INTERNAL & EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY – Process Technician (Gisenyi Brewery)

We are seeking to hire a qualified and dedicated Process Technician, reporting to Shift Brewer, in Supply Chain Department.

JOB PURPOSE

Applying safety agenda is the daily job, operate and execute in quality way process and product, while improving the key performance indicators and production losses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY

 Works in line with the defined and implemented HEINEKEN Safety, Food safety and Sustainability standards, in the Brewing department and local regulation(s) Contributes, applies, and follows Safety agenda in Brewing department. Assures removal of all the waste from the department premises. Safety tasks are executed and sustained at the required level.

 

2. QUALITY OF THE PROCESS AND PRODUCT

Makes timely supply of all raw, auxiliary, and cleaning & disinfection material at the place of use. Makes basic inspection of the materials to be sure that quality is not compromised. Monitors quality of the product & process.

 

3. TPM AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Recognizes the tags and some of the improvement opportunities and executes the tasks accordingly. Executes the 5S, tagging process, CILT and applies problem solving tools. Participates / leads in the improvement teams.

 

4. PROCESS MANAGEMENT & CONDITION MANAGEMENT

Operates and executes all brewing operational process(es) on machine in line with the valid standards and procedures. Manages documentation and reporting of the area of working till his / her level of authority. Contributes to the continuous improvement activities and in case of deviations reports it to the Brewing Shift Supervisor.

 

5. EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - EQUIPMENT OPERATION & CONTROL

Operates with all machines / process(es).

 

6. QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related field Preferably in beverage with operation shop floor experience. TPM / Lean / 6 Sigma, etc. Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both verbal and written).

 

HOW TO APPLY

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to MyHR, Careers and follow instructions to apply. All applicants must apply using our online application system. CVs received via email will NOT be considered. The HR Business Partner Team will be available to support in the application process. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The closing date for submission of applications is 2nd March 2025.