Brewing Operator (Mbeya) at AB InBev Tanzania

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The Key Purpose to this role is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of one or more discrete brewing processes, including Wort Cooling, Yeast Management, Filtration, and Quality at Source. The role is responsible for executing maintenance activities, conducting quality control checks and analyses, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and coaching fellow team members to ensure the consistent production of high-quality products at optimum cost.

Key Roles and Responsible:

Plant and Process Operations

• Optimise plant and process performance to achieve operational targets.
• Operate Brew House plant and process equipment.
• Operate Fermentation plant and process equipment.
• Operate Filtration plant and process equipment.
• Perform housekeeping activities in accordance with 5S principles.
• Follow all safe work practices and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Identify and correct unsafe work practices and conditions.
• Support the development, drafting, and documentation of standard work procedures, including quick-fix routines and problem-solving processes.
• Complete autonomous maintenance tasks as required.
  

Quality Control and Analysis

• Conduct required quality checks and analyses according to established procedures.
• Accurately record quality results on the relevant information systems.
• Apply appropriate problem-solving techniques, such as quick-fix routines, to resolve quality-related issues.
• Escalate identified or unresolved quality concerns to the Team Leader.
• Support the maintenance of product quality standards throughout the production process.
  

Communication

• Actively participate in meetings, shift handovers, and goal review sessions.
• Use checklists to record issues, problems, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop a thorough understanding of team goals and contribute to achieving them.
• Utilise communication tools and platforms, including shift logbooks, to stay informed and communicate effectively with team members.
  

Problem Solving

• Respond promptly to upstream and downstream process triggers that could result in out-of-control situations.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, including: 5 Whys (5Y), Quick Fix Routines, Root Cause Analysis.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve operational and quality issues to minimise downtime and production losses.
  

Teamwork and People Development

• Develop and coach fellow team members in operational and technical skills.
• Support knowledge sharing and cross-skilling among Brewery Technicians.
• Contribute positively to team performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively in an unstructured and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Initiative, energy, and a proactive approach to work.
• Strong achievement drive and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing production requirements.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• A diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Food Science or a related technical discipline.
• Basic PC literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Sound problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work shifts and flexible working hours.
• Understanding of manufacturing, brewing, fermentation, filtration, or production processes will be advantageous.
  

Additional Information:

• Band: XI
  

ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.