Packaging Technical Trainee at International Breweries

The Packaging Technical Trainee Program is designed for Packaging talents to supply a pipeline for ABInBev’s management resources for the future, and to provide great opportunities for eligible employees to grow both personally, and professionally. It will also enhance the establishment of networks and communities of practice from around the world. As you know, ABInBev has a strong learning culture and heritage and as part of the scheme, one will complete the internationally recognized IBD Diploma in Packaging, a milestone in one’s career. At the completion of the program, which should take approximately 18 months, one will have the required technical and management skills and knowledge to be appointed to a permanent position within the organization.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Packaging plant and process
• Demonstrate knowledge of the possible impact of packaging of product quality
• Demonstrate knowledge of the supply chain from warehouse to customer
• Demonstrate knowledge of trade quality implications
• Identify problems or potential problems
• Facilitate problem solving and decision making
• Maintain personal competence and flexibility
• Manage quality at source
• Conduct autonomous maintenance asset care activities
• Operate and control the process according to sop
• Apply 5S standards and practices in the workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of the production and supply of the utilities within a brewery
• Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation and control use in the brewing process
• Demonstrate knowledge of the main requirements of brewery plant
• Demonstrate knowledge of plant maintenance in the brewing process
• Identify the sources, treatment and uses of water in brewing
• Explain the nature of hops and their use in brewing
• Explain the nature and use of barley, malt and adjuncts in the brewing process
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment 
• Help developing/improving Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions
• Operate manual and automatic machines on line as per standards
• Pursue continuous improvement in processes and activities within area of scope
• Use QFR's (As per triggers)
• Execute 5 WHY's (As per triggers) with relevant team members, collaborate to deploy corrective actions
• Contribute towards AB reports as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• A good university Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 1-2 years’ experience in ABInBev manufacturing environment with an exceptional performance track record

Traits & Competences Required:

• The main role is to apply core competencies to achieve optimum plant and process performance.
• Manage a process area according to VPO principles and standards
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment.
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist).
• Initiative and energy
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best).