Blending Technician at Guinness Nigeria Plc

Ref No: JR1030099
Location: Benin, Edo
Worker Type: Regular
Job Type: Full time

Context/Scope

• The Lagos and Benin Breweries produce 1.5 to 2.0 million EU’s of various Guinness Main stream Spirit per annum and package these products for the local and national markets.
• GNPLC is striving towards world class and to be the Number 1 Total Beverage Alcohol Company in Nigeria. The company is investing huge resources into: growing production and sales volumes, continuous improvement of their operations, training and development of their staff (CAP) and capital for the latest technology.
• The Spirits Operations Blenders are responsible for Blending all the MSS brands through proper operation, cleaning and maintaining their plant and equipment in a safety conscious manner to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a reliable and cost-efficient manner. They are also responsible for participating in all improvement initiatives and FI’s in their department and for their own training and development. They will report to the Team Lead who in turn reports to the Spirits Operations Manager  

Purpose of Role

• To produce Guinness Nigeria MSS in a safe and professional approach to achieve customer service levels, quality conformance and cost within budget.
• To apply technical, process, continuous improvement and individual/team development skills to optimise overall brewery improvement and plant performance.
• To adopt a safe and professional approach to all aspects of the role as an individual/team player

Top Accountabilities

• Blend all Guinness Nigeria MSS brands to the required specification, and ensure they are blended in line with all the food safety standards. Deliver best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Interface with SAP PM as appropriate Optimise product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering RFT against the Global Finished Product Specification on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track.
• Apply, record & share learning’s or RCPS Root Cause Problem Solving to prevent re-occurrence. Manage raw materials and spares required by their plant and equipment – includes draw down stock from locally provided “bins” and be accountable for whatever stock is drawn down With support from Team Lead and Spirits Operations Manager, achieve production plans and key performance targets, and deliver agreed Customer Service levels Manage the operation of all key equipment to operate within world class levels of waste management. Ensure all the Diageo Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures are fully adhered to

Qualifications and Experience Required

• OND or any Nationally recognised equivalent certificate in any of these science courses (Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Technology and Biochemistry), and ideally have an appropriate qualification in Brewing or Distilling
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience/competence in Operations, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery, Distillery, drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GNPLC SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving.
• Respond to change in a positive and flexible manner and sustain a positive outlook across a range of situations/challenges.
• High level of energy and commitment to team-based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships