Brewing Operator

About the role

The Brewing Operator safely operates and maintains defined brewing equipment and process areas, with a direct impact on cost, consumer quality and overall process effectiveness. The role covers autonomous operation of the line, quality checks and analysis, and reporting defects to the Process Artisan or Team Leader.

Key responsibilities

• Complete operator workstation and team room administration, and contribute to self-development
• Manage PIMS and POMS, take corrective action on negative trends, run 5 Whys and complete QFRs as triggers arise
• Contribute to AB reports and ensure process quality and productivity
• Carry out autonomous operations and identify defective plant, reporting it to the Process Artisan or Team Leader
• Assist the Process Artisan or Machine Specialist with running repairs on shift
• Perform quality checks and analyses as set out in work instructions, record results and react using VPO tools
• Take part in shift meetings, use action logs and shift logbooks, and hand over plant performance, quality and maintenance issues to the incoming shift
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and interpret and implement the shift production plan

Required profile

• Minimum of a B.Sc. or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related field
• 1 year of on-the-job training, SKAP completed
• Prepared to work shifts; able to manage a process area according to VPO principles and standards
• Logical, analytical problem solver, team player with initiative and achievement drive