Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.
The Key purpose of this role is provide laboratory support to the value chain by performing checks and analysis on VOP’s raw materials to enable production to produce beer that conforms to AB InBev quality standards.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Responsible for meeting Quality KPIs
Prevent quality non compliances
Promote quality awareness
Contribute to quality performance at the site
Promotion of a quality culture
Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards
Maintain Equipment and Workplace
Maintain and calibrate equipment
Maintain a safe and healthy environment
Analyse Samples
Prepare samples
Conduct analyses
Compliance to VPO Quality Pillar and other applicable VPO requirements
Execute VPO activities in accordance with the VPO work practices
Execution of activities to ensure compliance to food safety and quality management systems
Process Control
Sampling is carried out as per manualised methods
Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual
Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualised method
Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualised method
Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices
Accurate results generated at specified times
Results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals
Non conformance identified
Out of control procedure adhered to
VPO compliance
Lab Equipment
Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to manualized methods
Equipment calibration frequencies are adhered to
Calibration records available and update
Safety and healthy work environment
Adherence to PPE policy
Unsafe conditions and work practices are identified and actioned
Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure
Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedures
Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices
Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure
House keeping schedules are adhered to
Specialist Analysis
Carry out specialised and highly specialised quality analyses where required
Record the results of analyses conducted on appropriate information systems and communicate results accordingly
Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously
Assist the plant in the execution of quality analysis, where required
Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible
Quality Auditing
Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
Review quality analysis procedures of production teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader
Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of production teams and communicating results
Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with Zone/Global guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required
Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory
Problem Solving
Support the production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques
Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques as required
Training
Support the training of the production teams
Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques
Continuous Improvement
Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities
Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities
Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required
Profile
Education
Min – Diploma Microbiology, Sciences Laboratory ,Chemistry and Food Science.
1-2Years in Laboratory, Understanding of process control within Production Environment for FMCG
Good understanding of the principles and practices of VPO.
Skills
Proactive
Proven leadership ability
Ability to utilise computer programmes
Analytical ability
Communication skills and interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Precision and accuracy, attention to detail
Numeracy
Work in teams
Communicate effectively in the work place
Contribute to self and team development
Additional information:
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AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested candidates who meet the above specifications may apply no later than 9 May 2023.
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Closing Date : 15th May, 2023.
