Guinness Nigeria Plc Recruitment for Technical Operator, Labeller - Lagos

Guinness Nigeria Plc is a major market for Diageo: Guinness Nigeria operates in the unique and fast growing alcohol industry of over 15mhl beer potential. It is the only company that does Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) in Nigeria. It’s an on trade dominated market but with a fast growing off trade channel.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Operator, Labeller

AutoReqId: 60254BR
Location: Ogba, Lagos
Function: Supply
Type of Job: Employee
Level: 7A
Reports To: Shift Manager: Packaging

Context of the role

• Nigeria is currently the world's leading market for the Guinness extra stout Brand. The Packaging Department is responsible for the packaging of all brewing products into returnable and non-returnable containers, ready for distribution.
• The Packaging Technical Operator is a part of the shift team & has responsibility for operating, cleaning and maintaining their plant and equipment to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a safe, reliable and cost efficient manner.
• They are also responsible for participating in all productivity initiatives and the entrenchment of EISC practices in a safe and healthy working environment.

Purpose of the role

• To produce Guinness products in a safe, quality compliant manner & at customer service levels, & within budget.
• To apply technical, process, continuous improvement and individual/team development skills to optimise overall brewery improvement and plant performance.
• To adopt a safe and professional approach to all aspects of the role as an individual/team player.

Market Complexity:

• The Nigerian beer market is complex with many competitors and a strong quality, cost and delivery focus. Need to constantly reduce production cost, while maintaining high quality and delivery to become Number 1.

Top Accountabilities

• Provide a comprehensive production service on plant and equipment to which they are primarily allocated: operating and cleaning, carrying out maintenance schedules, responding to breakdowns, assessing & monitoring plant performance on an ongoing basis and attending to all other process duties in a timely manner.
• Adhere to GNPLC policy and procedures for safety, health, environment and hygiene to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment. Utilise and apply safe systems of working and pro-actively seek opportunities to improve work environment.
• Deliver best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules. Interface with SAP as appropriate.
• Optimise product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering RFT on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track. Apply record & share learning’s to prevent re-occurrence.
• Manage materials, components and spares required by their plant and equipment – includes draw down stock from locally provided “bins” and be accountable for whatever stock is drawn down.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• 3 years’ experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery or drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Ideally have an appropriate qualification in Brewing, Packaging, Engineering or Utilities (as appropriate) and/or a nationally recognized technical qualification with Electrical/Electronic bias.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GNPLC SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving.
• Respond to change in a positive and flexible manner and sustain a positive outlook across a range of situations/challenges.
• Positive attitude to own development and looks for opportunities to help others learn and develop.

Barriers to Success:

• Skill level inadequate to successfully operate and maintain both new and ageing assets and technology.
• Lack of personal flexibility to function in a tightly manned manufacturing environment with volatile production and sales demand.
• Displacing entrenched practices with a WCM vision and culture.
• Poor inclination to pursue training and development on an individual and team basis or to share and apply new skills acquired.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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