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Packaging Technical Operator, Lagos/Benin Brewery
Job Title: Packaging Technical Operator, Lagos/Benin Brewery
Level: L7 A,B and C
Reports To: Shift Manager, Packaging
Context/Scope
Nigeria is currently the world’s third largest market for the Guinness brand and may become the largest in the next five years.
The Packaging Technical Operators are responsible for operating, cleaning and maintaining the plant and equipment to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a reliable and cost efficient manner. Also responsible for participating in all improvement initiatives and Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) in the department.
Purpose of Role
To produce Guinness products at customer service levels, quality conformance and with budget.
To apply technical, process, continuous improvement and individual/team development skills to optimise overall brewery improvement and plant performance while adopting safe and professional approach to all aspects of the role.
Dimensions
Significant impact on raw materials, component and utility costs and production, quality, rework and labour cost.
Key role in operating, cleaning and maintaining plant and equipment, impacts directly on plant availability, asset life cycle cost and asset life/replacement frequency.
The Nigerian beer market is complex with many competitors and a strong quality, cost and delivery focus. Need to constantly reduce production cost, while maintaining high quality and delivery to become the market leader.
Liaise with other Brewing, Packaging, Production Services and Maintenance Technicians, Laboratory Technicians, Contractors, Shift Managers to ensure continuity of reliable and quality production.
Support other team members and develop positive relationships with colleagues.
Top 3 Accountabilities
Provide a comprehensive production service on plant and equipment – operating and cleaning, carrying out maintenance schedule, responding to breakdowns, assessing and monitoring plant performance on ongoing basisAdhere to Guinness Nigeria Plc (GNPlc) policy and procedures for safety, health, environment and hygiene.Deliver best plant operations by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operations through execution of Planned Preventative and Maintenance schedules.Qualifications and Experience Required
3 years’ experience/competence in operations, maintenance, process control and performance measurement in a brewery/ drink/food manufacturing environmentHold an appropriate qualification in Brewing, Packaging, Engineering or Utilities and/or a nationally recognised technical qualification.Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GNPLC SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.Barriers to Success in Role
Skill level inadequate to successfully operate and maintain both new and ageing assets and technology.Lack of personal flexibility to function in a tightly manned manufacturing environment with volatile production and sales demand.Displacing entrenched practices with a WCM vision and culture.Poor inclination to pursue training and development on an individual and team basis or to share and apply new skills acquired.Flexible Working Options
Brewery based
