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Job Purpose

• The Water Treatment & ETP Supervisor will ensure that the process for water and wastewater from the treatment Plants complies to all quality, food safety and environment standards and requirements. The incumbent will operate and ensure that the equipment is maintained as per work instructions.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor the stock of raw water and provide update to Management.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for treatment plant failures or environmental incidents.
• Ensure that treated water is always available for production purposes.
• Implement good housekeeping practices for all the equipment and environment associated with the water treatment plant.
• Ensure that backwashing of the sand and carbon filters is carried out.
• Carry out all tests and analysis at the required frequency to ensure all water standards are met.
• Proffer appropriate solutions to problems arising in the cause of operation.
• Monitor inventory levels of water treatment test reagents and ensure availability and fit for use
• Deploy corrective actions in cases where out-of-specification results are obtained.
• Perform weekly sanitation and as needed CIP of all filtration and water systems
• Complete routine water treatment system maintenance
• Manage routine calibration activities for the water treatment system
• Maintain trending of key water data and monitor trends for early warning signs
• Initiate and participate on process improvement initiatives throughout plant
• Monitor chemical usage trends for early warning sign

Experience & Academic Requirements

• HND/B.Sc in Chemistry or related discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in water treatment and effluent treatment plant operations, preferably in the beverage or food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance, and environmental standards.
• Proficiency in using SCADA systems and other monitoring tools.

Key Competency Requirements

• Results orientation
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

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About the job

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the execution of the preventive maintenance plan and regularly updating the plan according to the machine condition and history.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure minimal breakdowns by implementing initiatives to reduce response time and reach the optimum solution in minimum time.
• Ensure spare parts availability by collaborating with Procurement team to purchase all needed spare parts and maintenance consumables.
• Manage, lead and motivate a team of multi-skilled technicians, ensuring full engagement of team members, to meet company requirement regarding safety and quality.
• Ensure timely completion of all corrective and preventive actions to avoid repeats of Service and Quality defects, and all audit non-conformances.
• Take responsibility for Performance Management of team members, establishing clear objectives and continuously reviewing to ensure execution.
• Utilize relevant software tools or ERP module for managing Preventive Maintenance programs and extracting relevant reports.
• Ensure achievement of the plants KPIs and the units performance measures.
• Provide training to production and maintenance team on proper use and maintenance of production equipment.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a plant maintenance role, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance skills with ability to read blueprints.
• On call 24 hours a day for emergency situations with Weekend work required as needed.
• Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working proactively as a member of a project team or organization.
• Skilled at explaining technical processes to audience with varying levels of technical acumen.
• Possess a great degree of flexibility resulting from ever changing business conditions.
• Strong MS Office Suite experience.

Key Competency Requirements

• Excellent management skills
• Effective planning & organizing
• Results orientation
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Analytical, reporting and communication
• Coaching and mentorship

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JOB PURPOSE

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, initiatives and/or programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment and minimize ULs environmental impact.

KEY JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy culture.
• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices.
• Ensure ULs compliance with all safety and environment laws and regulations.
• Investigate accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, implement preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities.
• Support creation of EHS goals for the Plant leadership and appropriate activity-based goals for the departmental leads, and front-line supervisors to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results.
• Manage and lead the plant in achieving EHS targets & objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and interpret metrics for all aspects of the EHS program, with strong focus on proactive metrics.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes.
• Champion the development and administration of EHS programs, reports, training, and employee training.
• Conduct or coordinate team member training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Facilitate and conduct observations, audits, coaching and accountability, when necessary at all levels of the organization.
• Support the execution of corporate sustainability strategies and engage with key stakeholders on projects in support of sustainability goals.
• Engage in activities necessary to support the plants EHS and training effectiveness.

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Health, Safety Management, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 7 -10 years of experience in environmental health and safety within the FMCG.
• OHS certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH is a key requirement.
• Experience with ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification is an added advantage.
• Experience in distribution centre operations

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Effective planning & organizing
• Goal driven / results oriented
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software
• Good coaching and mentorship skills
• Excellent Project Management skills

