Operator

Job Details

The Key Purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Brewing process areas, equipment and related processes to achieve optimal effectiveness at MBARARA BREW, Uganda. The Operator will work in shifts applying core competencies to achieve optimum plant and process performance within the AB InBev VPO framework.

Duty Station: MBARARA BREW, Uganda Employment Type: Full time Band: XI Work Hours: 8

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety: Attend safety briefings covering incidents, near-misses and risks; review MES/digital brew sheets for previous shift data; receive shift handover with process updates and equipment status; deep clean, inspect and lubricate equipment; apply 5S for organization and efficiency; identify and report defects or unsafe conditions; conduct ATO tasks
• Quality: Monitor and deliver Brewing Areas parameters (Brewhouse, Cellars, Filtration); perform AE (Apparent Extract) and OE (Original Extract) analysis; conduct beer/tank/colour/volume analysis as per schedule; conduct frontline problem solving; monitor fermentation vessel parameters: temperature, deviations, yeast activity
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) for tanks, vessels, pipelines; remove trub and conduct decanter bypass analysis; run CIP during double brewhouse downtime; start and monitor steam systems
• Performance Monitoring and Raw Material Coordination: Monitor equipment and report deviations; ensure proper handovers; coordinate raw materials and process orders
• Autonomous Maintenance and Plant Walkabouts: Perform basic maintenance (valve changes, inspections); conduct routine equipment walkabouts to spot early issues
• Breakdown and Escalation Management: Quickly respond to alarms or deviations; escalate unresolved filtration/brewhouse issues to relevant teams
• Data Entry and KPI Tracking: Capture lab, filtration and tank data into MES; track and verify beer loss, plant availability and deviations
• Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: Use tools like PFR, 5 WHY and PTCA for root cause analysis; coordinate with artisans, specialists or suppliers for resolution
• Team Coaching and Leadership Support: Receive daily coaching from Brewing Area Managers; assist peers with troubleshooting and process improvements
• Weekend and Off-Shift Safety Leadership: Participate in safety pillar reviews; lead or support initiatives (e.g. 5S, hazard elimination)

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• National Diploma or higher in Food Science, Industrial Chemistry or Engineering
• PC literacy (Microsoft Office / SAP)
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist)
• Initiative and energy; Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard, be the best)