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 position is to proactively support business strategy by providing Supply Chain and Trade expertise which enhances the competitive position of Ab InBev brands and corporate image with customers and consumers.

Key roles and responsibilities

Maintain Safe, Healthy and Risk free working environment

• Implement safety, health/environmental procedures and legislation

• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards

Manage Human Resources

• Develop employees

• Ensure a positive employee relations climate

• Manage and apply personnel practices

Quality Control Governance for the brewery

• Standards are in place and well understood

• Training is done against the specified methods

• Verification of the execution of the procedures to ensure that they comply with the standards

• Ensure that equipment is calibrated and is functioning as per original standard

• Highlight of any deviations to the Brewing manager, Packaging manager and Plant manager for action and stopping of the process when necessary

Data management

Manage Quality Control environment

• Conform to value chain requirements

• Manage QC administration

• Optimise the availability and reliability of Quality measuring equipment

• Management and control of  Lab consumables

• Optimise quality control management system

Optimise team performance

• Facilitate effective team dynamics

• Maintain performance management system

• Communicate effectively in the workplace

Lead Quality strategy as per VPO

• Improve quality compliance and management on site and reduce reputational risks for the site

• Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site

Key attributes and competencies:

• Understanding of process control within a brewing & packaging process and environment
• Assertive and analytical
• Proactive
• Proven leadership ability
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence

Education

• Min – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Microbiology or equivalent
• Min – 3-6 months on the job training

Experience

• Qualification recommended. Qualified ISO 9000 series auditor
• Quality certification in Quality Engineering/Management or TQM
• 2-3 years of experiences in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation

Reporting structure:]

• None

• None

Additional information:

Band: IX
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 the 31st of January 2023.