriate information system.
The specific quality checks to be conducted are outlined in the work instructions.
Respond to results using provided VPO tools


Communication


Actively engage in shift meetings and steering committees, asking questions to ensure understanding and contributing suggestions, utilizing action logs to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.
Comprehend the team's vision fully and contribute to its realization.
Utilize relevant communication channels (e.g., shift logbook, OWS, team room, etc.) to stay informed and keep others updated on issues.
Conduct thorough handovers to incoming shift team members, ensuring plant performance, quality, and maintenance issues are communicated and documented.
Maintain and promote a safe and healthy work environment.


Problem Resolution


When issues arise, employ VPO problem-solving tools to address and document the problems.
Ensure process quality and productivity.
Willingness to work shifts.
The primary responsibility is to apply core competencies to achieve optimal plant and process performance.
Manage a process area according to VPO principles and standards.


Teamwork


Contribute to the development of others' skills while also learning from their expertise.
Demonstrate logical, analytical problem-solving abilities in an unstructured environment.
Be a collaborative team player (willing to communicate, listen, and assist).
Show initiative and energy.
Exhibit a drive for achievement (improvement, exceeding standards or previous performance, striving to be the best).


Minimum Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
Completed Brewing Traineeship
Minimum of 12 months on-the-job training in SKAP process
6 months to 5 years of experience in a Brewing Environment or prior experience in a process-controlled manufacturing setting, preferably in food or FMCG products.