About this role
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
The Key Purpose of this role is to operate the process area in accordance with work instructions, perform non-destructive quality checks, execute routine maintenance activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production performance.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: Process Operations and Control
• Operate process equipment in accordance with work instructions and operating standards. • Conduct required quality checks and analyses as defined in work practices. • Monitor process performance against targets and complete all required short interval control documentation. • Record waste accurately and identify trends, problems, and improvement opportunities. • Respond promptly to operational disruptions and process stoppages. • Apply safe work practices, housekeeping standards, and 5S principles. • Identify and correct unsafe conditions and work practices. • Support team members to achieve operational objectives.
Maintenance of Plant and Equipment
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance activities according to established schedules. • Conduct autonomous maintenance and escalate unresolved equipment issues to the Team Leader. • Participate in maintenance shutdowns, cleaning days, and post-maintenance reviews. • Monitor equipment performance trends and implement corrective actions where appropriate. • Work closely with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Quality Control and Analysis
• Execute non-destructive quality checks in accordance with work instructions. • Record quality results accurately on the required documentation and systems. • Investigate and resolve quality deviations using approved problem-solving techniques. • Escalate unresolved quality issues to the Team Leader for further action. • Support the achievement of product quality and process compliance standards.
Communication and Teamwork
• Actively participate in shift meetings and team discussions. • Record issues, risks, and improvement opportunities using the team gap list. • Contribute to team goal reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. • Utilize communication tools such as shift logbooks and operational systems to ensure effective information sharing. • Participate in focused improvement activities where required.
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Why and Quick Fix routines. • Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable solutions. • Use trend analysis, run charts, control charts, and short-stop analysis to identify losses and process variation. • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability. • Record improvement opportunities and collaborate with team members and specialists to implement solutions.
Key Competencies:
• Process operations and equipment control. • Mechanical and electrical aptitude. • Preventive and autonomous maintenance. • Quality control and compliance. • Root cause analysis and problem-solving. • Continuous improvement and waste reduction. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Attention to detail and analytical thinking. • Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements:
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. • Experience within a manufacturing, brewing, or FMCG environment will be advantageous. • Understanding of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies. • Ability to work shifts and within a team-based operational environment.
Additional Information:
• Band: X
ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.