Brewing Engineer - Guinness Ghana Breweries



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Guinness Ghana Breweries operates from two sites in five drinks categories: Stout, Lager, RTD, Non-alcoholic Malt and Mainstream spirits, as well as the distribution of Spirits.

Growth in the Ghana economy is expected to continue at mid to high single digit in a competitive environment.

Consumers and customers in this region expect products of the highest quality. There is also a growing middle classes who are likely to experiment with new products.

  • GGBPLC is undertaking a significant change process, principally in the areas of accountability, quality maintenance practices, supply planning, cost reduction and efficiency. In line with its objectives, GGBPLC will develop its people and create an environment that attracts and retains the best people.
  • As the Supply function we will produce quality products in a safe environment at competitive costs, on time and in full with no errors.
  • The role holder will need to develop, support and implement specific plans to achieve standards

Purpose of the role

  • Work at tier 1 & 2 to deliver Asset Care functional expertise across the area/site and lead the shift Asset Care Technicians and support the day-based asset care support team to resolve sophisticated equipment problems
  • Actively lead and sponsor CAPEX and innovation activity at site level
  • Lead and advocate good governance around internal and external compliance (health & safety, quality and environment).
  • Continuous Improvement – accountable for specialist improvement activity
  • Provide high levels of specialist support to the operations teams.
  • Proactively lead on performance analysis that drives improvement actions that address adverse performance trends.
  • Lead the MMS Asset Care deployment within the Asset Care within areas of responsibility.
  • Work with Operating Equipment Manufacturers to drive faster problem-solving and greater plant availability
  • Support in the delivery of outstanding performance in all aspects of the balanced scorecard (Safety, Quality, Environment, Asset Care, Delivery, Efficiency, Cost and Morale).


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Qualifications

Entry-level requirements – skills and experience

  • BSc Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University with 5 years of working experience in an MFCG OR HND Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of working experience
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience in an operations environment
  • Relevant IBD qualification (General Certificate in Spirits/Beer Packaging) or willing to complete

Experience Crucial

  • Ability to manage people's performance, mentor and development of a multi-disciplined team
  • Detailed solid understanding and demonstrated expertise in all areas of plant in area
  • Proactive structured problem-solving skills learnt through exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or Manex
  • Expert knowledge of RCPS, 5S, Set Up Time Reduction, Autonomous Maintenance
  • Basic financial awareness, understanding of business drivers, budgeting processes.
  • Proficient in use of standard business (MS Office) and Diageo packages.
  • Project Management skills & experience
  • Track record of maintenance management – KPI improvement, planning efficiency and alignment, CI

Desirable

  • Good solid understanding of Environmental legislation and standards
  • Outstanding people management practices
  • Commercial understanding of production & supply chain management. Financially aware – CAPEX, R&M
  • Deep knowledge of ME, packaging, lean methodologies, process control, RCM
  • SAP (or MRP systems), Planned Maintenance, Environmental and Quality systems

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure alignment to Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards and compliance to maintenance regulatory standards at all times.
  • Lead the deployment of the MMS Asset Care practices in the shift asset care teams and within the support team
  • Lead the specialist support team to ensure maximum equipment availability
  • Ensure the asset care team implement all scheduled specialist improvement activity.
  • Attend daily asset care review meetings, and take appropriate action to provide support to course correct non conformance
  • Continuously drives for next level of performance through review of Autonomous Maintenance, Asset Care and Focused Improvement.
  • Ensure effective management of spare parts
  • Take ownership for the asset care budget and ensure most cost-effective solutions are executed
  • Develop team morale, recognize great performance and take timely action to address under performance where necessary
  • Role model and coach team in the use of problem-solving tools
  • Apply specialist knowledge to lead improvement projects using DMAIC methodology
  • Engage with the Daily Operational Review meetings to raise, discuss and follow up on persistent performance issues to root cause problem solving and effective control


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