Brewing Operator at AB InBev, August 2026

Company: AB InBev
Position: Brewing Operator
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Band: XI

Job Purpose

The Brewing Operator is responsible for operating the manual brewing plant and processes not associated with PLC control. The role also involves carrying out maintenance and asset-care activities in support of the Brewing Technician Artisan and assisting the Brewing Technician Operator with quality-control checks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shift-Based Production Performance

• Operate designated plant and equipment.
• Monitor brewing processes during the shift.
• Ensure process quality and productivity.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Coordinate autonomous maintenance and cleaning activities.

2. Shift Team Performance

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other team members.
• Support the team in achieving production and operational goals.

3. Administration

• Follow required administrative systems and procedures.
• Contribute to personal and team development.

4. Operating and Process Control

• Operate manual brewing equipment according to work instructions.
• Support the plant control system under the direction of the Brewing Team Leader.
• Monitor process performance against targets and record short stops.
• Initiate corrective action when performance falls below target or problems are identified.
• Record waste and product movement using the appropriate systems.
• Review waste trends to identify problems and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct required quality checks and analyses.
• Respond quickly to upstream or downstream conditions that could affect production or quality.
• Apply appropriate problem-solving procedures.
• Perform housekeeping duties using 4S principles and safe work practices.
• Identify and correct unsafe working practices.
• Assist fellow team members with their tasks.

5. Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

• Carry out detailed cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of equipment according to work instructions and the autonomous maintenance schedule.
• Perform simple autonomous maintenance tasks, such as replacing simple valves.
• Request assistance from the Process Artisan when required.
• Identify defective equipment and report it to the Process Artisan or Team Leader for resolution.

6. Quality Control and Analysis

• Conduct required quality checks and analyses.
• Record quality results in the appropriate information system.
• Follow the quality checks specified in the relevant work instructions.
• Where quality problems occur, apply 5Y’s and quick-fix routines to resolve them.

7. Communication

• Participate actively in shift meetings.
• Ask questions, provide suggestions, and contribute to discussions.
• Use the gap list to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities.
• Understand team goals and participate in goal-review sessions.
• Use communication tools such as the shift logbook to stay informed and communicate operational issues.
• Complete proper handovers to incoming team members, particularly regarding plant performance, quality, and maintenance.

8. Problem Solving

• Use 5Y’s and quick-fix routines to identify the possible causes of problems.
• Report identified issues to the Process Artisan and/or Team Leader for resolution.
• Provide information to teams conducting problem-solving activities or FFAs when required.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Identify sources of waste.
• Report waste sources and improvement opportunities to the Team Leader.

Minimum Requirements

Internal Applicants

• Level 4 Literacy
• Level 4 Numeracy
• Relevant prior AB InBev experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Machine-specific experience

External Applicants

• Grade 12
• IBD Certificate
• Completed Brewing Learnership
• CAP/SKAP completed and assessed summatively within the past 12 months
• 2–5 years’ experience in a brewing environment
• Previous experience in a process-controlled manufacturing environment, preferably food/FMCG
• Mechanical aptitude
• PC literacy, particularly Microsoft and SAP
• Understanding of the brewing process value chain is preferred, from raw-material transfer through BBT, including E&F through to Packaging.

Additional Information

Band: XI

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require approval from their Line Manager. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The listed requirements are minimum requirements, and management reserves the right to consider additional relevant information during shortlisting.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the AB InBev recruitment portal:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided vacancy.