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General Corporate Counsel

Job Description :

General Corporate Counsel, EABL

Reports To: Legal Director, East African Breweries Limited (EABL)

Business Context

EABL is the leading drinks company in Kenya and East Africa with an outstanding collection of brands that range from the flagship Tusker Lager™ to several other beer and adult non-alcoholic drinks reaffirming our standing as a total adult beverage (TAB) company.
The KBL brewery in Ruaraka, Nairobi is also home to UDV (Kenya) Limited (UDV) which operates a spirit’s distillery that manufactures, exports and imports a range of high-quality spirits.
KBL and UDV are both affiliates of East African Breweries Limited which is part of Diageo Plc.
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s & Windsor Whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc & Ketel One Vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness™.

Specific Accountabilities

This role is a senior management role within East Africa. The role is generalist in nature charged with facilitating general counselling and legal support to the total EABL business and its subsidiaries.

Working in a highly regulated, celebrated and sometimes polarizing industry, the role holder needs to be proactive as well as reactive to various internal and external challenges in order to detect new threats and ensure efficient and proactive control of the legal environment.

The role holder will be expected to shape and implement strategy in the following areas: –

Take leadership and management accountability for the EABL Brand Protection, Legal Operations, and Information Management & Data departments.
Partner with the Legal Directors in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania to implement Brand Protection, Legal Operations, Information Management & Data across the markets.
Act as the principal EABL Group Legal Business Partner for all EABL Group functions.
Lead the EABL Legal Function compliance, controls and the corporate governance agenda across the EABL Group.
Lead EABL Group reporting and filing obligations across the markets working in conjunction with the EABL Legal team and other internal and external stakeholders; This includes ensuring that the EABL Group has relevant licenses and permits and the role holder shall have a thorough understanding of the Group’s policies and procedures of corporate governance.
Coordinate delivery of legal services and the legal service centre across EABL Spearhead innovations, continuous improvement, and creativity for the entire legal business in the function by implementing an efficient legal operations model across EABL.
Ensure that the Legal Function is effective in all its operations and engagements with key stakeholders and drive productivity across the function and its service providers.
Act as a senior member of the Legal Leadership team and take accountability for functional results in all areas of operation.

Industry & Practice Skills

The job holder shall provide in-house legal support primarily to EABL and all its subsidiaries and any other legal services as and when directed, in the areas below: –

Counselling on Alcohol Science and the role of alcohol in society Litigation, Disputes & Risk Management – including product liability litigation issues.
Management of Tax issues within the general business ranging from excise tax and other tax drivers to ensure that the business is tax efficient and compliant.
Management of Trade and Distribution issues
Counselling on all matters relating to Marketing and Innovations
Regulatory Management and counselling – including innovation
Advocacy and engagement internally and externally; This includes management of external affairs and engagement with key business stakeholders in conjunction with Corporate Relations
Understand and manage Competition law issues across the business
Intellectual Property Management & Brand Protection – a critical awareness and understanding of how to manage anti-illicit trade matters across the business.
Industrial relations, employment and labour laws and HR counselling – including conflict management.
Management of Corporate Governance, Statutory Compliance, Licensing and Internal Control issues.
Maintain and enforce ethical and business integrity standards and policies including conducting complex investigations and anti-fraud management.
Total Business partner support to the EABL Business Management of External Counsel and other Service Providers to execute the business strategy.
A working knowledge of Company law, listing rules and public company management principles.
Advice and support to the Total Legal function which includes Brand Protection, Corporate Security, Records Management and Legal Counsel.
Delivery of the Business strategy and supporting the EABL Group and Diageo legal and business strategies.
Any other roles and responsibilities to be performed as determined by the Legal Director.

Operational/Business Accountabilities:

Provide effective management of legal risk to drive sustainable growth.
Provide professional service-delivery and assistance to management across business functions.
Monitor and advise the business on statutory compliance, regulatory and legislative issues in Kenya.
Maintain visibility and awareness on all litigations and disputes affecting EABL and elsewhere.

Management Accountabilities

Participate and contribute to cross functional projects and initiatives to minimize legal risks and ensure achievement of the business objectives.
Ensure an improved control environment in the EABL business.
Ensure the optimization of monetary and support resource use in the business.
Conflict Navigation and dispute resolution across the business
Effective cost and Budget management based on a good knowledge of business finance issues.

Leadership Responsibilities

The role holder will be a key member of the EABL Legal Leadership Team, represent Legal in cross functional meetings and will closely interface with the EABL and its subsidiaries and Diageo legal teams.
The role will provide leadership to the brand protection, legal operations and information management & data security teams.
Drive, embed, support, implement and achieve the strategic plans and objectives of the Legal Function in line with the business strategy as determined by the Legal Director.
Identify new initiatives and proposals, aligned with the Legal function’s strategic plan and the Company’s strategy and values to ensure legal operates at the heart of the business, as both effective risk managers and business partners.
Continuously develop technical and managerial skills and acting as a leader and role model in the business.

Relationships

Communicate effectively in order to solve problems and offer solutions across the Business.
Regular communication, sharing of knowledge and learnings are expected between the team members to ensure cohesion and collaboration within the Diageo Legal team.
Build and maintain good relationships with experts in the legal field, and the private sector.
Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders and partners to drive key business and legal results including relevant Regulators, Government & County agencies, Business Organizations, external lawyers, service providers.

