International Breweries Plc
International Breweries Plc – Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.
Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Analytical
Location: Ilesa, Osun
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
- An opportunity exists for a highly skilled and result driven Laboratory Technician-Analytical in our Plant located in South-West Nigeria reporting to the QC Specialist-Analytical. The successful incumbent would carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and packaged product.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Specialist Analysis:
- Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses for which the shift-based teams are not responsible.
- Assist the shift-based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
- Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift-based teams where required.
- Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required.
- Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
Quality Auditing:
- Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
- Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with COT guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.
- Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory.
- Review quality analysis procedures of shift based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader.
- Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift based production teams and communicating results.
Problem Solving:
- Support the shift based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
- Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques.
Training:
- Support the shift based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis.
- Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques.
Continuous Improvement:
- Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
- Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
- Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required
Key Competencies:
- Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively.
- Analytical ability. Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Precision and accuracy.
- Attention to detail.
- Numeracy.
- Mental alertness and judgement.
- Problem solving skills.
Qualifications
The occupant of this position should possess:
- Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Chemistry or related field
- 2-3 years’ experience in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operations.
- Understanding of process control within a brewing/process environment
- Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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