Anitha Gerald Mushi
Bryanston,South Africa
Summary
Seasoned Professional specialising in operational excellence and continuous improvement within lean manufacturing and process optimisation. Delivered significant contributions through performance management, KPI governance, root cause analysis, and effective problem-solving strategies. Focused on driving change management, business transformation, and asset reliability while fostering leadership development and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Continuous Improvement Specialist
AB InBev Africa Zone
2024.09 - 2026.07
- Led the implementation and governance of the AB InBev Management System across 37 operations (28 breweries, 2 Special Operations, and 5 vertical operations) in 10 African countries, driving operational excellence and improving management system maturity.
- Partnered with regional and plant leadership to identify performance gaps, prioritise improvement initiatives, and drive sustainable operational improvements across AB InBev's African manufacturing network.
- Designed and implemented continuous improvement frameworks, management routines, and governance processes, delivering 20–35% improvements in problem-solving effectiveness and execution discipline.
- Conducted operational audits, capability assessments, and leadership coaching across 37 manufacturing sites, strengthening leadership capability and improving compliance with operational standards.
- Standardised management routines and operational best practices, enhancing 5S execution and control systems to improve operational consistency.
- Championed change management by rolling out digital tools across Africa Zone, accelerating digitisation of management systems and enhancing routine execution.
Safety & Environment Specialist
ABInBev Africa Zone
2020.07 - 2024.08
- Reduced workplace injury rates by 75% by driving proactive risk management, behavioural safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to eliminate recurring safety and environmental incidents and strengthen operational controls.
- Led HSE governance, audits, and risk assessments while implementing VPO Safety & Environment Management Systems across AB InBev Africa Zone, covering Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda, to enhance regulatory compliance and operational standards.
- Spearheaded initiatives for environmental compliance and performance improvement across AB InBev operations, optimising wastewater treatment systems, achieving reductions in final effluent non-compliance, and enhancing overall environmental performance.
- Championed waste management and resource efficiency initiatives, achieving >95% recycling rates, delivering a sustained 1% year-on-year improvement, and reducing water and energy consumption through performance monitoring, process optimization, and best practice implementation.
- Partnered with the Sustainability function to deliver water stewardship initiatives in high water-risk areas, improving water security, operational resilience, and long-term environmental sustainability.
- Delivered HSE capability-building through safety training, coaching, and awareness programs, partnering with engineering, production, and leadership teams to integrate safety and environmental practices into AB InBev operations.
Environment Coordinator
AB InBev Africa Zone
2020.04 - 2020.06
- Led process improvement initiatives across water, wastewater, and utilities improving treatment performance and reducing final effluent non-compliance across diverse treatment technologies.
- Supported waste management and environmental improvement initiatives, optimising processes to achieve recycling performance exceeding 95%.
- Supported resource efficiency initiatives that improved water and energy utilisation through process monitoring, data analysis, and implementation of operational best practices.
- Provided technical support to brewery operations providing consulting expertise to optimise brewing and utility processes, improving process stability and performance.
- Partnered with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to identify and troubleshoot process improvement opportunities, implementing sustainable solutions.
- Supported breweries across Africa Zone, enhancing process performance and operational efficiency through implementation of engineering best practices.
Process Engineer & Environment Manager
Tanzania Breweries Plc – Mbeya Brewery
2017.04 - 2018.11
- Oversaw wastewater treatment plant operations, achieving >92% recycling and ensuring full environmental compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to implement sustainability initiatives and achieve cost reductions in projects.
- Optimised brewing, packaging, and utilities operations as Process Engineer, enhancing efficiency, quality, and safety across processes.
- Led process troubleshooting and root cause problem-solving, reducing downtime and improving OEE.
- Supported optimization of utilities (steam, refrigeration, water) to improve plant performance.
Engineering Technical Trainee
Tanzania Breweries Plc – Dar es Salaam
2015.10 - 2017.03
- Supported production and engineering teams in troubleshooting equipment failures, conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implementing corrective actions that enhanced equipment reliability.
- Assisted in planning and executing preventive and predictive maintenance activities that improved asset performance and minimised unplanned downtime.
- Supported engineering improvement projects, including equipment installation, commissioning, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitored production and utility performance, analysed operational data to identify process improvement opportunities that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of engineering standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintenance best practices.
- Participated in cross-functional projects focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environmental performance within brewery operations.
- Gained practical experience in Lean Manufacturing, problem solving, process optimization, and operational excellence within a world-class FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Completed a structured engineering graduate program, rotating through Brewing, Packaging, Utilities, Maintenance, and Process Engineering to develop end-to-end knowledge of brewery operations.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Eastern & Southern Africa Management Institute
Global 2025.04 - 2027.05
BSc - Food & Biochemical Engineering
University of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania 2011.11 - 2015.11
Diploma - Brewing & Distilling
Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD), UK
2017.01 - 2019.01
Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education (ASCE) - undefined
Kondoa Girls High School
2009.03 - 2011.02
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Lean manufacturing
- KPI governance
- Root cause analysis
- Change management
- Project management
- Asset reliability
- Data analytics
- Stakeholder management
- Leadership development
- Team development
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Certification
- Diploma in Brewing & Distilling – Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD), UK
- Agile Scrum Master & Product Owner – AB InBev & Scrum Inc
- Project Management Training – AB InBev
- White Belt (Lean / Continuous Improvement) – AB InBev
LANGUAGES
English – Excellent (Speaking & Writing)
Swahili – Native
REFEREES
- Aggrey, Liaga, Africa Zone Safety & Environment Director, +277829241544, ABInBev
- Precious, Mmofsoa, Energy & Fluids Zone Technical Expert, preciousmmofsoa@gmail.com, +27733041036, ABInBev
- Godwin, Fabian, Brewery Manager, Godwin.Fabian@ab-inbev.co.tz, +255767266111, Tanzania Breweries Plc
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Site seeing
- Podcasting & Listening to podcasrs
Timeline
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Eastern & Southern Africa Management Institute
2025.04 - 2027.05
Continuous Improvement Specialist
AB InBev Africa Zone
2024.09 - 2026.07
Safety & Environment Specialist
ABInBev Africa Zone
2020.07 - 2024.08
Environment Coordinator
AB InBev Africa Zone
2020.04 - 2020.06
Process Engineer & Environment Manager
Tanzania Breweries Plc – Mbeya Brewery
2017.04 - 2018.11
Diploma - Brewing & Distilling
Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD), UK
2017.01 - 2019.01
Engineering Technical Trainee
Tanzania Breweries Plc – Dar es Salaam
2015.10 - 2017.03
BSc - Food & Biochemical Engineering
University of Dar es Salaam
2011.11 - 2015.11
Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education (ASCE) - undefined
Kondoa Girls High School
2009.03 - 2011.02