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