LAB TECHNICIAN -NE at AB InBev
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The key purpose of this role is to carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples of brewing product from Brewhouse, Yeast & Fermentation and Bright beer.
Key outputs & responsibilities:
Specialist Analyst:
- 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
- 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
Training:
- Support the shift based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis
- 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
- Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Min – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or equivalent
- Training: Min – 3-6 months on the job training
- Experience: 2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation
- Understanding of process control within a brewing/process environment
- Assertive and analytical
- Proactive
- Proven leadership ability
- Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence
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ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
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