GGB PLC operates in four drinks categories: Stout, Lager, RTD, and Malt categories. It also includes the distribution of spirits. Consumers and customers in this region expect products of the highest quality. There is also a growing middle class who are likely to experiment with new products.
GGB PLC is undertaking a significant change process, principally in the areas of accountability, quality maintenance practices, supply planning, cost reduction, and efficiency. In line with its objectives, GGB PLC will develop its people and build an environment that attracts and retains the best.
In the Supply function, we will produce quality products in a safe environment at driven costs, on time and in full with no compromise. The role is key in the GGB PLC site packaging maintenance team. The Packaging Engineer – Electrical/Automation Engineer collaborates with the Packaging Maintenance Engineer and is responsible for the delivery of plant availability and machine efficiency, working with a team of technicians.
Top 3-6 Accountabilities
- Achieve % conformance to Safety, Statutory, Engineering, and Risk Management Standards.
- Provide feedback into packaging maintenance plans.
- Achieve packaging engineering Key Performance Indicators.
- Improve asset performance versus targets through the execution of effective planned maintenance activities (shutdowns, overhauls) and providing technical recommendations into packaging teams in collaboration with the packaging maintenance planner.
- Implement the best engineering practices and provide feedback into packaging asset care management.
- Participate in the execution of packaging overhauls to ensure that these activities are completed on time, to specifications, and within budget.
- Optimise product quality through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering Right First Time (RFT) on quality and control parameters.
- Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep processes on track. Apply, record & share learnings to prevent re-occurrence.
- Manage materials, components, and spares required by their plant and equipment – includes drawing down stock from locally provided “bins” and being accountable for whatever stock is drawn down.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Skills & Knowledge: Degree in Engineering / HND Engineering.
- A demonstrated ability in maintenance engineering in food or drink manufacturing environment.
- A holder of the GhIE or equivalent recognised body will be useful.
- Proven first line leadership skills.
- Computer literate.
- Resource leadership skills.
- People management & motivational skills.
- Networking/influencing/communication skills.
- Counselling skills.
- Research skills.
- Manage complexity.
Barriers to Success in Role
- Inability to connect and build positive relationships.
- Lack of understanding of the commercial and demand agenda within the Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC business.
- Lack of exhibition of key leadership skills.
- Lack of appropriate use of language skills where necessary.
- Inability to manage people for success.