Brewing Operations & Quality Leader

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

Job summary

AB InBev Africa in South Africa seeks a Brewing expert to lead area teams, deliver sound operational and technical practices, and meet production KPIs within VPO pillars. The role includes managing costs, quality, safety, and process improvements across the brewing area.

Required qualifications include a BSc in a relevant field, a completed brewing traineeship, and IBD papers; SAP knowledge and a MBIB qualification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in a technical science or engineering field.
• Completed brewing traineeship and IBD papers.
• Experience driving commercial decisions in a brewery.
• Strong quality and process improvement background.

Responsibilities

• Promote beer brewing quality excellence in the value chain.
• Communicate brewing process and product quality information / standards.
• Provide leadership to ensure commitment to product quality in the brewing department.
• Apply brewing sub department quality systems in the workplace.
• Assess brewing technical requirements and lead problem solving.
• Audit area standards to ensure effective management and cost control.
• Manage Health, Safety & Risk for area teams.
• Control fixed and variable costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure conformance to production plans and environmental/quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Quality management

Cost management

Team management

Communication

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Completed brewing traineeship

Master Brewer IBD qualification

IBD Papers 1, 2 & 3 completed

Tools

SAP modules

White belt certification

Job description

AB InBev Africa in South Africa seeks a Brewing expert to lead area teams, deliver sound operational and technical practices, and meet production KPIs within VPO pillars. The role includes managing costs, quality, safety, and process improvements across the brewing area.

Required qualifications include a BSc in a relevant field, a completed brewing traineeship, and IBD papers; SAP knowledge and a MBIB qualification are advantageous.