Apply Now- Job Vacancy: Ongoing recruitment at Guinness Nigeria Plc, Janury 2018

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Guinness Nigeria Plc is a major market for Diageo: Guinness Nigeria operates in the unique and fast growing alcohol industry of over 15mhl beer potential. It is the only company that does Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) in Nigeria. It’s an on trade dominated market but with a fast growing off trade channel.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

 Job Title: Team Leader, Packaging

AutoReqId: 60251BR
Location: Ogba, Lagos
Function: Sales
Type of Job: Employee
Level: L6
Reports To: Shift Manager
Context of the role

• The Packaging Department is responsible for the packaging of all brewing products into returnable and non-returnable containers, ready for distribution.
• The Packaging Team Leader is responsible for his Line during shift production hours, with full responsibility for his team and the dept. assets. The incumbent oversees all packaging activities through his team, and reports to the Packaging Shift Manager. The incumbent is responsible for meeting shift production volumes on his/her line at the right quality, while achieving targets in a cost efficient manner.
• They are also responsible for the shift delivery of all productivity initiatives and the entrenchment of EISC practices in a safe and healthy working environment.

Purpose of the role

• Overall responsibility for the delivery of Line output during shift run, targets and goals by managing, leading and supporting shift team to produce in a safe manner to desired customer service, quality and yield levels in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• To identify and drive improvement, ensuring delivery of dept. goals.
• To manage resource allocation, develop team members and optimise individual potential to contribute to overall site performance.

Market Complexity:

• The Nigerian beer market is very complex with many competitors and a strong quality, cost and delivery focus.
• Need to constantly reduce production cost, while maintaining high quality and delivery in a highly unionised working environment.

Top Accountabilities

• Supervise, prioritise and coordinate all activities of shift team workers on Line, including operational, personnel, and administrative tasks to ensure that all products required are produced to target volumes and specifications with best possible efficiencies and optimum KPI’s.
• Control cost of packaging by minimising process waste, maximising efficiencies and taking appropriate actions to reduce downtime and improve quality.
• Develop & deliver improved performance against targets through effective problem solving, decision-making and communication between shift teams, and aligned planned activity with EISC Team, Engineering, Brewing, customer services and Brewery Logistics.
• Lead implementation of the company’s health, safety, quality, environment and hygiene standards for the protection of company products, personnel and assets in the packaging environment.
• Manage team’s individual training & development within clear improvement plans, using the BCM and CAP framework and Perfect Plant methodology to drive performance and efficiencies towards world class standards.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Science or Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Should hold an IBD/NSE qualification and knowledge of packaging and WCM techniques.
• 4 years’ experience in food or drink packaging environment with a track record of delivering sustainable improvements in packaging efficiency and quality, particularly through effective people management and development.
• Competency in packaging management and prioritization of resources to meet key targets, while setting high standards & stretching goals for self & others to exceed internal & external customer needs
• Knowledge of Guinness policies is an added advantage.
• Structured problem evaluation & solving skills and ready to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action.
• High level of energy and commitment to team based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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 Job Title: Retail Activation Representative – Reserve

AutoReqId: 60121BR
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Function: Sales
Type of Job: Employee
Level: L6
Reports To: Regional Reserve Manager
Business Context

• Nigeria is a major market for Diageo and has historically been involved in the sale and manufacture of beer, Lager, RTDs and Malt drinks within this market.
• The Nigerian drinks market is relatively unsophisticated, but highly dynamic. In that regard, Nigeria represents the greatest spirits growth opportunity available on the continent.  Diageo Brands Nigeria (DBN) has been established to expanding Diageo’s operations and portfolio of brands by venturing into the marketing and sales of Diageo’s already existing rich Spirit brands.
• The Diageo portfolio in Nigeria encompasses some of the finest liquids in existence. With a vast and raging portfolio covering vodka, gin, Tequila, Scotch & other whiskies, the breadth and diversity of this portfolio gives Diageo a true point of difference.
• Presenting these brands to the target customers and consumer in a unique and sophisticated manner is motivating, and as such special event delivery that pulls feet to the outlet and inspires consumers with product knowledge is a key deliverable in this role.

