The key purpose of this role is to carry out lab equipment maintenance, service, calibration, sampling, sample preparation, and analysis of raw materials and in-process samples of brewing products from Brewhouse, Yeast & Fermentation, and Bright beer.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

SPECIALIST ANALYSIS

• 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.

QUALITY AUDITING

• 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 COT 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 shift-based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
• Experience working in FMCG industry is an advantage.
• Coach, mentor, and assist shift-based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques.
• Proven experience in laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and service, preferably within a brewing or food processing environment.
• Experience performing specialized quality analyses and interpreting analytical data.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Conduct 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.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively.
• Analytical ability. Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Mental alertness and judgement.
• Problem solving skills.
• Precision and accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Numeracy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Min – Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Food Science and Processing Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years instrumentation equipment maintenance and PLC experience advantageous

• Good knowledge of SAP and excel