Processing Plant Artisan

The processing plant artisan’s key functions will be to ensure the optimal running of the pilot malting plant and micro-brewery. Reducing breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance. This individual will be responsible for operation of the various production areas and in process checks. This individual will work closely with the processing plant operator.

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards (Operation of micro-brewery & pilot malting plant).
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice (In process analyses and brewery quality analyses).
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously.
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target and completing all short interval control documentation.
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages.
• Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed.
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices.
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.
• Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks.

• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule.
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days.
• Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance.
• Where production does not meet quality standards the process artisan must try to identify and resolve problems using the appropriate techniques.

• Continuous Improvement Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process.

• Demonstrated and proven technical knowledge of electrical standards and be able to read electrical schematic drawings.
• Minimum N4 Electrical/Millwright
• PC literacy
• Valid driver's license
• Malting and brewing experience would be an advantage but not required.
• Prior experience in a Process Control Environment would be an advantage but not required.

Additional information:

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB 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.