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The key purpose of this role is to carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples of brewing product from Brewhouse, Yeast & Fermentation, Bright beer and Packaged beer.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Adherence to PPE policy
- Unsafe conditions, behavior and work practices are identified and actioned
- Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure
- Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed off as per procedures
- Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices
- Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure.
- Housekeeping schedules are adhered to
- Sampling is carried out as per manualized methods
- Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual
- Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualized method.
- Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualized 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
- Nonconformance identified
- Out of control procedure adhered to
- Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses for which the shift based teams are not responsible
- Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required
- Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously
- Assist the shift based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required
- Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift based teams where required
- Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
- Review quality analysis procedures of shift based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader
- Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift based production teams and communicating results
- Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with Commitments of Trade guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required
- Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory
- Support the shift based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques
- Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques
- 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
- Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to manualized methods
- Equipment calibration frequencies are adhered to
- Calibration records available and updated
Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Lab Technology or equivalent
- 2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation
- Ability to utilize computer programs extensively
- Analytical ability, communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Mental alertness and judgement
- Problem solving skills
- Precision and accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Numeracy
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.
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Closing Date : 10th August, 2024.
