Technical Operator, Labeller at Guinness Nigeria Plc

AutoReqId: 60254BR
Location: Ogba, Lagos
Function: Supply
Type of Job: Employee
Level: 7A
Reports To: Shift Manager: Packaging

Context of the role

• Nigeria is currently the world's leading market for the Guinness extra stout Brand. The Packaging Department is responsible for the packaging of all brewing products into returnable and non-returnable containers, ready for distribution.
• The Packaging Technical Operator is a part of the shift team & has responsibility for operating, cleaning and maintaining their plant and equipment to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a safe, reliable and cost efficient manner.
• They are also responsible for participating in all productivity initiatives and the entrenchment of EISC practices in a safe and healthy working environment.

Purpose of the role

• To produce Guinness products in a safe, quality compliant manner & at customer service levels, & 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.

Market Complexity:

• 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 Number 1.

Top Accountabilities

• Provide a comprehensive production service on plant and equipment to which they are primarily allocated: operating and cleaning, carrying out maintenance schedules, responding to breakdowns, assessing & monitoring plant performance on an ongoing basis and attending to all other process duties in a timely manner.
• Adhere to GNPLC policy and procedures for safety, health, environment and hygiene to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment. Utilise and apply safe systems of working and pro-actively seek opportunities to improve work environment.
• Deliver best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules. Interface with SAP as appropriate.
• Optimise product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering RFT on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track. Apply record & share learning’s to prevent re-occurrence.
• Manage materials, components 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.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• 3 years’ experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery or drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Ideally have an appropriate qualification in Brewing, Packaging, Engineering or Utilities (as appropriate) and/or a nationally recognized technical qualification with Electrical/Electronic bias.
• 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.
• Positive attitude to own development and looks for opportunities to help others learn and develop.

Barriers to Success:

• 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.