Laboratory Technician Snr (Micro)-Ibhayi Brewery at The South African Breweries (SAB)

The key purpose of this role is to carry out specialized analysis in support of production teams, problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives and training.

SPECIALIST ANALYSIS

• Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses and communicate results.
• Conduct analysis to identify problems and improvement opportunities.
• Assist the shift based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
• Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible.

QUALITY AUDITING

• Conduct required and requested quality audits.
• Review quality analysis procedures of shift based teams, identifying problems or training needs.
• Conduct regular audits of calibration.
• Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with COT guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.

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.
• 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 SKAP process, specifically in the assessment of quality analyses competence.
• Take part in the development of training material, specifically in quality analysis.
• Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques.
• Carry out specialized 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 optimization initiatives as required.

Profile:

• Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry Diploma/degree, Biotechnology Diploma/degree, Food Technology Diploma/degree
• 2 Years experience in the Food Industry and in a micro laboratory environment is ideal Packaging and/or Brewing experience is preferable
• Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office packages and LIMS will be an advantage
• May be called on to work overtime as required Demonstrate Good Lab Practices and adherence to housekeeping (5S), health and safety standards
• Live by the ABInBev principles to drive and ensure compliance to the Quality VPO pillar Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively
• Analytical ability
• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately (written & verbal) with all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment
• Positive attitude
• Mental alertness and display good judgement

Problem Solving Skills

• Attention to detail and working with precision and accuracy
• Strong ethic and discipline towards standard compliance
• Demonstrate sound interpersonal skills, including customers and supplier interaction
• Willing to take initiative and a strong bias for action