🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ International Breweries Plc – 11 Positions

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 folloiwng positions below:

1.) Planning Analyst
2.) Packaging Operator
3.) Packaging Process Artisan, Mechanical
4.) Process Artisan, Packaging Electrical
5.) Sales Analyst
6.) Brewery Logistics Manager
7.) Packaging Machine Specialist - Packer / Unpacker
8.) Packaging Artisan
9.) Packaging Machine Specialist (Bottle Washer)
10.) Packaging Process Operator
11.) CIC Agent

Job Title: Planning Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is to gather, analyse, and interpret data to provide insights and recommendations that contribute to informed decision-making, requiring a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

• Partner with colleagues to implement enhancements for increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of planning reports using Power Bi & other analytical tools.
• Analyse raw data to identify patterns, trends, and key insights relevant to the planning process.
• Work closely with our NoCC and Solutions functions to optimize and automate reporting across all planning areas;
• Collaborate with MRP Planners, SNP Planner, RetPack Specialist, Warehousing & Logistics teams in reconciling any discrepancies observed in Materials & Empties Opening Stock, Material Usages, Production, Injection & RTI across all sites.
• Schedule & follow through on dispatches of materials to the various plants from local and international suppliers.
• Identify deviations from planned deliveries and investigate root causes.
• Generate & follow through the approval process for all Purchase Requisitions raised & oversee the timely GRN of all materials delivered to sites.
• Assist to follow up with suppliers & T1 team in coordinating the delivery, pickup, and maintenance of returnable packaging assets.
• Track and review Obsolete & Near Expiry Materials with the Material Planning team for decision taking.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a similar field
• Prior experience in data analysis or related areas considered advantageous.
• Possess a robust grasp of statistics and hands-on proficiency in statistical tools like Excel, along with expertise in data analysis languages such as SQL and Python.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Packaging Operator

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment (Filling and labelling process areas which have a bigger business impact on cost and consumer quality) and related process to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities
Operating and Process Control:

• Operating equipment in Packaging process areas according to VPO standards
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls using the VPO tools
• Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems. Review trends to identify & resolve problems

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment:

• Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas.
• Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolution.
• Assisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shift.

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.
• React to the results using the VPO tools supplied

Communication:

• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute to achieving it.
• 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 the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues.

Profile

• A minimum of OND or equivalent in Engineering
• 2 years experience within a packaging FMCG industry
• Prepared to work shifts
• The main role is to apply core competencies to achieve optimum plant and process performance.
• Manage a process area according to VPO principles and standards
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment.
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Packaging Process Artisan, Mechanical

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is to operate, maintain, repair, and optimize plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate machine and equipment
• Optimize production performance and process
• Maintain, repair, and optimize plant and associated devises
• Maintain safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment
• Work in teams.
• React to the results using the VPO tools supplied
• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions.
• Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute to achieving it.
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.

Profile

• A minimum of B.Sc. / HND / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related course.
• 3 years experience in Brewing / FMCG environment
• Prepared to work shifts
• The main role is to apply core competencies to achieve optimum plant and   process performance.
• Manage a process area according to VPO principles and standards
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment.
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist).
• Initiative and energy
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Process Artisan, Packaging Electrical

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is to perform optimisation /modifications of process control systems.
• Support the installations of process control systems.
• Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment, optimise brewing plant equipment and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate machine and equipment
• Optimize production performance and process
• Maintain, repair, and optimize plant and associated devices
• Maintain safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment
• Work in teams.
• react to the results using the VPO tools supplied
• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions.
• Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute to achieving it.
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are Communicated.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment and optimise plant and associated devices:
• Locate plant, equipment, spares and relevant documentation / systems
• Plan and prepare the job
• Carry out repairs / maintenance
• Continuously improve (optimise) plant, process equipment and systems
• Operate plant and process equipment
• Calibrate instruments

Work in Teams:

• Communicate effectively in teams
• Contribute to self and team development
• Apply the VPO principles and practices:
• All work is carried out using the VPO principles

Profile

• A minimum of B.Sc / HND / B.Tech in  Electrical Engineering
• 3 years experience in Packaging / FMCG Environment
• Prepared to work shifts
• Apply core competencies to achieve optimum plant and   process performance.
• Manage a process area according to VPO principles and standards
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment.
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist).
• Initiative and energy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Sales Analyst

Job Identification: 30061441
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Key Purpose 

• The key purpose of this role is to provide district sales teams with deep-dives and localized sales analysis informed by centralized retail intelligence platform, resulting in localized insights in support of the district business plan.
• Supporting the sales team in their day to day on insights and salesforce.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

• Analysis of sales information to generate local insights.
• Support country commercial manager with business planning requirements.
• Support country commercial manager with weekly insights and analysis across sales teams.
• Support sales team with sales insights and KPI tracking.
• Localized deep dive and trend analysis as per Ad Hoc requirements.
• Weekly opportunity or issue identification for the sales teams.
• Analyse standard reporting packs and provide recommendations to sales managers and to the district manager.

