Jobs at International Breweries

• The key purpose of this role is to operate the process area according to work instructions, the execution of non-destructive quality 
• checks and carrying out of routine maintenance. The process artisan has a primary focus on the asset care activities of the team.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Operating & Process Control:

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously.
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target and completing all short interval control documentation.
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages.
• Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed.
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices.
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.
• Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks.

Maintenance of Plant & Equipment:

• Carry out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner.
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule. Where routine maintenance reveals larger problems, and the process artisan is unable to resolve these, it must be escalated to the team leader.
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days. 
• This must be done in support of maintenance specialist support.
• Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance.
• Where trends indicate the existence of underlying problems, corrective action must be Quality Control and Analyses taken.
• This corrective action may involve the SBU, the maintenance controller or maintenance support.
• When operating, the process artisan must carry out the non-destructive quality checks and analyses.
• The list of checks to be carried out are contained in the work instructions.
• Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system.

Communication:

• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions.
• Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions.
• Where FFA's have been initiated, the process artisan may be asked to participate.
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.

Problem Solving:

• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques (e.g. 5y, quick fix routines etc.) the identify and correct the problem.
• Where the process artisan is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader if necessary.
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated.
• Continuous Improvement Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process.
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities.
• Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list.
• The process artisan should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call-in specialist resources to assist if required.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• N3 Engineering Studies
• Trade tested 
• 2 years working experience in Manufacturing.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to solve problems on FMCG machines 
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to operation staff improving their skills sets.
• Ability to train, coach and mentor operation staff on ATO and 5’s principles.
• Ability to optimise usages and reduce wastage with permanent solutions 
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Work in Teams and Collaborate.
• Strong self-management practices.
• Ability to problem solve using basic problem-solving tools (5 why; fishbone) and involved in high level problem solving to identify root causes and loop closures – AB Reports, SDCA, PDCA
• Ability to reduce machine downtime to minimum while ensuring all problems have permanent solutions.
• Ability to analyse various graphical data and open gaps to improve performance.
• Ability to identify non-standard work and tag the defects with root causes.
• Ability to identify required spares for restorations tasks and communicate with suppliers for the best possible price thus showing savings on ZBB.
• Ability to be able to use electronic communication devices e.g. Tablets, laptops and other devices to help you understand the specific machines in more in detail.
• Ability to understand camera technology and different type of algorithms.
• Ability to understand software, bus systems (Asibus, Profibus, Canbus, Ethernet, Ethercat) only for Electrical and Instrument.
• Always looking for opportunities to improve MTTB and shorten MTTR.
• Ability to communicate well
• Must be a team player
• Ability to adhere to instructions, work in shifts with minimum supervision & action oriented
• Sober mind, self-starter, physically fit and honest. 

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• The key purpose of this role is to maintain and improve all control and automation related equipment and systems. 
• Focusing mainly on field instrumentation and networks with an understanding of manufacturing execution systems.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts optimisation and troubleshooting of all process control systems within the brewery supports the installations of new process control systems
• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications/optimisations of process control as per specifications and standards
• Identify process control deviations and resolve or recommend solutions
• Support the process control change management process
• Maintain process control equipment and software integrity and security
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for process control systems
• Have a working knowledge of new technology instrumentation, software, etc.
• Develop and coach (e.g. Trainees, Instrument apprentices and process operators) to help ensure a sustainable skill pipeline for SAB
• Perform Standby duties when required
• Although this position is during normal working hours, shift work may be a requirement
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed a Process Instrumentation apprenticeship with a N5 and trade test certification, preferably working toward an N6 or Process Instrumentation (S4) complete with National Diploma 
• Prior experience in a Process Control Environment SAP PM and PDM experience would be preferred
• Demonstrated and proven technical knowledge of process measurement instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, conductivity, pH, etc.) operating principles and calibration procedures
• Technical understanding of Control Systems architecture (network architecture, servers, plc’s, workstations, network switches, etc.)​
• Basic knowledge of data historian systems (InSQL, etc.)​
• Technical knowledge of Fieldbus technology (ASI, Profibus, can bus & industrial Ethernet) would be an advantage
• Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Batch systems, Fieldbus, Instrumentation, etc.)​
• Knowledge of the Brewing, Utilities and Packaging Process.

Key Attributes and Competencies: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Logical and analytical thinker, with methodical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to understand technical issues and how they impact on the business
• Strong aptitude / affinity for Production Execution Systems technology
• Ability to effectively integrate with other teams and team members​
• Team player
• Self organized.