DIAGEO
Job Title: Shift Brewer
Level: Mid-Level Management
Reports To: Brewing Manager
Context/Scope
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) operates within a diverse, multi-cultural, and multi-national environment. The company comprises business units such as Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), East African Maltings Limited (EAML), and Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL). UBL is segmented into Demand and Supply, with the Supply division focusing on beer and spirits production. The Beer business encompasses both beer production and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) products.
Skill development among brewing staff, including technical operators, is crucial for maintaining efficient plant operations.
EABL conducts its activities in alignment with Diageo’s brewing standards, environmental policies, and occupational health and safety regulations to protect employees, contractors, suppliers, and visitors at its sites. Brewing operations run 24/7 using available resources.
The Shift Brewer oversees brew house activities including fermentation, maturation, filtration, brewing programs on shift basis; production reviews; waste management; quality control; and people management. Collaboration with Utilities, Quality Assurance, Engineering Innovations Stores Packaging customers waste environment control sections ensures seamless operations.
Continous improvement is essential in leading change management initiatives.
Dimensions
Production volumes: 1.7 million hectoliters/year
Subordinates: Diploma-level support team members & contractors
Brewing equipment oversight
Maintenance advisory & plant cleaning
Training & supervision responsibilities
Implementation of Quality systems (ISO standards)
Review/update procedures/systems
Advise on product inconsistency causes & drive improvement programs
Identify beer quality faults via taste/smell/sight
Conduct skills assessments & advise on training needs
Drive process control & manage production costs
Generate brewing reports for Brewing Manager
Relationships
Brewing Manager: Planning/instruction/coordination.
Utilities Engineer: Utility services collaboration.
Packaging Manager/Shift Managers: Packaging plan coordination.
Engineering Services Manager: Maintenance specification liaison.
Environmental Health/Safety Manager: Workplace safety measures.
Brewing Engineer: Maintenance planning/control.
Stores Manager: Raw material availability assurance.
Financial Responsibilities
COGS Agenda as the avenue for savings.
Approved bill of materials for each brand.
Managing of brewing waste.
Managing material and beer inventory
Market Complexity:
Leadership Responsibilities
Win through Execution – Lead bold execution in a fast-moving world.
Inspire through Purpose – Amplify our purpose internally & externally.
Shape the Future – Focus ownership shaping Diageo’s future ambition.
Invest in Talent – Harness full extent of Diageo’s talent diversity.
Purpose Of Role
Economically produce optimal beer quantity to meet demand while ensuring high-quality standards that satisfy consumer expectations and enhance marketplace value.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic Production Planning: Optimize plant operations and resource deployment to meet key targets, with proactive issue escalation and board updates.
Asset Care Leadership: Drive asset optimization through adherence to maintenance schedules and data-driven decisions.
SAP Reporting Excellence: Ensure transparency through accurate SAP reporting and resource management.
Preventive Maintenance Management: Execute PPM schedules efficiently to maintain equipment standards.
Early Equipment Management Contribution: Enhance equipment reliability by contributing insights into management processes.
Integrated Planning Participation: Align production goals with organizational objectives in planning meetings.
Team Coaching & Development: Foster continuous learning and adherence to SOPs among shift teams.
Changeover Management Oversight: Minimize downtime during transitions for efficient production flow.
Quality Control & Problem Resolution: Lead quality reports, participate in problem-solving, and model leadership skills.
Leadership in Team Dynamics: Guide team discussions on planning, skills development, and work allocation.
Leader Standard Work Completion & Safety Assurance: Maintain product standards while ensuring safety compliance during shifts.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives & Process Optimization: Deploy MMS systems, Coach problem-solving for systemic resolutions, lead improvement projects using DMAIC methodology, regularly review performance metrics for actioning improvements and Update SOPs as needed for process streamlining.
Education
Qualifications & Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in food science technology Biochemistry Industrial Chemistry Chemical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma Brewing Technology Malting Distilling Science
Associate member Institute Brewing Distilling IBD required
Experience
Minimum two years’ industry experience food beverage manufacturing
Knowledge ISO 9001 HACCP ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001 other management systems
Skills
Technical Expertise: Mastery in beer processing technology and quality control.
Compliance & Safety: Strong grasp of regulations and risk management systems.
Numerical & Digital Skills: High proficiency in numerical analysis and digital tools.
Statistical Methods: Skilled in statistical techniques for quality assurance.
Strategic Planning: Effective planning and conceptual thinking capabilities.
Auditing & Training: Competent in auditing processes and training others.
Management & Communication: Excellent management, human relations, and communication skills.
Analytical Thinking: Logical mindset with strategic awareness.
Motivation & Results Focused: Energetic approach aimed at achieving results.
Networking & Cost Management: Efficient networking skills with a focus on cost-quality balance.
Managerial Excellence: Strong organizational skills ensuring machinery maintenance and policy implementation.
Integrity & Coaching Skills: Trustworthy character with effective coaching abilities.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
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Worker Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Portbell Brewery
