Maltings Technical Expert

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 facilitate continuous sustainable improvement in product quality throughout the value chain by optimizing malting technology and ensuring compulsory adherence to standards. Through VPO practices, this role is to ensure that there is a superior performance relating to Governance against standards, Trending and aiding in foresight of the department, and Innovation aspects, all executed through correct VPO practices.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Control and ensure implementation of local and franchise Malting manual content
• Regulate concession and permit systems
• Enforce adherence to standards governed through the PTS (Process Product Technical Specifications)
• Audit of plant against standard audit template
• Identify noncompliance and opportunities
• Give specific recommendations to the Production Manager and Process Lead regarding action required
• Feedback to Zone Process Manager and highlight areas of concern.
• Coordinate process changes
• Initiate and execute quality improvements
• Coordinate and execute project implementation in the production and logistic departments
• Identification of out-of-control situations or trends from quality results and process monitoring
• Work with Production Manager to resolve the problems using VPO tools and practices
• Ensure that appropriate process monitoring and control systems are in place
• VPO driven MCRS must allow for adequate identification of production concerns
• Monitor all aspects of raw materials
• Ensure deep understanding of VPO standards and assist with implementation across silo and process areas

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Positive can-do attitude that can work with people at different level
• Highly assert
• Outstanding interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Analytical problem solver and demonstrated ability at implementing effective problem solving
• Enquiring and curious mindset
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of Standard Work Practices and VPO methodologies

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Completed Maltings or Brewing traineeship
• At least 2 years production experience
• Demonstrated experience in driving commercial decisions in malting (operational, people)
• Superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion at maintaining quality
• Proven team leadership skills

Additional Information:

• Band: VII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB 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.