Maintenance Controller, Control & Autom at Accra Brewery PLC

Accra Breweries was established in 1931, we are dedicated to celebrating national pride and creating extraordinary moments by brewing and sharing only the finest beverages. We are a proud member of Anheuser-Busch InBev, a multinational brewing and beverage company based in Belgium.

We are a home to Shandy, Eagle Lager, Eagle Stout, and the iconic Club Beer, that has been enjoyed by Ghanaians for over 80 years. The brewer is also produces non-alcoholic malt beverage; Beta Malt and imports our global brands Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, Accra Brewery PLC has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using renewable energy sources and promoting responsible water use. The company also supports local communities through various corporate social responsibility programs, including initiatives focused on education, health, and entrepreneurship.

At Accra Breweries PLC, we create many moments to fulfil our dream of creating a future with more cheers!Key roles and responsibilities:

Asset Care:

Manage all Packaging electrical and automation maintenance activities and lead the C&A team
Diagnoses and interprets problems (fault finding) to optimize production output and with own team carrying out the plant repairs
Responsible for the reduction of breakdowns in the brewing area by analyzing breakdowns, complying with the PM requirements and implementing Continuous Improvements
Review and Implementation of Planned Maintenance Procedures (Daily, Weekly and Monthly Checklists)
Ensures that service levels agreements are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative and predictive maintenance effectively
Participate in executing the department’s asset care strategy and ensure the machine performance of the brewing department is maintained
Coaches and develops the engineering skills of other maintenance and operational staff
Control and oversee maintenance cost against available budget
Ensure engineering standards applied correctly
Draws up, Coaches and develops engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOPs
Coach Artisans on AWS

Optimize Production Performance and Processes:

Locate plant, equipment, spares and relevant documentation / systems
Plan and prepare the job
Carry out repairs / maintenance
Continuously improve (optimise) plant, process equipment and systems
Operate plant and process equipment
Calibrate instruments
Maintenance KPI’s and PI’s
Autonomous Operations implemented and sustained as per plan. Enforce and maintain safe work areas
Delegate and monitor work activities
Manage continuous improvement projects
Maintain machines & repairs breakdowns
Support and coach team members,
Perform SKAP Assessments for team members
Solve situational problems
Technical support service
Conduct audits

Optimize Team Performance:

Communicate effectively in teams
Develop and monitor team goals
Contribute to self and team development
Manage personal development and performance
Develops apprentices, artisans and machine specialist. Ensure that a development plan is in place

Administration:

Identifies CAPEX UPP opportunities that need to be addressed.  Prepares the allocated area ZBB Maintenance budget
Complies to approved budget
Highlights risk areas ahead of time, cost, support implementation as required

Facilitate Team Problem Solving and Decision Making:

Completed 5 why’s
FFA participation
Loss and Waste analysis for top 3 equipment in assigned areas based on the 12-week view
Ensure that artisan workstations are aligned to address the identified problem areas

Health & Safety Policy:

Identification and closure of unsafe practices through SIO’s
Safety inspections conducted
Safe maintenance practices audited
Adherence to PPE policies
Maintenance tools are in good working order

Manage Human Resources:

Develop employees
Manage and apply personnel processes
Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate

Lead the Application of VPO Principles and Practices:

All work is carried out using the VPO principles
Understands, Implements and Complies to the GOP requirement
Sustains what has been implemented

Profile:

Degree/HND in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics) or equivalent trade
3 – 5 years Control & Automation experience with 3 years in supervisory level
Knowledge of Brewing, Utilities and Packaging plant will be an advantage
PC literate (Proficiency in Microsoft office applications)
Ability to manage a maintenance department.
Analytical and evaluation skills
People management skills