Profile
Education:

• B Com / or Related Business Degree.

Experience:

• 1 – 2 years sales experience would be advantageous

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail, highly analytical.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Ability to operate efficiently in systems such as Office, In particular Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Initiative and ability to analyze market trends (creativity, initiative).
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal, influencing and internal customer liaison skills.
• Ability to make recommendations and implement changes in relation to internal customer needs (bias for action).
• Time management.
• Good communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Brewery Logistics Manager

Job Requisition ID: 30062164
Location: Ilesa, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to implement and uphold AB InBev’s safety standards, manage the brewery and regional distribution, inventory and warehousing functions, implement standard operating processes in line with DPO and VPO standards, and manage VLC, ZBB and FLC budgets in line with annual flexed targets.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Safety:

• Ensures a safe and healthy working environment for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures that legislative requirements are met and fully implemented
• Maintains a robust system of SIO generation and close out
• Quarterly safety reviews are conducted with the Logistics and Supply Directors to identify risk trends and mitigation plans
• Completes an annual risk review of internal and external processes, identifying relevant mitigation plans and implementing them.

Quality:

• Ensures that logistics teams adhere to quality guidelines specified by the Zone so that customers receive stock as per AB InBev’s quality guidelines;
• Adheres to Zone blocking mechanisms to ensure that blocked stock is at no time a risk to our stakeholders;
• Manages DOC & stock age for finished goods inventories in order to proactively identify opportunities or alleviate write off risks with functional peers in Planning, Sales and Supply.

DPO/VPO:

• Ensures that Daily, Weekly and Monthly Meeting routines are adhered to in line with mandatory DPO/VPO guidelines (OWD's, SCL, MCL, mandatory meetings)
• Conducts the Daily Logistics Meeting as per the specified TOR's listed in the DPO/VPO framework
• Ensures that processes are standardized via SOP's and work standards are monitored and improved by using Operational Work Diagnoses (OWD's)
• Track KPI's on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in line with DPO/VPO requirements; Ensures that appropriate problem-solving tools are applied for out-of-range KPI's in line with DPO/VPO methodology.

Quality:

• Maintains a healthy relationship with T1 &T2 carriers to ensure brewery throughput is maintained
• Maintains interactions with RD’s to identify opportunities for return of glass back to the brewery
• Engages with Planning Team around glass availability and sales requirements to support service level
• Ensures there is strict adherence to Inventory Policy within the warehouse
• Manages Service Level Agreements (SLA) on a weekly basis with Fleet, Quality and Sales/CIC
• Escalates relevant MBFU policy transgressions and takes appropriate actions to mitigate packaging downtime
• Manages weekly SLA with Sales with clearly documented information on sizing, sales forecast and potential SCOH; performance measures to be shared weekly includes refusals performance, sales curve index, OODD, drop size and OOS constraints.

Cost Management:

• Drives a strict adherence to flexed budgets with the delivery, warehouse and inventory management teams;
• Ensures that accountability is aligned to package owners
• Assumes overall accountability for Brewery Logistics spend on both VLC, FLC and SCOH
• Accounts for over/underspends on a weekly and monthly basis dependent on the GL frequency.

People Management:

• Ensure that the Shop Floor are aligned in terms of goals and meeting routines to drive continuous improvement
• Ensures that Monthly One on Ones are conducted in line with the target review process
• Maintains a healthy industrial relations climate with key stakeholders through documented SLA Meetings
• Communication channels are open to relevant stakeholders via Monthly All Employee meetings
• Follow up on Engagement Survey results with clear actions to correct areas of concern
• Recruitment of talent and building of pipeline
• Perform 180 reviews and address poor performance where required by means of improvement plans and or disciplinary hearings

Profile

• Degree in Logistics Management or related
• Familiar with local market environments
• Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Superior planning and leadership abilities
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Adaptability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Packaging Machine Specialist - Packer / Unpacker

Job Requisition ID: 30062274
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to maintain, repair and optimize plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality at minimum cost without sacrificing standards.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Operational Support:

• Provide specialist support for coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
• This will include standby, day shift and when requested after a time frame that standby will need expert advice or support
• Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving for the plant and support to zone
• Take part, as functional expert, in regional and central office plant optimization trials
• Provide additional support to process artisan on machine operation, machine fault finding and correct responses to machine failure modes
• Upskill process artisans with latest SWI for machine setups or machine restorations

Planned Maintenance:

• Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
• Ensure backlog meets minimum hours and schedules are reviewed as per required frequency
• Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
• Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks in during planned maintenance windows
• Partake in maintenance postmortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities.

