Operator

Nile Breweries is seeking a qualified and safety-conscious Operator to operate and maintain technical services plants and related processes. The successful candidate will support efficient packaging operations, maintain product quality, follow safety procedures, and contribute to improved plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant and Process Operations

Operate packaging plant equipment according to company standards and VPO principles.
Optimise plant and process performance.
Maintain workplace cleanliness by applying 5S principles and safe working practices.
Identify and correct unsafe work practices.
Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures, quick-fix routines, and problem-solving processes.
2. Quality Control and Analysis

Conduct required quality checks and analyses and record results in the appropriate information systems.
Apply problem-solving techniques, including the 5 Whys method, when quality issues arise.
Escalate unresolved problems to the line manager.
3. Communication and Teamwork

Participate in meetings and performance improvement reviews.
Understand team objectives and contribute to goal-review sessions.
Use communication tools, including shift logbooks, to share operational updates.
Conduct proper shift handovers, communicating plant performance and quality issues.
Complete autonomous operations and problem-solving activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should have:

A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is an added advantage.
An understanding of VPO principles.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should consult Nile Breweries’ official recruitment channels or the original vacancy announcement on Job Adverts Uganda for application instructions.

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About the Opportunity
Nile Breweries is seeking a qualified and safety-conscious Operator to operate and maintain technical services plants and related processes. The successful candidate will support efficient packaging operations, maintain product quality, follow safety procedures, and contribute to improved plant performance.

Key Responsibilities
1. Plant and Process Operations

Operate packaging plant equipment according to company standards and VPO principles.
Optimise plant and process performance.
Maintain workplace cleanliness by applying 5S principles and safe working practices.
Identify and correct unsafe work practices.
Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures, quick-fix routines, and problem-solving processes.
2. Quality Control and Analysis

Conduct required quality checks and analyses and record results in the appropriate information systems.
Apply problem-solving techniques, including the 5 Whys method, when quality issues arise.
Escalate unresolved problems to the line manager.
3. Communication and Teamwork

Participate in meetings and performance improvement reviews.
Understand team objectives and contribute to goal-review sessions.
Use communication tools, including shift logbooks, to share operational updates.
Conduct proper shift handovers, communicating plant performance and quality issues.
Complete autonomous operations and problem-solving activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have:

A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is an added advantage.
An understanding of VPO principles.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should consult Nile Breweries’ official recruitment channels or the original vacancy announcement on Job Adverts Uganda for application instructions.

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