International Breweries Plc Latest Job Vacancies

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 below:

Job Title: Trade Marketing Representative

Job Requisition ID: 30047602
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to leverage capital and people resources in order to enhance sustainable growth in sales volume, market share and competitive advantage.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities
Channel Management & Execution:

• Custodian of channel and trade marketing knowledge and expertise.
• Define, quantify and sensibly segment the appropriate channel within the market, and then apply channel strategies accordingly
• Ongoing development, co-ordination and standardisation of IRVPs incorporating this into the connection strategy through alignment with marketing and execution standards, development of tool kits, frameworks, measures and standards and best practice transfers
• Develop the above IRVPs programmes (in conjunction with brand marketing) that fit, and are appropriate to, agreed channel strategies, including events, refrigeration, draught, merchandising, category management, signage and promotions.
• To develop expertise in merchandising, promotions, point of connection (POC), events, category management, BTL, calendar development etc.
• Ownership of the system to monitor trade execution standard whilst working with sales team to ensure execution standards are met
• Develop, own and drive Cold Strategy in country

Channel Communication:

• Develop and own the definition of execution standards across all elements of the sales driver triangle
• Develop annual BTL plans (Executions and Promotions) and communicate to sales teams
• Complete details behind each activity including budgets, capture in an annual activity plan and share with sales teams
• Develop and manage appropriate competitor response in trade
• Ensure promotion activities and point of connection materials allocations take place as per plans and need for adhoc responses from time to time
• Review activity and results; communicate changes and initiatives through regular CPF sessions.
• Review, Track in-trade audit KPIs and communicate in-trade audit standards

Budgets and P&L:

• Fully accountable for BTL budget, including Executions and Brand Promotions
• Fully accountable for Coolers, Draught and Activations equipment Capex budget
• Ensure adherence to budget disciplines for department
• Implement appropriate controls to ensure transparency and accountability of expenditure
• Manage fixed costs

Customer Relationships:

• Build effective business partnerships with key customers
• Manage 3rd Party BTL agencies and ensure set standards are met at all times.
• Review performance against communicated targets.

Profile
Education:

• Minimum of a First Degree in either Business Administration or Humanities from an accredited, and recognised university.

Experience:

• 2 years experience in trade marketing
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications i.e. (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Key attributes and competencies:

• Excellent management & leadership skills
• Practical knowledge of market structures and consumer trends in Nigeria
• Numeracy Skills – ability to work with detailed analysis
• Process and Project management
• Ability to persuade and get results through managing diverse groups
• High attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Junior Brewer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Purpose of the Role

• The key purpose of this role encompasses strong support towards the SDCA activities within the brewing department.
• The role is intended to fulfill the development activities post the traineeship which encompasses support of brewing routines, acting roles within the brewing department, completion of KPI value adding project work and to obtain experiential learning within the brewing department.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