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Job Purpose

• The Quality Process Control Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating all quality and food safety activities in the Plant. The incumbent will develop and implement appropriate procedures in line with best operational requirements and ISO standards to ensure all products meet stipulated quality and food safety standards and are produced and stored under conditions favourable for human consumption.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervise and drive all Quality and Food Safety Improvement initiatives and measures to achieve effective operations of all bottling equipment that could have negative impact on products quality and food safety.
• Ensure proper functioning of all laboratory and production equipment, water treatment plant, syrup mixing and effluent treatment plant etc.
• Monitor and control the quality assurance testing program for all ingredients, raw and packaging materials, process inspection, intermediate products and finished products to produce high quality products.
• Ensure the Housekeeping /Hygiene of infrastructure and work environment within the manufacturing and total plant operating area.
• Ensure implementation of Consumer complaints reduction programs. Handle Consumer Complaints in a proactive and efficient manner that ensures the complainants satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and facilitate the formalization of plants manufacturing / operational processes and procedures.
• Champion full implementation of Food Safety Management System in the facility.
• Ensure full implementation of HACCP and microbiological monitoring programs within the manufacturing function.
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Initiates continuous improvement (OE) within lab operations to enhance quality and service while reducing costs.
• Interpret data from routine analyses to validate that materials meet specifications.
• Applies standard approach to record and interpret results, may report issues with peer review.
• Participate in various duties to ensure laboratory operation.
• Ensure compliance to good Housekeeping-GHK.
• Attend to consumer and public complaints on product quality.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology or Applied Sciences
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the FMCG Sector and must be in the Carbonated Soft Drinks sector.
• Basic Cost management experience
• Strong experience in auditing and compliance..

Key Competency Requirements

• Results orientation
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Organization and planning
• Teamwork
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervise and drive all Quality and Food Safety Improvement initiatives and measures to achieve effective operations of all bottling equipment that could have negative impact on products quality and food safety.
• Monitor and control cleaning and sanitizing program for all processing equipment and bottling equipment and carry out microbiological analysis to check the effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitizing procedures for all equipment.
• Carry out microbiological analysis on intermediate and final products to ensure distribution of high-quality products to the marketplace to refresh the consumers.
• Carry out microbiological analysis on all ingredients, raw and packaging materials, process inspection to ensure production of high-quality products.
• Ensure good Housekeeping /Hygiene practices of infrastructure and work environment within the manufacturing and total plant operating area.
• Ensure implementation of Consumer complaints reduction programs.
• Provide leadership for and facilitate the formalization of plants manufacturing / operational processes.
• Ensure full implementation of HACCP and microbiological monitoring programs within the manufacturing function.
• Ensure full implementation of pest control of the plant.
• Provide effective oversight on all environmental activities of the plant.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology or Applied Sciences
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the FMCG Sector and must be in the Carbonated Soft Drinks sector.
• Basic Cost management experience
• Strong experience in auditing and compliance.

Key Competency Requirements

• Results orientation
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Organization and planning
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent IT skills

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Job Purpose

• The Utilities & Site Services Engineer will manage and supervise the operation and maintenance of all equipment at the utility and power generation section in line with the approved ULs policies & procedures to ensure the availability of quality service to production & other areas of the plant. The incumbent will also manage the maintenance of the plants general facilities/site and ensure the effective delivery of service by 3rd party companies to meet signed SLA.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the operation of steam boilers, air compressors, power distribution equipment, generators, public grid connection and distribution equipment, gas supply equipment, HVAC equipment, Co2 manufacturing, supply, distribution and storage equipment etc. to ensure quality service delivery.
• Execute all utilities equipments time-based maintenance according to schedule, within approved costing to minimize down time.
• Effective manage utility and power vendors with detailed reports of vendor activities including SLA expectations as required by .
• Deliver set objectives for energy efficiency e.g. Generator Efficiency, Energy Cost.
• Drive innovative solutions for improvement of all Utility performance KPIs.
• Manage equipment monitoring as per checklist, ensure documented findings and recommendations by technicians are closed appropriately. Sign off equipment shift operation report daily.
• Ensure all safety sensors, reflector & safety controls are in good working condition.
• Ensure all team members use all company provided protective wears and gadgets and comply with all Health and Safety rules and requirements.
• Use all company provided protective wears and gadgets and comply with all health and safety rules and requirements.
• Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice, food safety practice, good environmental management system, occupational health and safety practices in all utility activities, equipment and work area.
• Monitor control points, etc to prevent food safety related hazards.
• Manage site services including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general facility maintenance.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Degree or HND in Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years related work experience.
• Significant experience with a measure of cost reduction initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding and experience of current manufacturing methodologies.
• Good understanding of plant HQSE modalities and codes.
• Experience in execution of maintenance task.
• Reliable exhibition of Engineering skill.
• Experience in practical project management.
• Good knowledge of Power Generation and Distribution.
• Experience with Air Compressor - Low and High Pressure
• Good experience with Refrigeration and HVAC System
• Experience with Steam Boiler.
• Good knowledge and experience with Water and Wastewater Treatment.
• Knowledge of Co2 Manufacturing is an added advantage

Key Competency Requirements

• Excellent management skills
• Effective planning & organizing
• Results orientation
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Analytical, reporting and communication
• Coaching and mentorship