On 8.12.16

MICROBIOLOGIST

This role reports to the QUALITY MANAGER
Context/Scope:
Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer and spirits) It is a subsidiary of East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), the largest business unit in Diageo Africa and the largest listed Company on the NSE in Kenya. SBL operates exclusively in Tanzania and is the second largest beer company with a market share of around 25%.
Market Complexity:
SBL operates in a competitive environment and in a vast geography. The main player in the beer industry is Tanzania Breweries Ltd. (TBL), a subsidiary of SABMiller.
Purpose of Role


Generate appropriate sampling plans and continuously review them so as to meet the demands of the process. Ensure adherence to microbiology sampling plans.


  • Study process behaviour through QC results so as to advise staff on process capabilities and recommend necessary changes meant for improvement in quality and lowering of costs.
  • Initiate process investigations and surveys aimed at solving recurring process deviations.
  • Plan and implement QC training for process personnel on continuous basis in line with the current trend of QC decentralisation. Advise management on the quality trends of -competitor products through regular laboratory analysis, sensory analysis and market surveys.
  • Together with the Quality Manager Plan and implement Sensory analysis training for technical and non-technical staff on regular basis so as to keep them agile and abreast and -be able to proactively pinpoint any quality deviations and manpower requirements
  • Plan and implement a Safe, hygienic work environment in the laboratory
  • Plan for good Quality consumables stocks in the section to minimise costs through over stocking, obsolesce, and yet ensure continuous availability for the smooth running of the section
  • Plan for new and analytical and microbiology equipment for the laboratory and ensure frequent maintenance of those in use to ensure smooth running
  • Develop QC staff through Identifying training needs and recommending appropriate training, coaching, motivating and dispensing the right leadership.
  • Plan and enforce yeast management to ensure smooth running of the process and quality conformance.
  • Coordinating sensory evaluation of external samples and standards
  • Ensure proper implementation of ISO management systems, LTO and other Legal requirements.
  •  Drawing HACCP plans and ensuring compliance at CCPs as per HACCP plans and follow up of all non-conformities to closure of other External audits relating to microbiology and the QC function


Top Accountabilities

  • Generate and implement appropriate sampling plans to meet process demands. Ensure adherence to microbiology sampling plans.
  •  Initiate process investigations and surveys aimed at solving recurring process deviations.
  • Plan and enforce yeast management to ensure smooth running of the process and quality conformance.
  • Ensure proper implementation of ISO management systems, LTO and other Legal requirements.
  • Plan for good Quality consumables and Equipment to ensure smooth running of the QC business function.


Qualification & Experience:  Qualifications
     Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
    Over 2 years’ experience in Microbiology

Barriers to Success
Poor communication
Lack of process (Analytical

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