Laboratory Technician - Analytical at International Breweries Plc - Anheuser-Busch InBev

Location: Ilesa, Osun

Job Description

• An opportunity exists for a highly skilled and result driven Laboratory Technician-Analytical in our Plant located in South-West Nigeria reporting to the QC Specialist-Analytical. The successful incumbent would carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and packaged product.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Specialist Analysis:

• Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses for which the shift-based teams are not responsible.
• Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required.
• Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
• Assist the shift-based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
• Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift-based teams where required.

Quality Auditing:

• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
• Review quality analysis procedures of shift based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader.
• Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift based production teams and communicating results.
• Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with COT guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.
• Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory.

Problem Solving:

• Support the shift based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
• Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques.

Training:

• Support the shift based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis.
• Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques.

Continuous Improvement:

• Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required

Key Competencies:

• Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively.
• Analytical ability. Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Mental alertness and judgement.
• Problem solving skills.
• Precision and accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Numeracy.

Qualifications
The occupant of this position should possess:

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Chemistry or related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operations.
• Understanding of process control within a brewing/process environment
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence