Guinness Diageo’s Nigeria Jobs: Shift Manager - Brewing

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Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo, is currently recruiting for the following position(s):

Job Title: Shift Manager - Brewing
Reference ID: 27896BR
Location: Nigeria
Level: L5 (M2)
Reports To: Brewing Manager

DIMENSIONS

Financial:
•   Responsible for effective management of shift variable costs and has significant impact on raw material costs and department's capacity & yield.
•   Responsible for the brewing equipment assets during his shift.

Market Complexity: Need to constantly reduce production cost, while maintaining high quality and delivery in a highly unionised working environment.

Leadership Responsibilities:
•   Manages full shift responsibility including direct responsibility for developing, coaching and supporting team workers and contractors and indirectly overseeing maintenance activities.
•   Interact with other Shift Managers, Brewing Manager, Packaging dept. (key internal customer), Engineering and Supply Planning, to ensure that target volumes are achieved cost effectively and on time.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Overall responsibility for the delivery of shift outputs, targets and goals by managing, leading and supporting shift team to produce to desired customer service, quality and yield levels in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

TOP 3-5 ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.     Supervise, prioritise and coordinate all activities of shift team workers, including operational, personnel, and administrative tasks to ensure that all products required are produced to target volumes and specifications with best possible efficiencies and optimum KPI's.
2.     Control cost of production by minimising process waste, maximising efficiencies and taking appropriate actions to reduce downtime and improve quality.
3.     Develop & deliver improved performance against targets through effective problem solving, decision-making and communication between shift teams, and aligned, planned activity with Operations Improvement Team, Engineering support and Supply Planning.
4.     Lead implementation of the company's health, safety, quality, and environment and hygiene standards for the protection of company products, personnel and assets in the brewing environment.
5.     Manage team's individual training & development within clear improvement plans, using the BCM and CAP framework and PIP's to drive performance and efficiencies towards world class standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•   Physical/Biological Science or Chemical Engineering Degree or equivalent
•   Knowledge of brewing or process control and WCM techniques. IBG qualification is optional.
•   4 years experience in food or drink manufacturing environment with a track record of delivering sustainable improvements in production efficiency and quality, particularly through effective people management and development.
•   Competency in production management and prioritisation of resources to meet key targets, while setting high standards & stretching goals for self & others to exceed internal & external customer needs
•   Knowledge of Guinness policies is an added advantage.
•   Structured problem evaluation & solving skills and ready to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action.
•   High level of energy and commitment to team based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships.

Barriers to Success in Role:
•   Skill set and training levels of team members.
•   If work rules are not adhered to, there is increased opportunity for workplace injury to employees.

Flexible working options: Brewery based within Nigeria

How to Apply:
•   Visit Diageo Careers
•   Click on "Search & apply"
•   Click on "Search openings"
•   Scroll down and enter "Reference ID" as Keyword
•   Then select the position for more information and application