Innovation

Enable the business to achieve its business objectives in a legally compliant way while unlocking commercial opportunity through good practice.
Preserve value (financial and reputational) by minimizing the risk of value leakage and litigation and maintaining compliance with laws and policies.
Continually seek ways to optimize and improve systems and work processes to drive efficiency and reduce costs including use of technology
Ensure that the business receives high quality support to achieve set objectives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

Formal legal qualifications and training.
Strong commercial law and litigation background.
A good working knowledge of the following legal areas – contracts, product liability, IP, employment, antitrust, litigation, marketing, sales and distribution, supply chain, mergers and acquisition and general counselling.
A track record of effectively and proactively managing external lawyers generally and in relation to a large outsourced litigation caseload.
Good experience in negotiating and drafting commercial arrangements like contracts (e.g. procurement and marketing) and other business ventures.
Proactive, open and outward looking attitude.
Strong inter-personal/communication skills.
Ability to work confidently and stand ground with more senior managers.
Strong commercial and pragmatic approach.
Ability to work with line manager and others as a team.
At least 10 years post qualification experience as a lawyer.

Barriers to Success in Role

Inability to constantly reprioritize and manage expectations from a large and demanding business.
Inability to contribute towards and work within a team.
Inability proactively to manage a large litigation caseload.
Unwillingness to take and maintain strong positions with senior commercial management.
Poor and negative attitude.

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October 28, 2024
Site Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Reports To: Engineering and Packaging Manager

Kenya Breweries Limited operates within a multi-cultural, multinational, multi-currency environment. KBL operates within the East African region and currently has a significant market share in beverages business. The Role is based in KBL Kisumu brewery. This role works directly with the Engineering and packaging Manager and indirectly with Brewing and Quality manager, capex team, Site electrical and instruments engineer, site Utilities & facilities manager, stores manager, Logistics managers and the Technical operators . This role also has regular contacts with Contractors, Equipment suppliers, consultants and Site safety.

Dimensions

Site Mechanical Maintenance.
ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 14001,ISO 22000 & OHSAS 18001 management systems maintenance as per scope of registration.
Legal and other requirements compliance as applicable to mechanical Engineering/maintenance.

Financial:

Maintenance budget of Site Mechanical maintenance for a Plant with capacity of 1Million Hectoliters per year.

Market Complexity:
KBL operates in a liberalized and competitive but shrinking beer market with a depressed and diminishing disposable income. The consumer is now more discerning, and demands both quality and value for money.

The company seeks to perform all its activities in ways that prevent environmental pollution and ensure the occupational health and safety of its employees, contractors, suppliers and visitors.

Leadership Responsibilities

Decision Making Authority

Develop Mechanical and process maintenance plans, weekly, monthly & annual in liason with planner, operators, Shift engineering specialist, Site Utilities and facilities manager, Engineering specialists, site Electrical engineer and Engineering Lead.
Determination and management of mechanical maintenance budget for the site.
Review and management of SLA’s for mechanical 3pp
Capex liaison for site installation activities and quality checks
Work with OEM and engineering in resolving plant design/BAU challenges.
Spearhead continuous improvement activities.
Implementation of engineering and maintenance activities within agreed standards.
Engaging OEMs and contractors on servicing of Mechanical equipment’s on need basis.
Evaluation of the quality of spares supplied.
Recommend stocking of non-stock items.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying user requirements; researching and testing fabricating and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators

Relationships

Packaging, Engineering, Brewing and Quality manager administratively and on day-to-day activities in brewing, packaging process, Utilities, site electrical facilities and laboratory for direction.
Stores manager on receipt of ordered services stock and non-stock.
Engineering lead , Site Electrical engineer, site utilities and facilities Manager in relation to shutdowns, maintenance, plant availability, breakdown maintenance and modifications.
Procurement on supplier reviews, spares acquisition and resolving TQ
Brewing and Quality Lead on Calibration and maintenance of online equipment, laboratory and on the quality system requirements.
EISC section lead, Day engineering specialists and technical operators on day-to-day activities on Site.
Spares suppliers on orders and specifications.

Purpose of Role:
Site Mechanical maintenance – Covering all site Mechanical aspects and equipment’s, brewing, packaging and logistics equipment and machinery.

Key Responsibilities On Above Equipment

Safety and compliance for all mechanical works on site.
Contract manager for all mechanical vendors/suppliers to site.
Development of capex papers such as URS for mechanical installations on site including quality checks.
To manage and coordinate maintenance services to mechanical aspects and equipment’s on site as per standards.
Determination of annual specified and periodic maintenance budgetary requirements.
Ensure records are maintained for all works carried out.
Ensure safety and emergency systems are operational.
Inventory control for engineering spares.
Responsible for Review & Action Maintenance Requests.
Update the PM order with technical details.
Ensure Maintenance plans are adhered to.
Prepare malfunction reports.
Track spares availability.
Design/Implementation of modifications to the existing mechanical systems and equipment to suit user requirements.
Ensure availability of documented Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans for all automation systems site-wide.
Provide interface between Operations and Technicians on issues related to MIS for Plant Automated systems
Train and coach operators, Technicians, and contractors on mechanical/process systems. Determine training requirements from time to time.
Lead the asset care teams in developing SOPs.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
Maintain formal environmental and Occupational Health & Safety management systems that shall ensure effective management and continual improvement in brewing
Drive process and mechanical systems CI and ways of working improvements within his portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

University Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering with a 5 years experience in FMCG Operations and maintenance.
Or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a 7 years’ experience in FMCG operations and maintenance.
At least 5 years working experience in FMCG operations and maintenance.
Hands-on working on process control and Mechanical design.
Knowledge on electrical and control will be an added advantage.

