Brewing Area Lead - Quality, Efficiency & Growth

AB InBev Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev Group through Ibhayi Brewery is seeking a Brewing Area Manager to lead the area teams, ensuring production plans, enforcing quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in beer production. The role focuses on managing cost controls, safety, and adherence to VPO pillars within the brewing department.

The candidate should have a relevant degree, brewing qualifications, and substantial production experience with leadership exposure, including familiarity with SAP and process

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Completed brewing traineeship.
• Master Brewer IBD qualification obtained; MB desriable not essential.
• IBD Papers 1,2 & 3 completed and passed.
• At least 2 years production experience, with 1 year at management level within Brewing.

Responsibilities

• Promote beer brewing quality excellence across the value chain.
• Lead and manage area teams to meet production plans and budgets.
• Audit area standards and ensure cost control (fixed and variable costs).
• Manage health, safety & risk for the area teams.
• Support process optimisation including CAPEX/VA projects and trials.

Skills

Brewing process expertise

Team leadership

Problem solving & decision making

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences or Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Master Brewer IBD qualification

IBD Papers 1,2,3 completed

Brewing traineeship completed

Tools

SAP modules

White belt certification

Job description

AB InBev Group through Ibhayi Brewery is seeking a Brewing Area Manager to lead the area teams, ensuring production plans, enforcing quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in beer production. The role focuses on managing cost controls, safety, and adherence to VPO pillars within the brewing department.

The candidate should have a relevant degree, brewing qualifications, and substantial production experience with leadership exposure, including familiarity with SAP and process