Reference Code: SAB-ZA-23157
Company Overview
Founded in South Africa in 1895, SABMiller has grown to become one of
the world’s largest and most respected brewing companies. With
operations in over 75 countries, we have more beer brands in the world’s
top 50 than any other brewer and we rank among the top three brewers in
more than 30 countries. Every minute of every day throughout the world,
close to 130,000 bottles of SABMiller beer are sold.
SABMiller manufactures and markets over 200 beer brands. These include
international names such as Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell,
Miller Genuine Draft and Grolsch, as well as leading local brands such
as Aguila (Colombia), Castle (South Africa), Miller Lite (USA), Snow
(China), Victoria Bitter (Australia) and Tyskie (Poland).
SABMiller’s history is one of exceptional growth and returns to
shareholders. With our global footprint of over 70,000 employees, strong
portfolio of brands and spread of operations across developed and
developing markets, SABMiller is well placed to continually improve on
this growth.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the
right to use additional / relevant information as criteria for short-
listing. Background checks and references form part of SAB’s application
procedure. Appointments will be made in line with SAB’s employment
equity plan and talent requirements. Preference will be given to in-
country applicants. No relocation support provided. Local remuneration
package applies.
Key Purpose Statement
The primary role of the senior laboratory technician is the carrying out
of specialised analysis in support of the production teams, and
supporting problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives and
training.
Competence Requirements
National Diploma in Biotechnology/Food Technology or Btech Biotechnology/ Food Technology /BSc in Microbiology
preferred. Experience 2 years in food Industry/Pharmalogical Production
environment.
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.
Output and Accountabilities
SPECIALIST ANALYSIS
Carry out specialised and highly specialised 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.
Where problems or improvement opportunities have been identified,
communicate these to the relevant stakeholders.
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.
Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams on problem solving
and correct use of problem solving techniques.
Lead problem solving sessions, and where required facilitate FFA’s
ensuring completing of documentation and implementation of findings.
Where required, take part in FFA’s as a functional expert.
Where required, ensure that learnings identified in problem solving
sessions are incorporated into analytic and other lab procedures.
Take part in regional and divisional MDT’s where required.
TRAINING
Support the shift based production teams by assisting in training needs
analysis.
Take part in the CAP process, specifically in the assessment of quality
analyses competence.
Take part in the development of training material, specifically in
quality analysis.
Where required, take part in the training of shift based production
teams on quality analyses.
Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams quality analyses
and correct use of analytical techniques.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of
continuous improvement opportunities.
Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous
improvement opportunities.
Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement
opportunities.
Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives
as required.
Additional Information
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional / relevant information as
criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply via net
weaver/online by 20 January 2017.
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Rosslyn Production
Country
South Africa
City
Rosslyn