Skills/Knowledge

Thorough knowledge in safe systems of work, permitting and SFIP Protocols.
NEBOSH Certified.
Certified in energy management is an added advantage.
Knowledge of manufacturing SAP application
Thorough knowledge of SCADA operations and interface of mechanical and electrical systems on industrial controls.
Thorough knowledge in mechanical designs and equipment sizing.
Computerized Maintenance management techniques.
Ability to read and interpret Mechanical and civil drawing and Electrical/control listing.
Knowledge of generators, fuel distribution and pumping operations and related interlock Systems.
Mechanical equipment (functions, configuration, calibration, testing and fault finding).
Thorough knowledge in Computer hardware and applications.
Thorough knowledge in local and international legislation and standards on mechanical/civil engineering
Understanding of process control and performance measurements.
Understand Brewing process, packaging, and utility operations.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 14001,ISO 22000 & OHSAS 18001 standards plus any other management systems that may apply.

For Success in Role:

Highly motivated and self-driven.
Has business thinking in executing his tasks.
Communicate effectively.
Change oriented.
Able to plan, organize and prioritize.
Flexible and Result oriented.
Quality oriented.
Team player
Good provider of direction.
Analytical in problem solving.
Creative.
Service oriented.
Competitive.

Ideas:

Adapt effectively to changing needs.
Generates insights about what internal customers need in terms of technical training and development.
Lives the values
Understands links between own role and overall Diageo asset care strategy

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October 28, 2024
Field Sales Representative

Scope/Purpose of role:

To contribute to the performance of the Sales & Distribution organization by implementing and executing a Territory Sales & Distribution plan that meets brand, volume, merchandising and promotion objectives for each outlet in order to achieve the overall area or channel trade marketing objectives

The Field Sales Representative will cover the retail outlets on the basis of a pre-assigned route/plan.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop and implement a territory trade marketing plan which meets the objectives of the area trade marketing plan in the areas of brand, volume, merchandising and promotion.
Ensure that the territory distribution objectives of brand availability, stock holding and stock rotation are achieved.
Ensure that price is in line with the company strategy
Implement promotions, develop and execute merchandising programmes at POS with optimum use of resources and materials in order to achieve the highest in-store visibility and sales performance for the strategic brands.
Provide market information and reports on performance of customers, brands and competition to ensure that the relevant marketing people are fully informed.
Build loyalty by providing support to the trade through regular visits, accurate communication, problem solving, specialized advice and fair trade.
Maintain accurate and relevant outlet information.
To constantly monitor the achievement of yearly/cycle objectives through accurate reporting and feedback.
Encourage adult consumers and retailers to buy EABL’s brands and strengthen brand loyalty.
Manage financial accounts, assigned assets and material to ensure that trade marketing resources are secure and used in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

In an environment where Direct Store Delivery activity is performed:

Manage receivables and cash collection in line with the company policies and trading terms.
Responsible for accurate invoicing procedures, materials or goods under his (her) control

Knowledge Required:

Product and market
Supply chain and trade marketing principles
Legislation and regulations on alcohol
Marketing standards

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Educated to a graduate level
Worked as a distribution / sales representative for a period of 2 years.

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October 28, 2024
Shift Engineering Technician

Job Description

Kenya Breweries Limited operates within a multi-cultural, multinational, multi-currency environment. The department packages a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; the main role of the department is to package product in a manner that is safe, cost effective, the right quality, in the right format, process efficient and delivered OTIFNE. The consumer is now more discerning, and demands both highest quality and value for money, therefore the packaging department must maintain product quality, that entails both the intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of beer.

This role works directly with the Asset care manager, Packaging section Managers (Quality and team leaders) and very closely with the Head of Packaging, Engineering stores manager, Technical department and the Technical operators.

Externally this role also has regular contacts with Contractors, Equipment suppliers and consultants and Site safety.

Market Complexity

The company has undergone changes in its asset care policy through adoption of Reliability centred maintenance (RCM) strategy focused on attaining maximum equipment reliability and performance at optimum cost.
The role works hand in hand with the asset care manager in setting and executing asset care performance objectives with KPI’s to address all key elements of the strategy.
The role does assist for medium and long term asset care planning in line with strategy. The ultimate goal is to embed the 9 BCM asset care pillars that will drive paradigm shift in the ways assets are managed.

Leadership Responsibilities:
Decision Making Authority

Provide builds into maintenance plans, weekly, monthly & annual in liaison with planner, E&I Engineer and ACM.
Spearhead continuous improvement activities.
Implementation of engineering and maintenance issues within agreed standards.
Spearhead problem solving in liaison with ACM and E&I Eng.
Decide on temporary remedial measures and modification on Mechanical systems to sustain production while arrangements for permanent solution are being made.
Freedom of action within company policy and procedures.
Evaluation of the quality of spares supplied.
Recommend stocking of non-stock items.

Relationships

Asset Care Manager administratively and on day-to-day activities in Packaging Processes
Site safety team on PTW system, safety standards i.e. providing Engineering solutions through ERICPD, SFIP, SIRC closure
Stores manager on receipt of ordered services stock and non-stock.
Electrical and Instruments Engineer in relation to maintenance, plant modifications, breakdown maintenance and continuous improvements.
Procurement on supplier reviews, spares acquisition and resolving TQ
Shift Managers and Packaging Technical operators on day-to-day activities in Packaging Hall, Basement and adjacent areas
Packaging quality manager on equipment effectiveness validation and defect identification and elimination
Utilities team on utilities optimization
OPEX team through MMS on driving best practices, DMAICs and process codification.
Work with External contractors on commissioning of contracted new installations and supervision of repair/service and maintenance works.

Top AccountabilitiesDecision Making Authority

Responsibility for asset maintenance and recommendation on improvement, replacement, modification and decommission.
Ensure availability of non-stock/nil stock spares
Determine equipment centre lines, track deviations, stop and fix any equipment deviating from standard operating parameters.
Determining causes of breakdowns and giving solutions
Order available spares from store during B/downs or maintenance.
Deciding on which tasks to refer to ACM

Key Performance Indicators

Execution of maintenance activities to plan i.e. zero maintenance excess.
Deliver on quality by ensuring process parameters are controlled and maintained within recommended set values through equipment process validation
New installations/plants operate as per agreed commissioning standards.
Champion raising and closing of SIRCs
Deliver plant Reliability as per AOP
Deliver plant Availability as per AOP
Weekly tracking and control of equipment MTTR & MTBF.
Deliver on AOP Maintenance Cost Per HL
Ensure delivery of zero harm agenda by ensuring 100% working of all equipment safety mechanisms
Optimize water and energy usage as defined by OEM
Track PPM completion and backlog management
Environmental KPI’s.
Adherence to training plan
Adherence to walk about and inspection schedule
Carry out failure mode analysis on replaced components for feedback to ACM, E&I engineer and OEM
Lead delivery of RCPS as per defined triggers
Compliance to audit one plan.
Capturing all machine related issues in CMMS (SAP)
Drive improvement through use of MMS tools (e.g. DMAICS, STM, FI etc)
Standardizing of maintenance procedures and processes i.e. centre lining, process equipment codification
Drive sustainability projects i.e. Energy and water optimization

Qualifications And Experience Required

HND or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with over 5 years’ experience in FMCG.
Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering & Process technology.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and general engineering specifications to carry out the job.
Use of SAP – maintenance
Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Assessment (FMECA)
Asset care Best Practice
Knowledge of Bottling procedures to avail plant utilities and equipment service
Appreciation of procedures of personnel, stores, security and purchasing departments
Trouble shooting skills.
Ability to communicate in both written and oral formats.
Planning/ Presentation/Organizational skills
Knowledge in industrial health & safety and management techniques
Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing standards
High interpersonal effectiveness to develop and sustain robust relationships
Role model of high performance coaching skills and people management
Good negotiator
Good industrial relations skills
Familiar with skills and competency descriptions and able to interpret training and development needs
Knowledge of ISO 9001 for Quality, Energy Management Policy HACCP- ISO 22000 for food safety, ISO 14001 for Environment & OHSAS – ISO 18001 Health and Safety standards plus any other management systems that may apply.

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diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

October 28, 2024
Shift Engineering Technician (Kenya Breweries Limited)

This role works directly with the Asset care manager, Packaging section Managers (Quality and team leaders) and very closely with the Head of Packaging, Engineering stores manager, Technical department and the Technical operators.

Externally this role also has regular contacts with Contractors, Equipment suppliers and consultants and Site safety.

Market Complexity:

The company has undergone changes in its asset care policy through adoption of Reliability centred maintenance (RCM) strategy focused on attaining maximum equipment reliability and performance at optimum cost.
The role works hand in hand with the asset care manager in setting and executing asset care performance objectives with KPI’s to address all key elements of the strategy.
The role does assist for medium and long term asset care planning in line with strategy. The ultimate goal is to embed the 9 BCM asset care pillars that will drive paradigm shift in the ways assets are managed.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Decision Making Authority

Provide builds into maintenance plans, weekly, monthly & annual in liaison with planner, E&I Engineer and ACM.
Spearhead continuous improvement activities.
Implementation of engineering and maintenance issues within agreed standards.
Spearhead problem solving in liaison with ACM and E&I Eng.
Decide on temporary remedial measures and modification on Mechanical systems to sustain production while arrangements for permanent solution are being made.
Freedom of action within company policy and procedures.
Evaluation of the quality of spares supplied.
Recommend stocking of non-stock items.