Routine Maintenance:

• Partake in ATO cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner must be resolved using the appropriate problem-solving techniques
• Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these required, additional resources may be called in to assist
• Where problems have been uncovered, and it is required to include the work in the planned maintenance schedule, this must be communicated to the Maintenance Planner
• Carry out condition monitoring activities where these have been allocated to the Technician in accordance with the ZCM schedule.

Problem Solving:

• Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request take part, as functional expert, in AB- Report , SDCA and PDCA on request

Housekeeping And Safety:

• Always operate in a safe manner, 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
• Present 5’s plans to team and management when required
• Raise and close SIO’s related to your machine area.

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. Where required, specialist assistance may be called in
• This may include internal resources such as Instrument
• Technicians or Inspection and coding specialist or external resources such as Contractors or Suppliers
• Where repairs indicate that major work is required, such as re-wiring a motor, this must be transferred to the engineering workshop for attention
• Verify that where running repairs have been carried out, this has addressed the problem
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out
• This includes all SAP inputs
• Where running repairs cannot be carried out, communicate this to the Maintenance Planner to ensure the work is planned into the next planned window

Profile

• Min. of B.Sc / HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-3 Years on the job training/SKAP
• Manage Machines according to VPO principles and standards
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment.
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist).
• Initiative and energy.
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best).
• Key Function is to Carry out repairs / maintenance
• Plan and prepare the job.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Packaging Artisan

Job Requisition ID: 30062270
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to provide specialised dual artisan skill and knowledge to the shift team, and to support the operations, maintenance ​and problem-solving activities of the shift teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate machine and equipment
• Optimize production performance and process
• Maintain, repair, and optimize plant and associated devises
• Maintain safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment
• Work in teams.
• react to the results using the VPO tools supplied
• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute to achieving it.
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.

Profile

• Min. of B.Sc. / HND/B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-3 Years’ experience in Packaging/FMCG environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications i.e. (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Manufacturing
• Ability to communicate well
• Must be a team player
• Ability to adhere to instructions, work in shifts with minimum supervision and action oriented
• Sober mind, self-starter, physically fit and honest

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Packaging Machine Specialist (Bottle Washer)

Job Requisition ID: 30062270
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to maintain, calibrate, repair equipment, optimise Packaging equipment and associated devices to ensure availability and product quality.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Operational Support:

• Provide specialist support to the shift-based 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 on mechanical equipment, mechanical fault-finding and correct responses to mechanical failure modes

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 post-mortems 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 problem-solving techniques.

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

Improvement:

• Improve SWI's, SOP's and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis as issues arise to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising

Housekeeping and Safety:

• Always operate in a safe manner, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate ABInBev policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties.

Profile

• HND / B.Eng or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 3-5 years as Process Artisans or Maintenance Artisan on high-speed packing lines
• Computer Literate
• Systemic and Analytical problem-solver
• Good leadership potential
• Good understanding of modern maintenance practices and maintenance system, and production processes and technologies
• Influencing ability with regards to sound maintenance

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Packaging Process Operator

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The key purpose of this role is to operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes to achieve optimal effectiveness

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

• Operating equipment in Packaging process areas according to VPO standards
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls using the VPO tools
• Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems. Review trends to identify & resolve problems
• Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas.
• Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolution.
• Assisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shift.
• 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.
• React to the results using the VPO tools supplied.
• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. making use of the action logs to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute in achieving it.
• 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.
• Where problems occur, use the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues.

Profile

• A minimum of B.Sc. / HND or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience in Packaging process Environment
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in a fast-paced environment
• A team player
• High level of initiative and energy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: CIC Agent

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Description 

• The key purpose of the role is to maximize sales by taking orders via telephone and or digital channels while providing a link between customers and company.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities
KPIs:

• Volume KPIs (Beer, Focused brand, Malt), CIC Productivity KPIs (Plan Adherence, Contactability, Effectiveness, Coverage, Zero Purchase customers).

Take Orders & Promote Products:

• Record Orders.
• Promote Products in support of the district promotions plan.
• Influence Specific district-based volume target.

Handles Customers Queries & Complaints:

• Process Customers Complaints.
• Minimize full beer returns.
• Adhere to Beer Quality standards and procedures.
• Manage Internal customer processes.

Work In Teams:

• Contribute to Teams and Self development.
• Communicate effectively in the workplace.

Profile
Education:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Business related field.
• Related Certification is an additional advantage.

Experience:

• Two or more years in a similar role.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Creativity and innovation.
• Verbal ability.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• High level of energy.
• Good Excel Skills & Experience using Digital Applications.
• Speaks English and other local dialect.
• Sales Capability.
• Clear Communication.
• Multilingual.
• Salesforce and SAP proficiency.
• Excel, PPT, and Word proficiency.
• Problem-Solving/Analytical Thinking.
• Adaptability, Process Adherent, Spirited.
• Fast Paced, High Pressure, Multiple Stakeholders Management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

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