• Acting roles with agreed learning outcomes by the employee, the direct line manager, Zone coordinators and Zone L&D specialists
• Selection and planning (with zone and line manager approval) of a Key KPI improvement project, and/or appropriate Implementation Project
• Integrating into the brewing department/ respective acting departments throughout employment in role, with full exposure to leadership levels within the department
• Form the first line of support to the shift teams in the problem-solving Relay, prior to the BAM review.
• Find root causes where prior reviews could not, escalate as required, as well as provide the required support and coaching on problem solving. Involvement in the loop closure of root causes is also required
• Supporting ATO at Operator Level and staying compliant to the ATO plan developed in conjunction with the Brewery Leadership team in accordance with the VPO Maintenance Pillar
• Undertake on the completion of relevant OWDs in support of the BAM and drive the continuous improvement activities reached through OWDs
• Provide admin and reporting support to the BAM
• Support the utilisation of GOPs within the brewing department and assist in the tracking of activities driving GOP compliance and improvements
• Partake in sensory routines, as well as support tracebacks and traceability exercises required for problem solving and continuous improvements
• Support financial visibility and management against BOM’s when needed
• Lead and conduct project work related to Key KPI improvement and/or appropriate Implementation Project.
• This project needs to be selected and agreed with the respective line manager, subject to approval by ZBQ leadership.*Initial Project scope framework to be compiled by JB and presented back to Zone & BOP Director, following a defined framework (DMAIC)
• The plan must be accompanied by a detailed plan and success criteria which must translate into KPI improvement.
• The improvement work must be subject to monthly reviews with the Plant Manager, Brewing Manager, BTE as well as the Zone L&D and ZBQ Coordinator.
• Capability must be shown through improvement of KPIs through the use of prescribed VPO practices.
• Act in positions to gain experiential training in leading teams and applying VPO tools in order to deliver on key Departmental priorities. All acting roles need to be preceded with a signed off learning plan with the BTE and Zone and accompanied by feedback on monthly check ins with the Plant Manager, Brewing Manager, Brewing Technical Expert and Zone L&D and ZBQ coordinators.
• The incumbent must ensure that this role is fully integrated into the department, and is represented in the leadership team of this department
• The role is subject to scheduled progress review by the Zone Brewing Manager, Zone L&D and ZBQ Coordinators, Brewing Manager, Brewing Area Managers and Brewing Technical Experts.
• Adherence to AB InBev and global brewing quality standards.
• Through complete integration within the department, the individual is required to partake in leadership meetings and engagements, contributing to department strategy and decision making.
• Through prescribed VPO practices, facilitate team problem solving and decision making.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc Degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. IBD Certification as added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Brewing Process Operations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Material Requirement Planner

Requisition ID.: 30049417
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Description 

• The key purpose of this role is to ensure a consistent supply of materials to plants to satisfy production volumes while optimizing cash flow.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Deliver weekly and long term MRP runs
• Prepare and present materials related KPIs, gaps and opportunities in supply review
• Manage materials within cash flow budgets and against inventory policy
• Manage call offs from suppliers
• PR generations for all materials and Retpack
• Supplier management (operational level)
• Ensuring material supply against requirement
• Expediting of urgent deliveries
• Control/Loss Prevention and Obsolete Management
• Stock level management at Brewery and Supplier
• Materials management for NPD, Promotions and discontinuations, including phase in and phase out planning
• Risk identification and mitigation
• System and Master Data maintenance
• Identify and implement cost avoidance and cost reduction initiatives
• KPI tracking – DCBL material, Inventory Out of Range
• Reporting

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of HND
• B Tech Logistics or Equivalent qualification in Logistics or Commercial
• Minimum of 6 months on-the-job training.
• Ability to negotiate and influence Suppliers
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with Supply chain principles, from Purchasing through to manufacturing
• Ability to use SAP, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation, report drafting, and interpersonal skills
• Discipline and rigor around process and attention to detail
• Supply chain orientated degree, or degree in one of the numerical sciences preferred

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Laboratory Technician (Analytical)

Job Requisition ID: 30049463
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to carry out sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and packaged product.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses for which the shift-based teams are not responsible
• 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
• 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
• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates should possess a 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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Manufacturing System Manager

Job Requisition ID: 30047607
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to ensure resource availability to execute projects in brewery, provides C&A operational support at brewery level to ensure maximized productivity, efficiency and availability. and ensure integrity of the control layer including MES integration.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Continuity and Risk Accountable for system BCP and DRP plans for the brewery.
• In partnership with Solutions, develops and implements approaches to hardware and software obsolescence.
• Accountable for manufacturing system security.
• Contribute to the sharing of best practice between breweries
• Ensure adherence to antivirus and support patch requirements.
• Vendor Management with support from ZBS/Solutions to enhance the effectiveness of C&A vendors.
• Validation of system integrator effectiveness and quality. Necessary service level agreements to be in place with vendors.
• Partnering provide single point of contact between brewery and solutions.
• People Management facilitate team problem solving and decision-making
• Lead the manufacturing systems team in a manner that engenders ownership, empowerment and team interaction
• Lead the development of systems’ team goals and ensure these are communicated and understood by team members
• Comply with and administer Zone people cycle
• Ensure training need analyses are conducted and training plans developed for team members
• Ensure appropriate competencies are developed in the team, and ensure cross skilling occurs within the systems team
• Ensure safe plant operations
• Ensure effective process control
• Optimize and improve plant processes
• Well Managed C&C function
• Well managed and properly maintained C&A environment
• Systems available at all times to support production requirements
• Ability to adapt to new production requirements
• Visibility and reporting of plant processes
• Alignment to global supply systems
• Ensure standardization is adhered to in order to leverage skills and scale
• Ensure proper root causes established to eliminate problems
• Identify potential C&A solutions to resolve business problems
• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures.
• Manage ZBB Automation and CAPEX budgeting process
• Control departmental costs.