Relationships

Asset Care Manager administratively and on day-to-day activities in Packaging Processes
Site safety team on PTW system, safety standards i.e. providing Engineering solutions through ERICPD, SFIP, SIRC closure
Stores manager on receipt of ordered services stock and non-stock.
Electrical and Instruments Engineer in relation to maintenance, plant modifications, breakdown maintenance and continuous improvements.
Procurement on supplier reviews, spares acquisition and resolving TQ
Shift Managers and Packaging Technical operators on day-to-day activities in Packaging Hall, Basement and adjacent areas
Packaging quality manager on equipment effectiveness validation and defect identification and elimination
Utilities team on utilities optimization
OPEX team through MMS on driving best practices, DMAICs and process codification.
Work with External contractors on commissioning of contracted new installations and supervision of repair/service and maintenance works.

Top Accountabilities

Decision Making Authority

Responsibility for asset maintenance and recommendation on improvement, replacement, modification and decommission.
Ensure availability of non-stock/nil stock spares
Determine equipment centre lines, track deviations, stop and fix any equipment deviating from standard operating parameters.
Determining causes of breakdowns and giving solutions
Order available spares from store during B/downs or maintenance.
Deciding on which tasks to refer to ACM

Key Performance Indicators

Execution of maintenance activities to plan i.e. zero maintenance excess.
Deliver on quality by ensuring process parameters are controlled and maintained within recommended set values through equipment process validation
New installations/plants operate as per agreed commissioning standards.
Champion raising and closing of SIRCs
Deliver plant Reliability as per AOP
Deliver plant Availability as per AOP
Weekly tracking and control of equipment MTTR & MTBF.
Deliver on AOP Maintenance Cost Per HL
Ensure delivery of zero harm agenda by ensuring 100% working of all equipment safety mechanisms
Optimize water and energy usage as defined by OEM
Track PPM completion and backlog management
Environmental KPI’s.
Adherence to training plan
Adherence to walk about and inspection schedule
Carry out failure mode analysis on replaced components for feedback to ACM, E&I engineer and OEM
Lead delivery of RCPS as per defined triggers
Compliance to audit one plan.
Capturing all machine related issues in CMMS (SAP)
Drive improvement through use of MMS tools (e.g. DMAICS, STM, FI etc)
Standardizing of maintenance procedures and processes i.e. centre lining, process equipment codification
Drive sustainability projects i.e. Energy and water optimization

Qualifications and Experience Required:

HND or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with over 5 years’ experience in FMCG.
Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering & Process technology.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and general engineering specifications to carry out the job.
Use of SAP – maintenance
Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Assessment (FMECA)
Asset care Best Practice
Knowledge of Bottling procedures to avail plant utilities and equipment service
Appreciation of procedures of personnel, stores, security and purchasing departments
Trouble shooting skills.
Ability to communicate in both written and oral formats.
Planning/ Presentation/Organizational skills
Knowledge in industrial health & safety and management techniques
Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing standards
High interpersonal effectiveness to develop and sustain robust relationships
Role model of high performance coaching skills and people management
Good negotiator
Good industrial relations skills
Familiar with skills and competency descriptions and able to interpret training and development needs
Knowledge of ISO 9001 for Quality, Energy Management Policy HACCP- ISO 22000 for food safety, ISO 14001 for Environment & OHSAS – ISO 18001 Health and Safety standards plus any other management systems that may apply.

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diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

October 28, 2024
Site Mechanical Engineer Field Sales Representative

Reports To: Engineering and Packaging Manager

Kenya Breweries Limited operates within a multi-cultural, multinational, multi-currency environment. KBL operates within the East African region and currently has a significant market share in beverages business. The Role is based in KBL Kisumu brewery. This role works directly with the Engineering and packaging Manager and indirectly with Brewing and Quality manager, capex team, Site electrical and instruments engineer, site Utilities & facilities manager, stores manager, Logistics managers and the Technical operators. This role also has regular contacts with Contractors, Equipment suppliers, consultants and Site safety.

Dimensions

Site Mechanical Maintenance.
ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 14001,ISO 22000 & OHSAS 18001 management systems maintenance as per scope of registration.
Legal and other requirements compliance as applicable to mechanical Engineering/maintenance.

Financial:

Maintenance budget of Site Mechanical maintenance for a Plant with capacity of 1Million Hectoliters per year.

Market Complexity:

KBL operates in a liberalized and competitive but shrinking beer market with a depressed and diminishing disposable income. The consumer is now more discerning, and demands both quality and value for money.

The company seeks to perform all its activities in ways that prevent environmental pollution and ensure the occupational health and safety of its employees, contractors, suppliers and visitors.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Decision Making Authority

Develop Mechanical and process maintenance plans, weekly, monthly & annual in liason with planner, operators, Shift engineering specialist, Site Utilities and facilities manager, Engineering specialists, site Electrical engineer and Engineering Lead.
Determination and management of mechanical maintenance budget for the site.
Review and management of SLA’s for mechanical 3pp
Capex liaison for site installation activities and quality checks
Work with OEM and engineering in resolving plant design/BAU challenges.
Spearhead continuous improvement activities.
Implementation of engineering and maintenance activities within agreed standards.
Engaging OEMs and contractors on servicing of Mechanical equipment’s on need basis.
Evaluation of the quality of spares supplied.
Recommend stocking of non-stock items.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying user requirements; researching and testing fabricating and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators

Relationships

Packaging, Engineering, Brewing and Quality manager administratively and on day-to-day activities in brewing, packaging process, Utilities, site electrical facilities and laboratory for direction.
Stores manager on receipt of ordered services stock and non-stock.
Engineering lead, Site Electrical engineer, site utilities and facilities Manager in relation to shutdowns, maintenance, plant availability, breakdown maintenance and modifications.
Procurement on supplier reviews, spares acquisition and resolving TQ
Brewing and Quality Lead on Calibration and maintenance of online equipment, laboratory and on the quality system requirements.
EISC section lead, Day engineering specialists and technical operators on day-to-day activities on Site.
Spares suppliers on orders and specifications.

Purpose of Role:

Site Mechanical maintenance – Covering all site Mechanical aspects and equipment’s, brewing, packaging and logistics equipment and machinery.

Key responsibilities on above equipment:

Safety and compliance for all mechanical works on site.
Contract manager for all mechanical vendors/suppliers to site.
Development of capex papers such as URS for mechanical installations on site including quality checks.
To manage and coordinate maintenance services to mechanical aspects and equipment’s on site as per standards.
Determination of annual specified and periodic maintenance budgetary requirements.
Ensure records are maintained for all works carried out.
Ensure safety and emergency systems are operational.
Inventory control for engineering spares.
Responsible for Review & Action Maintenance Requests.
Update the PM order with technical details.
Ensure Maintenance plans are adhered to.
Prepare malfunction reports.
Track spares availability.
Design/Implementation of modifications to the existing mechanical systems and equipment to suit user requirements.
Ensure availability of documented Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans for all automation systems site-wide.
Provide interface between Operations and Technicians on issues related to MIS for Plant Automated systems
Train and coach operators, Technicians, and contractors on mechanical/process systems. Determine training requirements from time to time.
Lead the asset care teams in developing SOPs.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
Maintain formal environmental and Occupational Health & Safety management systems that shall ensure effective management and continual improvement in brewing
Drive process and mechanical systems CI and ways of working improvements within his portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

University Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering with a 5 years experience in FMCG Operations and maintenance.
Or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a 7 years’ experience in FMCG operations and maintenance.
At least 5 years working experience in FMCG operations and maintenance.
Hands-on working on process control and Mechanical design.
Knowledge on electrical and control will be an added advantage.

Skills/Knowledge

Thorough knowledge in safe systems of work, permitting and SFIP Protocols.
NEBOSH Certified.
Certified in energy management is an added advantage.
Knowledge of manufacturing SAP application
Thorough knowledge of SCADA operations and interface of mechanical and electrical systems on industrial controls.
Thorough knowledge in mechanical designs and equipment sizing.
Computerized Maintenance management techniques.
Ability to read and interpret Mechanical and civil drawing and Electrical/control listing.
Knowledge of generators, fuel distribution and pumping operations and related interlock Systems.
Mechanical equipment (functions, configuration, calibration, testing and fault finding).
Thorough knowledge in Computer hardware and applications.
Thorough knowledge in local and international legislation and standards on mechanical/civil engineering
Understanding of process control and performance measurements.
Understand Brewing process, packaging, and utility operations.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 14001,ISO 22000 & OHSAS 18001 standards plus any other management systems that may apply.

For Success in Role:

Highly motivated and self-driven.
Has business thinking in executing his tasks.
Communicate effectively.
Change oriented.
Able to plan, organize and prioritize.
Flexible and Result oriented.
Quality oriented.
Team player
Good provider of direction.
Analytical in problem solving.
Creative.
Service oriented.
Competitive.

Ideas:

Adapt effectively to changing needs.
Generates insights about what internal customers need in terms of technical training and development.
Lives the values
Understands links between own role and overall Diageo asset care strategy

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October 28, 2024
Field Sales Representative Finance Business Partner – Supply Finance Transformation: SAP Standardisation Lead

Job Description :

Market Complexity

The trading environment of the FMCG category is changing from a pure commodity approach to brand and image building. Key Accounts are slowly emerging, which will result in specialization and concentration of decision power. To gain competitive advantage, enhance brand volume and profit performance, the trade marketing and distribution functions need to successfully implement EABL’s trade marketing and distribution standards.

Scope/Purpose of role:

To contribute to the performance of the Sales & Distribution organization by implementing and executing a Territory Sales & Distribution plan that meets brand, volume, merchandising and promotion objectives for each outlet in order to achieve the overall area or channel trade marketing objectives

The Field Sales Representative will cover the retail outlets on the basis of a pre-assigned route/plan.

Key Accountabilities:

In an environment where Direct Store Delivery activity is performed:

Knowledge Required:

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Develop and implement a territory trade marketing plan which meets the objectives of the area trade marketing plan in the areas of brand, volume, merchandising and promotion.
Ensure that the territory distribution objectives of brand availability, stock holding and stock rotation are achieved.
Ensure that price is in line with the company strategy
Implement promotions, develop and execute merchandising programmes at POS with optimum use of resources and materials in order to achieve the highest in-store visibility and sales performance for the strategic brands.
Provide market information and reports on performance of customers, brands and competition to ensure that the relevant marketing people are fully informed.
Build loyalty by providing support to the trade through regular visits, accurate communication, problem solving, specialized advice and fair trade.
Maintain accurate and relevant outlet information.
To constantly monitor the achievement of yearly/cycle objectives through accurate reporting and feedback.
Encourage adult consumers and retailers to buy EABL’s brands and strengthen brand loyalty.
Manage financial accounts, assigned assets and material to ensure that trade marketing resources are secure and used in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Manage receivables and cash collection in line with the company policies and trading terms.
Responsible for accurate invoicing procedures, materials or goods under his (her) control
Product and market
Supply chain and trade marketing principles
Legislation and regulations on alcohol
Marketing standards
Educated to a graduate level
Worked as a distribution / sales representative for a period of 2 years.

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October 28, 2024
Employment Tax Manager, Africa

Job Description
Context
The Tax job family encompasses global roles accountable for the design and implementation of tax strategies, policies and the tax governance framework. It also includes the provision of tax support to Diageo’s business units, delivery of projects to create shareholder value, and proactive management and mitigation of key tax risks.
Purpose of the role
To partner with the business to drive the execution of the tax strategies, policies and governance framework across Diageo Africa. Proactively engage with business partners with a commercial mind-set to generate opportunities and to deliver robust tax risk management and mitigation plans. Support the business strategy and operational activity.
Job Dimensions The areas of the business you will support and who you will work with: To ensure the business meets all its compliance obligations the role will require extensive business partnering; demand high standards, anticipate problems and proactively support stakeholders to deal with challenges. The role will provide technical guidance on employment tax matters to HR (including Payroll), Reward, Global Tax and Global Mobility. Strong communication and influencing skills are required to ensure tax risks are mitigated and best practice is adopted throughout the regions.
The role will report in to the Associate Director – Employment Tax.
Diageo’s main locations in Africa are: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa, Ethiopia, Seychelles and Reunion.
Financial dimensions: c28,000 employees with annual Employment Taxes of c£500m. In Africa there are c4,500 employees.
Market Complexity: The role requires a comprehensive understanding of Employment Taxes and Social Security, ideally some knowledge of Share Schemes and Expatriate taxation. Knowledge of cross-jurisdictional employment tax & social security issues is preferred.
Key Interactions
Global Employment Taxes team
Payroll teams
Human Resources
Reward
Global Mobility
Pensions specialists
Tax Authorities
External Advisors
Finance Directors
Internal controls (CARM) team
Company Secretarial/Shares teams
Key Accountabilities
Understand and engage in the management and monitoring of market employment tax and social security risks in Africa with line manager support.
Advise, guide and educate stakeholders on key employment tax issues to enable the business to adopt and adhere to relevant tax policies and standards, and mitigate tax and reputational risk.
Execute specific tax related processes/activities following agreed global standard processes and governance framework and identify opportunities for standardization and simplification.
Support the employment tax compliance and reporting obligations of the markets.
Provide tax support to market-initiated projects to ensure employment tax policies are adhered to and opportunities to deliver tax efficiencies are identified and fully evaluated.
Support wider tax projects to mitigate employment tax risks.
Provide support to the markets on employment tax and social security audits and tax enquiries.
To ensure that the business is kept up to date with, and is made aware of, legislative changes in Africa, and to partner with the business to embed best practice and make certain that Diageo is both compliant and fully aware of opportunities to add value. This will include:

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October 28, 2024
Engineering Technician

Job Description :
The department packages a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; the main role of the department is to package product in a manner that is safe, cost effective, the right quality, in the right format, process efficient and delivered OTIFNE.
The consumer is now more discerning, and demands both highest quality and value for money, therefore the packaging department must maintain product quality, that entails both the intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of beer.
This role works directly with the Asset care manager, Packaging section Managers (Quality and team leaders) and very closely with the Head of Packaging, Engineering stores manager, Technical department and the Technical operators.
Externally this role also has regular contacts with Contractors, Equipment suppliers and consultants and Site safety.
Market Complexity:

The company has undergone changes in its asset care policy through adoption of Reliability centred maintenance (RCM) strategy focused on attaining maximum equipment reliability and performance at optimum cost.
The role works hand in hand with the asset care manager in setting and executing asset care performance objectives with KPI’s to address all key elements of the strategy.
The role does assist for medium and long term asset care planning in line with strategy. The ultimate goal is to embed the 9 BCM asset care pillars that will drive paradigm shift in the ways assets are managed.

Leadership Responsibilities:
Decision Making Authority

Provide builds into maintenance plans, weekly, monthly & annual in liaison with planner, E&I Engineer and ACM.
Spearhead continuous improvement activities.
Implementation of engineering and maintenance issues within agreed standards.
Spearhead problem solving in liaison with ACM and E&I Eng.
Decide on temporary remedial measures and modification on Mechanical systems to sustain production while arrangements for permanent solution are being made.
Freedom of action within company policy and procedures.
Evaluation of the quality of spares supplied.
Recommend stocking of non-stock items.

