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Blending Technician

AT Diageo
Diageo

Blending Technician

Nairobi, Kenya

About us

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce, and deliver 6.5 billion liters of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.
To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you are part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone.

Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams, or manufacturing, you'll be part of an innovative, dynamic organization. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition.

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And its people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who'll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Purpose of Role

To efficiently operate process machines to produce high quality UDV products/services to meet both local and international standards in a safe environment and at the lowest cost. The role reports into the Shift Manager.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities
  • Offload Neutral Spirit supplied from the various sources through the intake process into the bulk holding tanks at 96% ABV.
  • Offload the necessary concentrate and flavours into the relevant holding tanks and Project Trigger Requirements
  • Schedule destination tanks for the neutral spirit being offloaded to ensure trucks are offloaded at the shortest time possible
  • Schedule tanks for blending of products required guided by the packaging plan to meet the targeted finished goods volume by shift, day and week.
  • Blend the required brands as guided by the (BTMs) Brand Technical Manuals and Recipes to meet the necessary quality and brand attributes to service the packaging plan.
  • Operate the Charcoal filtration plant for Smirnoff Vodka and Kenyan vodkas to meet the BTM specification.
  • Run the associated blending plant activities and operations to ensure plant objectives are met.
  • Maintain the required documentation for the offloading and blending processes, materials consumed and residual materials to be used as entries into SAP by the Materials Team
  • Prepare operations reports in offloading, blending, and materials handling for the period on duty to be circulated to relevant stakeholders for decision making.
  • Operate the demineralized water plant and maintain the records in place for the plant in compliance with Food Safety requirements, given that it's an OPRP.
  • Liaise with the RTD blenders in service of the RTD production plan that's packed in the Beer Packaging Plant
  • Run stock counts and reconciliation for the materials issued/in blending operation to ensure all established controls are adhered to.
  • Work in liaison with Materials Team to compute process losses and take action to eliminate the losses.
  • Participate in team continuous improvement activities to achieve set outcomes for targeted KPIs.
  • Participate in problem solving with focus on corrective and preventative action for Quality issues and Non-conformances.
  • Ensure Implementation of Food safety, Quality, Environment and Safety Management Systems according to FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and BS 18001 requirements respectively
  • Maintain the plant hygiene standards for a food production facility in liaison with the cleaning service provider.
  • Participate in CAPEX project implementation in the blending plant.
  • Participate in trouble shooting product/equipment non-conformance/ breakdowns.
  • Operate and maintain the sugar dissolving plant 4.
  • Operate and maintain Kenya cane syrup plant • Receive raw materials (flavours and sugar) from the Main stores.
  • Participate in product release (tasting) of blends and finished goods.

Qualifications and Experience Required
  • Min University degree Science & Food Technology Experience in HACCP.
  • 2-3 relevant experience


Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion or ethnicity.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world's very best people.

We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Client-provided location(s): Kampala Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Job ID: Diageo-JR1106130
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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