Profile

• Diploma in Engineer Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics
• Ability to anticipate situations and take charge
• Ability to learn new systems quickly
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Control and Automation
• Microsoft server software
• Manufacturing Execution systems (MES).
• PLC systems
• Manufacturing processes
• S88 batch control standard
• Field instrumentation and networks
• SCADA systems.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Safety & Environment Facilitator

Requisition ID.: 30049479
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Description 

• The key purpose of this role is to provide support to operational and line management to ensure the functioning of a comprehensive and professional Occupational Health and Safety System. Ensuring compliance to Safety systems, standards and work practices to achieve targets set for the VPO Safety Pillar and Safety KPI’s.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance to the applicable Occupational Health & Safety Act
• To monitor and advise on Safety VPO Pillar performance in the plant
• Ensure work place hazards are identified and communicated to all staff
• Support and facilitate safety improvement interventions across the plant
• Promote awareness of occupational safety and the VPO Safety programme
• Conduct audits and reviews related to the VPO Safety Pillar and legal compliance
• Conduct investigations into incidents together with line managers identifying root cause and proposing both corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain documentation such as SOP’s, policies and procedures as related to safety
• Identify safety and legal training needs and conduct training where required
• Ensure induction of both employees and contractors take place in accordance with standards
• Ensure the safe execution of Capex projects and support safe work practices where required
• Drive closure of investigations, safety gaps and legal compliance in the plant
• To assist in the investigation selected insurance claims in the plant
• Ensure the site is adequately secured and the contracted security provider complies with standards
• Support the Environmental compliance program where required

Profile

• National Diploma in Safety Management/Engineering or related
• 2-5 years experience in a Brewery with exposure to VPO, Safety and Engineering fields
• Experience in working in an industrial or FMCG environment essential
• Good presentation, report drafting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coach and training teams
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work across the levels in the plant
• Knowledge of industrial safety rules and regulations
• Technical skills to identify safety and operational non-compliance
• Ability to conduct investigations into safety incidents, identifying root causes and developing preventative and corrective actions [Incident Investigator]

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• AbInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in- line with AbInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
• We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Title: Utilities Engineer

Requisition ID.: 30048188
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to provide for the efficient supply of all utilities to the production departments within the brewery.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, healthy and risk-free working environment
• Ensure manufacturing systems and instrumentation integrity
• Ensure engineering standards compliance
• Manage small site projects
• Lead asset care strategy
• Manage financial performance
• Plan the annual quarterly, monthly and weekly schedules such that the maintenance work is done in the available plant shutdown time.
• Design and arrange minor modifications to plant to eliminate performance problems
• Co-ordinate relationships between maintenance, engineering services, projects and brewing staff
• Evaluate the condition of problematic plant in order to inform management timeously to establish replacement programmes
• Control expenditure on projects

Profile

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Mechanical / Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering
• 2 –3 years Experience as a sectional Engineer will be an added advantage
• Analytical and evaluative skills
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Articulate & Conceptual skills
• Accurate, decisiveness and persuasiveness
• People handling and leadership skills.
• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Display initiative and ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organisation, within a team environment and with suppliers
• Motivated self-starter with high energy levels
• Ability to work underpressure and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Teamplayer.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• AbInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in- line with AbInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
• We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.