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East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is East Africa's leading branded alcohol beverage business with an outstanding collection of brands that range from beer, spirits and adult non alcoholic drinks (ANADs) reaffirming our standing as a total adult beverage (TAB) company. With breweries, distilleries, support industries and a distribution network across t...
Reports to: Head of Logistics
Purpose of the Role:
This role is to support the Head of Logistics and support the management of transport operations across the region providing a service of executing operations, partnering with transport providers and adding value to each market in the region. The outcomes of this CoE (Centre of Excellence) are measured in: Cost Efficiency, Service and Collaborative and value creating relationships
The role holder will work with a complex range of in market stakeholders (MD, Supply, Finance, and Commercial) as well as the Central Operational Excellence and CoE team)
He/she will need to interact across cultures & have strong influence/impact within businesses and with external suppliers. He/she will also need to engage and partner with key Diageo Supply Partners (3PL’s, GDBS, etc.) as well as external transport suppliers.
Key Accountabilities:
Requirements – Capabilities, Skills & Experience:
Excellence in Supply Chain:
Upholds Standards – The role holder will be expected to embrace the EISC (Excellence in Supply Chain) Standards, always apply them effectively in their role and adhere to them.
Performance Management – The role holder will understand the importance of tiered performance management, identifying critical KPIs and required practices on a shift, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis with the ability to bring suppliers on the same journey.
Continuous Improvement – the role holder will be expected to be flexible and embrace change, continuously looking for ways to improve operations. From techniques such as SIC and DMAIC they should drive structured continuous improvement practices.
Leadership Capabilities:
Win through Execution - Lead bold execution in a fast-moving world
Inspire through Purpose - Amplify our purpose internally and externally
Shape the Future - Create focus and ownership for shaping Diageo’s future ambition
Invest in Talent - Harness the full extent of Diageo’s talent and diversity
Job Description :
KBL operates within a multi-cultural, multinational, multi currency environment. KBL Supply comprises several Departments in Plan & Source, Make and Move. The Sensory and Microbiology role sits in the make function and is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring hygiene systems to prevent and control infections in the plant (Brewing and Spirits) as well as protecting the employees from Legionella outbreak. The role is also responsible for the release of finished products to the trade with the main aim of giving consumers the best quality products in a safe environment. This role works closely with the Site Manager, Head of Packaging, Head Brewer, Head of Spirits, Head of Engineering and Head of Logistics, Suppliers, Customer Service and Marketing department, Government officers and Beer OpEx Team
Market Complexity
The Kenya beer market is very complex with many international and local competitors therefore requires a ruthless focus on quality gates at each stage of beer release and at the same time driving down the cost of goods sold.
It is critical that the company maintain high quality of water, Malt, barley, process aids and brands through effective Microbiological and sensory procedures in order to remain at the top in the market and satisfy the expectations and needs of the consumer at competitive cost.
Purpose of the Role
To prevent, diagnose and control beer infections by identifying and characterizing organisms across the entire brewing chain while achieving or exceeding the business targets for Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety as defined in the annual operating plan (AOP).
As a Sensory panel leader, run an effective sensory panel according to Diageo way of brewing standards, coordinate release of product to trade and guide the site on improvement programs required to improve the sensory quality ratings.
Key Accountabilities
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Microbiology
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