Relationships

Asset Care Manager administratively and on day-to-day activities in Packaging Processes
Site safety team on PTW system, safety standards i.e. providing Engineering solutions through ERICPD, SFIP, SIRC closure
Stores manager on receipt of ordered services stock and non-stock.
Electrical and Instruments Engineer in relation to maintenance, plant modifications, breakdown maintenance and continuous improvements.
Procurement on supplier reviews, spares acquisition and resolving TQ
Shift Managers and Packaging Technical operators on day-to-day activities in Packaging Hall, Basement and adjacent areas
Packaging quality manager on equipment effectiveness validation and defect identification and elimination
Utilities team on utilities optimization
OPEX team through MMS on driving best practices, DMAICs and process codification.
Work with External contractors on commissioning of contracted new installations and supervision of repair/service and maintenance works.

Top Accountabilities

Decision Making Authority

Responsibility for asset maintenance and recommendation on improvement, replacement, modification and decommission.
Ensure availability of non-stock/nil stock spares
Determine equipment centre lines, track deviations, stop and fix any equipment deviating from standard operating parameters.
Determining causes of breakdowns and giving solutions
Order available spares from store during B/downs or maintenance.
Deciding on which tasks to refer to ACM

Key Performance Indicators

Execution of maintenance activities to plan i.e. zero maintenance excess.
Deliver on quality by ensuring process parameters are controlled and maintained within recommended set values through equipment process validation
New installations/plants operate as per agreed commissioning standards.
Champion raising and closing of SIRCs
Deliver plant Reliability as per AOP
Deliver plant Availability as per AOP
Weekly tracking and control of equipment MTTR & MTBF.
Deliver on AOP Maintenance Cost Per HL
Ensure delivery of zero harm agenda by ensuring 100% working of all equipment safety mechanisms
Optimize water and energy usage as defined by OEM
Track PPM completion and backlog management
Environmental KPI’s.
Adherence to training plan
Adherence to walk about and inspection schedule
Carry out failure mode analysis on replaced components for feedback to ACM, E&I engineer and OEM
Lead delivery of RCPS as per defined triggers
Compliance to audit one plan.
Capturing all machine related issues in CMMS (SAP)
Drive improvement through use of MMS tools (e.g. DMAICS, STM, FI etc)
Standardising of maintenance procedures and processes i.e. centre lining, process equipment codification
Drive sustainability projects i.e. Energy and water optimization

Qualifications and Experience Required:

HND or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with over 5 years’ experience in FMCG.
Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering & Process technology.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance manuals, schematic drawings and general engineering specifications to carry out the job.
Use of SAP – maintenance
Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Assessment (FMECA)
Asset care Best Practice
Knowledge of Bottling procedures to avail plant utilities and equipment service
Appreciation of procedures of personnel, stores, security and purchasing departments
Trouble shooting skills.
Ability to communicate in both written and oral formats.
Planning/ Presentation/Organizational skills
Knowledge in industrial health & safety and management techniques
Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing standards
High interpersonal effectiveness to develop and sustain robust relationships
Role model of high performance coaching skills and people management
Good negotiator
Good industrial relations skills
Familiar with skills and competency descriptions and able to interpret training and development needs
Knowledge of ISO 9001 for Quality, Energy Management Policy HACCP- ISO 22000 for food safety, ISO 14001 for Environment & OHSAS – ISO 18001 Health and Safety standards plus any other management systems that may apply.

October 26, 2024
Team Assistant – Africa Source COE

Scope:
Africa is the highest growth area in Diageo, contributing 27% of Diageo’s overall growth. Our Supply Chain function is critical to enable such high levels of brand growth – through exemplary service to our customers, by maximizing the value of our assets, by protecting the reputation of our business and brands, enabling innovation, and ensuring our people flourish in the face of this challenge. This role is key to providing administrative support and positively contributes to the delivery of our supply agenda to meet our ambitious growth goals and transform to world class practices.
The successful candidate will support Global Supply & Procurement, Plan COE & GDBS (Global Diageo Business Services) teams.
Leadership Responsibilities
This role manages a range of relationships with key stakeholders across the Operations department and other functions including:

Supply Leadership teams
Line managers
Support Services teams
External service providers
Global Procurement teams

Key Accountabilities

To carry both internal and external administrative and protocol/reception duties that do not need to take up the team’s time so as to ease workload and co-ordination with the Global function (Supply & Procurement, Plan COE and GDBS)
Co-ordination with travel agents regarding travel arrangements from time to time.
Replying standard queries on telephone and mail on behalf of the team.
Routing/dispatching all correspondence to relevant internal and external offices
Making external and internal appointments for the team. Assisting in drafting, circulating and replying to various correspondence and responding to routine administrative queries both internal and external
Developing and managing an efficient and up to date filing system.
Facilitating resources required for meetings as well as ensuring all minutes and pre-reads are circulated beforehand.
Ensure the office has a good and hygienic atmosphere conducive for working

Qualifications and Experience Required

University degree qualification or equivalent is required,
At least 2 – 3 years experience working in a complex business set up and/or FMCG environment
Key functional capabilities required for this role are excellent relationship building and influencing skills, highly organised with ability to multi task, excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly important for managing expectations with stakeholders and external suppliers.

October 26, 2024