The key Purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Brewing process areas, equipment and related processes to achieve optimal effectiveness.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Safety:
- Attend safety briefings covering incidents, near-misses, and risks
- Review MES/digital brew sheets for previous shift data
- Receive shift handover with process updates and equipment status
- Deep clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment
- Apply 5S for organization and efficiency
- Identify and report defects or unsafe conditions
- Conduct ATO tasks
Quality:
Monitoring and deliver Brewing Areas parameters (Brewhouse, Cellars, Filtration)
- Monitor fermentation vessel parameters: temperature, deviations, yeast activity
- Perform AE (Apparent Extract) and OE (Original Extract) analysis
- Conduct beer/tank/colour/volume analysis as per schedule
- Conduct frontline problem solving
Cleaning & Maintenance Activities
- Perform Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) for tanks, vessels, pipelines
- Remove trub and conduct decanter bypass analysis
- Run CIP during double brewhouse downtime
- Start and monitor steam systems
Performance Monitoring & Raw Material Coordination
- Monitor equipment and report deviations
- Ensure proper handovers
- Coordinate raw materials and process orders
Cost:
Autonomous Maintenance & Plant Walkabouts
- Perform basic maintenance (valve changes, inspections)
- Conduct routine equipment walkabouts to spot early issues
Breakdown & Escalation Management
- Quickly respond to alarms or deviations
- Escalate unresolved filtration/brewhouse issues to relevant teams
Data Entry & KPI Tracking
- Capture lab, filtration, and tank data into MES
- Track and verify beer loss, plant availability, and deviations
People:
Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
- Use tools like PFR, 5 WHY, and PTCA for root cause analysis
- Coordinate with artisans, specialists, or suppliers for resolution
Team Coaching & Leadership Support
- Receive daily coaching from Brewing Area Managers
- Assist peers with troubleshooting and process improvements
Weekend & Off-Shift Safety Leadership
- Participate in safety pillar reviews
- Lead or support initiatives (e.g. 5S, hazard elimination)
Key Attributes & Competencies:
- Must be hardworking
- Honest and self-motivated
- Ability to work in shifts
- Must be dynamic & a good team Player
- High integrity and attention to detail
- Dreams big, is curious and bold
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma or higher in Food Science, Industrial Chemistry or Engineering
- At least 2 years working experience preferably in a Foods and Beverages Industry or Production Environment
End Date: October 13, 2026
