Brewing Process Operator - Clayville

Overall Responsibility Operate and control specific production processes by monitoring performance, maintaining process stability, and ensuring products meet quality standards. Perform process-related cleaning, 5S activities, and basic first-line maintenance on equipment to support safe and efficient operations.

Focus Area 1: Safety & Compliance

• Handle materials safely and adhere to all storage and handling procedures.
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with Signal Hill Products' safety standards.
• Report and address hazards, spills, and unsafe conditions immediately.

Focus Area 2: Manufacturing Excellence

• Drive process stability through adherence to standards and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance and reduce losses.
• Contribute to improving operational efficiency and process reliability.
• Provide comprehensive handover updates to the incoming shift.
• Attend and actively participate in brewing meetings as scheduled.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update them when required.
• Support the implementation of the Manufacturing Excellence programme (OWS, SICs, Why-Why analysis, 5S audits, and logbooks).
• Perform autonomous maintenance activities, including cleaning and adherence to maintenance schedules.

Focus Area 3: Quality

• Maintain process parameters within specified limits to ensure consistent product quality.
• Conduct process checks, sampling, and accurate recording of process data.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and product specifications.
• Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with company policies to ensure a clean and food-safe work environment, including CIP processes, 5S standards, and cleaning of vessel sample points.
• Perform food safety and quality-related activities in line with the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and Quality Control (QC) requirements.
• Complete and capture quality analysis results accurately.
• Ensure optimal process quality and productivity.

Focus Area 4: Problem Solving

• Troubleshoot process deviations and equipment issues in real time.
• Conduct root cause analyses for recurring problems.
• Implement corrective actions to restore stable and efficient operations.

Focus Area 5: Process Control & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor key process parameters and equipment performance during operations using Brewmax.
• Identify and respond to process deviations or abnormalities in real time.
• Ensure consistent product quality through controlled and stable manufacturing processes.
• Conduct shiftly walkabouts within the process area.
• Plan production activities and CIP schedules as required during shift communication meetings.
• Update production plans in real time.
• Attend and actively participate in brewing meetings.
• Communicate production deviations, quality concerns, or equipment breakdowns to the Team Leader.
• Collaborate effectively with supporting departments to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences or relevant.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software applications.
• Minimum of six (6) months' experience as an operator in a production environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to pursue further studies and continuous self-development.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Technical process knowledge
• Process control and monitoring
• Data interpretation and analysis
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Safety leadership
• Quality and food safety management
• Cleaning (CIP) and equipment care
• First-line maintenance
• Manufacturing Excellence mindset
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making under pressure
• Communication and reporting
• Team collaboration

NB: Specific duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time. The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and support the business by undertaking additional duties appropriate to this job level as required. Job reference code: J1040, J1041, J1042, J1043, J492