Brewing Technical Expert at AB inBev Tanzania

reaming 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 of this role is to drive continuous and sustainable improvements in product quality across the brewing value chain through the optimization of manufacturing processes, implementation of VPO practices, and adherence to AB InBev quality and technical standards. The role ensures the consistent delivery of production and quality targets while supporting innovation, process improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Global Technical Standards (GTS), Brewing Technical Manuals, and Process Technical Standards (PTS).
• Conduct process, quality, and work-practice audits in line with AB InBev standards.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment.
• Drive VPO implementation and continuous improvement initiatives across the brewing process.
• Monitor process performance and provide regular feedback to Brewing Managers and Zone Brewing Coordinators.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support process optimization, CAPIN, Value Analysis (VA), project implementation, and production trials.
• Collaborate with operational teams to resolve process and quality-related issues.
• Manage and control fixed and variable costs while minimizing losses and waste.
• Ensure effective maintenance practices and support production performance optimization.
• Apply performance and people management principles to develop capability and drive results.
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of brewing processes and manufacturing technologies.
• Sound understanding and application of VPO principles.
• Quality, process, and performance management.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Cost management and operational optimization.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
• Proactive, analytical, and results-driven approach.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a brewing, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Experience as a Brewing Area Manager or Brewing Trainee will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  

Additional Information:

• Band: VII
  

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.