Purpose of the Role

• Brilliant Execution of Reserve Trade strategy directly to Consumers
• Great performance in coverage area
• Leadership of Reserve brands on the ground

Market Complexity:

• The business has a challenging growth & innovation agenda.
• The trading environment is dynamic with customer and consumer trends changing all the time.
• Increased competitor entrants.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Finger on the Pulse: Ability to identify emerging trends on area and communicate that knowledge to key contacts within team.Grow Yourself: Demonstrate self-awareness and commit to growing your own capabilities. Actively seeks feedback and acts upon it.
• Living the Values: The face of the brand in the eyes of the customer, consumer and media. Proud to represent the brand and Diageo.
• Capture Space: Ruthless in ensuring that all QDVPPP objectives are met with customer base.
• Managing For Value: Baseline – aware of financial principles and applies them within own role.
• On Premise Leadership: Baseline – able to build professional, credible relationships with consumers.

Top Accountabilities

• Develop customer plans and negotiate with key customers, secure corporate partnerships (circa 30 customers per region) including banks, oil companies, etc. in region.
• Works with Reserve Regional Manager and training department and HR to build personal sales capability.
• Responsible for ensuring the retail redistribution standards are adhered to by distributors and VSMs

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate with a minimum of 2 years commercial expertise gained across Sales/Consumer Marketing.
• Problem Solving skills
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Target driven & Result oriented
• Creative/ innovative
• Commercial experience and understanding, preferably within FMCG environment.
• Understanding of the total alcoholic drinks market
• On Trade experience (either retail or supplier) advantageous

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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 Job Title: Technical Operator, Filler

AutoReqId: 60250BR
Location: Ogba, Lagos
Function: Sales
Type of Job: Employee
Level: 7A
Reports To: Spirits Operations Manager
Context of the role

• The Spirits Operations Technician-labeller will be responsible for operating, cleaning and maintaining their plant and equipment in a safety conscious manner to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a reliable and cost efficient manner.
• They are also responsible for participating in all improvement initiatives and PIP’s in their department and for their own training and development. They will report to the Spirits Operations Manager.

Purpose of the Role

• To produce spirits at customer service levels, quality conformance at the right budget.
• To apply technical, process, continuous improvement and individual/team development skills to optimize overall brewery improvement and plant performance.
• To adopt a safe and professional approach to all aspects of the role as an individual/team player.

Market Complexity:

• The Nigerian Spirits market is very complex with many competitors and a strong quality, cost and delivery focus
• The need to constantly reduce production cost, while maintaining high quality and delivery in a highly unionised working environment.

Top Accountabilities

• Carries out the filler operation of the spirits packaging process through stipulated processes and procedures.
• Adhere to GNPLC policy and procedures for Safety, Health and Environment and hygiene to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment. Utilise and apply safe systems of working and pro-actively seek opportunities to improve work environment.
• Ensures both liquid, bottle and crown wastes are within AOP.
• Deliver best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Optimise finished product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering RFT against the Global Finished Product Specification on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track. Apply, record & share learning’s or RCPS Root Cause Problem Solving to prevent re-occurrence.
• Demonstrate flexibility in terms of availability, attitude and work practices and assist colleagues in breakdown maintenance and solving problems on their equipment.
• With support from Spirits Operations Manager, achieve production plans and key performance targets, and deliver agreed Customer Service levels.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• OND/ Trade test (City and Guild) or any nationally recognized equivalent in any of Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation field and ideally have an appropriate qualification in Packaging, Engineering or Utilities in addition.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery, drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GNPLC SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving.
• Respond to change in a positive and flexible manner and sustain a positive outlook across a range of situations/challenges.
• High level of energy and commitment to team based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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 Job Title: Technical Operator, Filler

AutoReqId: 60249BR
Location: Benin, Edo
Function: Sales
Type of Job: Employee
Level: 7A
Reports To: Spirits Operations Manager
Context of the role

• The Spirits Operations Technician-labeller will be responsible for operating, cleaning and maintaining their plant and equipment in a safety conscious manner to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a reliable and cost efficient manner.
• They are also responsible for participating in all improvement initiatives and PIP’s in their department and for their own training and development. They will report to the Spirits Operations Manager.

