Brewing Operator

To ensure that the Brewing process areas are operated in an optimal manner in order to achieve production targets.

Adhere to the shift, daily and weekly Brewing plan

Ensure that all required raw materials are available to meet the production plan

Ensure that all the required Utilities are available to start-up and to meet the production plan

Inspect the plant and equipment and ensure that it is available and set up for start-up and production according to plan

Start up, operate and shut down the plant according the relevant SOPs

Clean and sanitise the plant and equipment according to the relevant SOPs

Conduct quality tests to ensure cleaning and sanitising is done according to requirements

Carry out walk about inspections and take action on deviations

Measure and record process inputs, outputs and changes and take appropriate action where required

To ensure the effective maintenance of the Brewing plant and equipment to meet brewing production targets.

Carry out maintenance tasks as per the schedules

Carry out external cleaning of the plant and work area according to standard procedures

Identify and communicate non routine and breakdown maintenance tasks to relevant personnel

Check and accept the plant as fit and safe for use after planned and or breakdown maintenance

To ensure compliance to the Brewing product quality standards.

Take samples, perform quality analysis and record data as required against laid down methods and procedures

Perform and ensure adherence to reference sample analysis requirements and standards

Perform calibration and maintenance of equipment as per laid down procedures

Checks production performance against quality standards

Highlights defective Raw Materials

Capture, trend, display and action Brew house data, including short interval control data sheets, Process monitoring data [inputs and outputs], QC data and downtime data

To ensure that effective teamwork occurs within and across shifts and teams at different levels.

Participate in end of shift SBU meeting and communicate problems and potential problems

Handover to the Operator of the next shift communicating performance, problems, and changes that may impact on the shift

Identify and resolve conflict within the team

Participate in team goal setting

Participate in individual and team reviews and provide performance feedback

To ensure that Brewing operational problems are identified and resolved at root cause level.

Use brewing problem identification triggers to identify efficiency, quality and waste problems

Follow up on progress made to solve problems identified

Participates in formal Problem Solving

Participates in developing loop closing routines

To ensure a safe working environment where all legal requirements are met in socially responsible manner.

Ensure compliance with acts and procedures

Use PPE

Ensure correct storage, handling and disposal of hazardous substances

Report incidents

Adhere to safety and housekeeping standards

Participate in team risk management processes

To ensure compliance of Operational Standards/ System of Company (ISO/ HACCP/ Food Safety/ Laboratory Star System/ etc.)

Follow rules, requirements and procedure of operating systems

Participate in System/Standard upgrading and new Standard/ System implementation