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Brewing Operator job at Nile Breweries Limited
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Jul-08
Location: Uganda, Jinja
Brewing Operator 2025-07-08T02:13:32+00:00 Nile Breweries Limited https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1780/logo/Nile%20Breweries%20Limited.png https://www.nilebreweries.com/ FULL_TIME Uganda Jinja 00256 Uganda Manufacturing Science & Engineering 2025-07-12T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 The key purpose of this role is the operation of the brewing plant and process, the execution of maintenance and asset care activities in support of the Brewing Process Artisan. The Brewing Operator also supports the Brewing Process Operator in the execution of quality control checks. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Operation and process control - Operating equipment in Brewing process areas according to the work instructions, and supporting the plant control system under instructions of the Brewing Area Manager.
- Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops.
- Where process performance does not meet target, or trends or opportunities timeously. indicate the existence of problems, corrective action must be initiated.
- Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems
- Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analyses work practice.
- Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in quality or production problems.
- Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed.
- Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 4s principles and following safe work practices.
- Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.
- Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks.
Maintenace of Plant and Equipment - Carrying out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of equipment according to the work instructions and in accordance with the Autonomous maintenance schedule.
- Performing simple autonomous maintenance tasks (e.g. replacement of simple valves), in accordance with the maintenance schedule, and where required requesting the assistance of the Process Artisan.
- Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Brewing Area Manager for resolution.
Quality control and Analysis - Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses and recording the results on the appropriate information system.
- The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions. Where quality problems have arisen, apply the 5Y’s and quick fix routines to resolve.
Communication - Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
- Fully understand the team goals and participate in team goal review sessions.
- Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
- Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.
Problem Solving - Where problems occur, use 5Y’s and quick fix routines to identify the possible origin and report these to the Process Artisan and or Brewing Area Manager for resolution.
- Provide information to teams carrying out problem solving or FFA’s as required.
Continuous Improvement - Identify sources of waste and report these to the Brewing Area Manager.
Minimum Requirements: - BSc Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Completed brewing traineeship
- At least 2 years production experience, of which 1 years’ operating at a management level within Brewing
Additional Information: JOB-686c7ecc2d0d1 Vacancy title:
Brewing Operator Jobs at:
Nile Breweries Limited Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, July 12 2025 Duty Station:
Uganda | Jinja | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: The key purpose of this role is the operation of the brewing plant and process, the execution of maintenance and asset care activities in support of the Brewing Process Artisan. The Brewing Operator also supports the Brewing Process Operator in the execution of quality control checks. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Operation and process control - Operating equipment in Brewing process areas according to the work instructions, and supporting the plant control system under instructions of the Brewing Area Manager.
- Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops.
- Where process performance does not meet target, or trends or opportunities timeously. indicate the existence of problems, corrective action must be initiated.
- Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems
- Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analyses work practice.
- Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in quality or production problems.
- Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed.
- Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 4s principles and following safe work practices.
- Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.
- Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks.
Maintenace of Plant and Equipment - Carrying out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of equipment according to the work instructions and in accordance with the Autonomous maintenance schedule.
- Performing simple autonomous maintenance tasks (e.g. replacement of simple valves), in accordance with the maintenance schedule, and where required requesting the assistance of the Process Artisan.
- Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Brewing Area Manager for resolution.
Quality control and Analysis - Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses and recording the results on the appropriate information system.
- The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions. Where quality problems have arisen, apply the 5Y’s and quick fix routines to resolve.
Communication - Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
- Fully understand the team goals and participate in team goal review sessions.
- Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
- Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.
Problem Solving - Where problems occur, use 5Y’s and quick fix routines to identify the possible origin and report these to the Process Artisan and or Brewing Area Manager for resolution.
- Provide information to teams carrying out problem solving or FFA’s as required.
Continuous Improvement - Identify sources of waste and report these to the Brewing Area Manager.
Minimum Requirements: - BSc Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Completed brewing traineeship
- At least 2 years production experience, of which 1 years’ operating at a management level within Brewing
Additional Information: Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now
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