Jobs at International Breweries Plc.

International Breweries Plc., a brewery based in Ilesa, Osun State, in the south western part of the country is offering challenging and exciting job opportunity for results oriented professionals that are interested in being part of our growth programme, in the following vacant positions:

1. Job Title: Manufacturing Development Specialist

 Job Summary

The Manufacturing Development Specialist will 

coordinate all manufacturing activities and influence the implementation of world class manufacturing processes, identifying, co-operating and actively participating in strategic improvement initiatives

 Duties and Responsibilities

§  Amongst other duties, the Manufacturing Development Specialist will;

§  Coordinate learning and development activities for technical production in line with best practice.

§  Train and coach technical staff where the need arises

§  Implement the brewery plan to support World Class Manufacturing

§  Implement manufacturing work practices and principles

§  Provide leadership for on-going manufacturing development strategies

§  Promote knowledge management processes

§  Apply value chain and improvement tools

§  Facilitate and co-ordinate the technical selection process

§  Provide industrial engineering support

Qualifications and Skills required

The occupant of this position should possess;

§  Minimum of B.SC in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

§  Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience preferably in a fast moving consumer goods   (FMCG) environment

§  Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage

Key competencies and attributes:

§  Practical knowledge of manufacturing development programme

§  Deep technical knowledge of a brewery

§  Demonstrate high initiative, be independent and proactive

§  Attention to details

§  Ability to work effectively in a team environment

2. Job Title: Training Specialist (Packaging)

Job Summary:

The Training Specialist (Packaging) who will report to the Packaging Manager will create and sustain a progressive learning environment by providing effective service to the value chain, focused on competence acquisition and performance

Duties and responsibilities

§  Amongst other duties, the Training Specialist (Packaging) will;

§  Co-ordinate learning, coaching and development activities for packaging

§  Co-ordinate training assessments on packaging teams 

§  Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

§  Carry out competence assessments

§  Deliver shop floor and supervisory training

§  Plan and initiate development and learning processes

§  Evaluate the efficiency of training

§  Develop and acquire resources and solutions within area of specialisation

Qualifications and skills required

The occupant of this position should possess;

§  Minimum of B.SC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

§  Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience preferably in a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment

§  Relevant Technical Certificate

Key competencies and attributes:

§  Knowledge of performance management, human resource development (HRD), competence assessment practices and training evaluation

§  Deep technical knowledge

§  Deep experience in a brewing, packaging or process control environment

§  Proven training, coaching and facilitation skills

§  Attention to details

§  Ability to work effectively in a team environment

3.  Job Title: Project Engineer/Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer/Engineering Manager will coordinate and manage the plant process and system and maintain the manufacturing activities to influence the implementation of world class manufacturing, identifying, co-operating and actively participating in strategic improvement initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

§  Amongst other duties, the Project Engineer/Engineering Manager will;

§  Manage plant process and systems

§  Manage productivity

§  Ensure compliance to Good Engineering standards and Best Practices

§  Coordinate/manage the overall Plant Maintenance Budget

§  Develop/implement on larger CAPIN/CAPEX

§  Optimize energetic spares stock holding

§  Scope and define projects

§  Manage acceptance tests and handover processes

§  Manage contractor

§  Evaluate suppliers and define costs

§  Lead project team

Qualifications and skills required

The occupant of this position should possess;

§  B.SC in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

§  Deep prior experience in a senior maintenance management role

§  In-depth understanding of world class manufacturing, asset care & CMMS

Key competencies and attributes:

§  High financial and systems numeracy

§  Analytical problem solver

§  Good communication skills

§  Attention to detail

§  Influencing skills

§  Good understanding of the principles and practices of manufacturing excellence

§  Good understanding of brewing, packaging and utilities process and technology

§  At least 5 years project management experience in the beverage industry.

4.  Job Title: Training Specialist (Brewing)

Job Summary:

The Training Specialist (Brewing) who will report to the Brewing Manager will create and sustain a progressive learning environment by providing effective service to the value chain, focused on competence acquisition and performance

Special duties and responsibilities:

§  Amongst other duties, the Training Specialist (Brewing) will;

§  Co-ordinate learning, coaching and development activities for brewing

§  Co-ordinate training assessments on brewing teams

§  Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

§  Carry out competence assessments

§  Deliver shop floor and supervisory training

§  Plan and initiate development and learning processes

§  Evaluate the efficiency of training

§  Develop and acquire resource and solutions within area of specialization

Qualifications and skills required

The occupant of this position should possess;

§  Minimum of B.SC/HND in any science discipline

§  Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience preferably in a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment

§  Relevant Technical Certificate

Key competencies and attributes

§  Knowledge of performance management, human resource development (HRD), competence assessment practices and training evaluation

§  Deep technical knowledge

§  Deep experience in a brewing, packaging or process control environment

§  Proven training, coaching and facilitation skills

§  Attention to details

§  Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Method of Application

The vacancies have minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants who meet the above employee specifications should send their applications in writing to info@ib.com latest 13th October, 2011 with copies of CV as an attachment (PDF file only).