The key purpose of this role is to provide laboratory support to the value chain by performing microbiological checks and analysis on raw materials, in-process and finished product to enable production to produce beer that conforms to AB InBev quality standards.

Key outputs and responsibilities:
• To implement optimal brewery wide microbiological standards and work practices to ensure compliance to microbiological process and product specifications.
• Prepare samples and conduct analysis
• Maintain and calibrate equipment
• Support Quality strategy as per VPO
• Manage interactions with external suppliers (cleaning contractors) and internal stakeholders (Brewing, Packaging etc.) in relation to implementing and optimizing hygiene standards and work practices to prevent microbiological contamination within the brewery.
• Apply problem solving and decision making techniques and practices and facilitate team problem solving.
• Apply appropriate reporting to ensure brewery personnel (including operators and heads of department) are aware of microbiological performance in the brewery.
• Revise and develop best operating practice standards and procedures to improve microbiological compliance within brewery.
• Conduct audits and surveys to identify opportunities for improvement in work practices and support gap closure.
• Conduct training and assessments in the workplace to improve overall compliance to microbiological standards and work practices.

Key attributes and competencies:
• Good knowledge of industrial food microbiology
• Strong analytical skills.
• Process management
• Quick decision making
• Communication skills
• Working under pressure
• Self management

Profile:
Education And Experience:
• BSc degree in Food science, Biochemistry, microbiology, Industrial chemistry, food processing technology

Additional information:
AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested candidates who meet the above specifications may apply no later than 24 May 2023.