Shift Brewer

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 About Us

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is East Africa’s leading branded alcohol beverage business with an outstanding collection of brands that range from beer, spirits and adult non-alcoholic drinks (ANADs), reaffirming our standing as a total adult beverage (TAB) company.

EABL has extensive operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania with breweries, distilleries, support industries and a distribution network across the region. It also runs a growing export operations business within and outside of the wider Eastern Africa region. The group’s diversity is an important factor in delivering the highest quality brands to East African consumers and long-term value to East African investors.

EABL operates within a multi-cultural, multinational, multi-currency environment, dealing with various regulatory, tax and compliance requirements

EABL is a Public Listed Company (Plc) listed on the Securities/Stock Exchange in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Role Purpose:

To manage a brewing operation in a shift to be able to produce quality wort and beer at optimum cost in most efficient manner at a safest way while maintaining good team morale.

Top accountability

• Plan and acquire the requirements for the shift
• Team management including development and coaching
• Foster good occupational health and environment practices during production and Maintenance
• Maintain good working relation within the team and with other shifts
• Management of the Complete Brewing process from milling, wort production, fermentation and filtration
• Upholding and advancing quality standards by ensuring Quality is maintained at source
• Maintain hygiene of the brewhouse and cellars, including vessels Cleaning in place
• Understand and use MMS best Practices (Tools and Techniques) to drive Improvements and performance
• Understand Quality triggers and Use Escalation Matrix and use it effectively on process deviation and breakdowns for support.
• Manage the assets and processes on shift basis
• Manage costs by ensuring minimal process waste and inventory management
• Facilitate problem solving processes
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives at shift level
• Foster smooth two-way effective communication
• Effect generation of reports and records
• Maintain basic chemical hygiene and chemical handling
• Ensure beer and material posting is done on time in SAP

Experience / skills required: 

Qualification

1. Bsc in Food Science and Technology or any other Degree in the field of natural sciences studies.

2. At least 2 years experience in active Brewing Practices in an established brewery

3. IBD certification as added advantage

Working with us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.  

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