The key purpose of this role is to proactively support business strategy by providing and controlling all quality parameters to the supply chain and trade expertise which enhances the competitive position of Ab InBev brands and corporate image with customers and consumers.​

Key roles and responsibilities:​

• Maintain safe, healthy and risk-free working environment ​
• Implement safety, health/environmental procedures and legislation ​
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards Trade and quality control governance for the brewery ​
• Standards are in place and well understood. ​
• Training is done against the specified methods. ​
• Verification of the execution of the procedures to ensure that they comply with the standards. ​
• Ensure that equipment is calibrated and is functioning as per original standard. ​
• Highlight of any deviations to the Quality manager, Brewing manager, Packaging manager and Plant manager for action and stop pin g of the process, when necessary, Manage quality control environment ​
• Conform to value chain requirements ​
• Manage Trade & QC administration ​
• Optimise the availability of measuring equipment ​
• Maintain and control consumable stock levels ​
• Optimise quality control management system Lead Quality strategy as per VPO ​
• Improve quality compliance and management on site and reduce reputational risks for the site​
• Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site​

Minimum Requirements:​

• Education: Min Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Microbiology or equivalent •Training: Min 3-6 months on the job training ​
• Experience: 2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation Desirable but not essential ​
• Quality certification in Quality Engineering/Management or TQM. ​
• Exposure to VPO processes in line with traceability and complaints handling​
• Beer profiling and problem solving facilitation ​
• Flexibility and ability for driving to outlets within scope​
• City & Guilds Qualification recommended. Qualified ISO 9000 series auditor ​
• Ideal 6-9 months on the job training ​
• Understanding of process control within a brewing & packaging process and environment ​
• Assertive and analytical ​
• Proactive with articulation and ability to resolve conflict and persuasive ​
• Proven leadership ability ​
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence