Key outputs and responsibilities
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Provide specialist support to the shift based and day shift teams during operations.
Assist as functional expert in problem solving.This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift based teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP, with strong computer literacy skills
The candidate will be responsible for liaising with suppliers, following up on orders and repairs, and coordinating spare parts and equipment to support efficient plant operations and minimise downtime.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required.
Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
Partake in maintenance postmortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate PS techniques and loop closure.
RUNNING REPAIRS
On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action
Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out as per SAP requirements
PROBLEM SOLVING
Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem solving approach to resolve
Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction
Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request Take part in FFA's on request
The candidate must be confident participating in meetings, communicating with plant personnel, and providing clear technical feedback to support effective problem-solving and teamwork.
IMPROVEMENT
Improve SWI's, SOP's and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising
Ability to drive maintenance cost-saving initiatives
Implement reliability improvements through the effective use of VPO tools, including AWS (Artisan Work Station), SDCA, and related continuous improvement methodologies.
HOUSEKEEPING AND SAFETY
Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate AB InBev policies and procedures
Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties and workstation and area of responsibility.
Knowledge and experience in the creation and review of RAMs (Risk Assessment Method Statements)
Key attributes and competencies
Management skills
People handling ability
Mental alertness, analytical and problem-solving skills
Conceptual skills
Engineering Specialist SME - Subject matter expert
Minimum Requirements
Min - N6 Technikon qualification
Trade test qualification in Mechanical or Millwright
Training:
3 - 5 years in a Brewing or production environment
Experience:
1-3 Years technical mechanical/millwright brewing.
Experience in a leadership capacity in a FMCG environment