Purpose of the Role

• To produce spirits at customer service levels, quality conformance at the right budget.
• To apply technical, process, continuous improvement and individual/team development skills to optimize overall brewery improvement and plant performance.
• To adopt a safe and professional approach to all aspects of the role as an individual/team player.

Market Complexity:

• The Nigerian Spirits market is very complex with many competitors and a strong quality, cost and delivery focus
• The need to constantly reduce production cost, while maintaining high quality and delivery in a highly unionised working environment.

Top Accountabilities

• Carries out the filler operation of the spirits packaging process through stipulated processes and procedures.
• Adhere to GNPLC policy and procedures for Safety, Health and Environment and hygiene to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment. Utilise and apply safe systems of working and pro-actively seek opportunities to improve work environment.
• Ensures both liquid, bottle and crown wastes are within AOP.
• Deliver best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Optimise finished product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering RFT against the Global Finished Product Specification on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track. Apply, record & share learning’s or RCPS Root Cause Problem Solving to prevent re-occurrence.
• Demonstrate flexibility in terms of availability, attitude and work practices and assist colleagues in breakdown maintenance and solving problems on their equipment.
• With support from Spirits Operations Manager, achieve production plans and key performance targets, and deliver agreed Customer Service levels.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• OND/ Trade test (City and Guild) or any nationally recognized equivalent in any of Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation field and ideally have an appropriate qualification in Packaging, Engineering or Utilities in addition.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery, drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GNPLC SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving.
• Respond to change in a positive and flexible manner and sustain a positive outlook across a range of situations/challenges.
• High level of energy and commitment to team based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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 Job Title: Sachet Machine Operator

AutoReqId: 60248BR
Location: Benin, Edo
Function: Sales
Type of Job: Employee
Level: 7A
Reports To: Spirits Operations Manager
Context of the role

• The Spirits Sachet Machine Operator will be responsible for operating, cleaning and maintaining their plant and equipment in a safety conscious manner to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a reliable and cost efficient manner.
• They are also responsible for participating in all improvement initiatives and PIP’s in their department and for their own training and development. They will report to the Spirits Operations Manager.

Purpose of the role

• To produce spirits at customer service levels, quality conformance at the right budget.
• To apply technical, process, continuous improvement and individual/team development skills to optimize overall brewery improvement and plant performance.
• To adopt a safe and professional approach to all aspects of the role as an individual/team player.

Market Complexity:

• The Nigerian Spirits market is very complex with many competitors and a strong quality, cost and delivery focus
• The need to constantly reduce production cost, while maintaining high quality and delivery in a highly unionised working environment.

Top Accountabilities

• Carries out the packaging of spirits in sachet and also oversees the coding of the sachets.
• Adhere to GNPLC policy and procedures for Safety, Health and Environment and hygiene to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment. Utilise and apply safe systems of working and pro-actively seek opportunities to improve work environment.
• Ensures both bottle and label wastes are within AOP.
• Deliver best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Optimise finished product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering RFT against the Global Finished Product Specification on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track. Apply, record & share learning’s or RCPS Root Cause Problem Solving to prevent re-occurrence.
• Demonstrate flexibility in terms of availability, attitude and work practices and assist colleagues in breakdown maintenance and solving problems on their equipment.
• With support from Spirits Operations Manager, achieve production plans and key performance targets, and deliver agreed Customer Service levels.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• OND/ Trade test (City and Guild) or any nationally recognized equivalent in any of Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation field and ideally have an appropriate qualification in Packaging, Engineering or Utilities in addition.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery, drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GNPLC SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving.
• Respond to change in a positive and flexible manner and sustain a positive outlook across a range of situations/challenges.
• High level of energy and commitment to team based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships.

Policies highly relevant to the Supply Function:

• Environment Policy, Quality Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, Occupational Health and Safety Policy,

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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