Brewery Microbiologist and Food Safety Specialist

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.

The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? The Key Purpose of this role is to manage brewery Food Safety standards and specifications and to define, develop and implement optimal brewery wide microbiological standards, work practices to ensure compliance to microbiological processes, food safety standards and product specifications.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain safe, healthy and risk free working environment Implement safety, health/environmental procedures and legislation Maintain safety and housekeeping standards Manage Human Resources Develop employees Ensure a positive employee relations climate Manage and apply personnel practices Quality Control & Food Safety 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.

• Manage quality control environment Conform to value chain requirements Manage QC administration Optimise the availability of measuring equipment
• Maintain and control consumable stock levels Optimise team performance
• Facilitate effective team dynamics
• Maintain performance management system
• Communicate effectively in the workplace 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 Key Attributes and Competencies: Good knowledge of Food Safety and Microbiology Laboratory Systems, processes and analyses.

Experience in the application of problem-solving techniques and statistical methods. Good understanding of HACCP, GMP standards and CIP requirements. Strong computer literacy and information systems knowledge. Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management philosophies. Proven ability to integrate and facilitate multidisciplinary teams and functions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good auditing skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Ability to work effectively within teams.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or equivalent qualification. Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a Laboratory, Brewing, or Packaging environment. Specialized knowledge and experience in Microbiology. Minimum 3-6 months on-the-job training, with 6-9 months being advantageous.

Additional Information

Band: VIII ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev 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.