Just a few hours part of AbInBev Namibia but already making the best of it.

Michelline NawatisesChoolwe Mudenda is an electrical engineer who graduated from the University of Zambia and has worked for SABMiller/ABI for seven years as a trainee, Voyager Plant Optimisation (VPO) manager and technical services manager. Mudenda is a plant manager for Welwitschia Brewery in Okahandja.When asked by Careers what her day-to-day workload looks like, she mentioned that looking after plant safety is the main thing. It then consists of production, quality, cost and engagement via meetings, walkabouts and one-on-one interactions with both shopfloor and management using Voyager Plant Optimisation tools.Mudenda recently entered the gates of ABInBev Namibia. AB InBev Global is a multinational drink and brewing company based in Leuven, Belgium. AB InBev has a global functional management office in New York City, and regional headquarters in São Paulo, London, St Louis, Mexico City, Bremen), Johannesburg and others.She says it has been nothing but a wonderful experience. “Meeting the warm people of Okahandja from different cultures and getting new perspectives of how the people engage with one another is a heartfelt feeling,” she says.During the time Mudenda has been in Namibia she has tried to learn a few languages, and she can now greet people in a number of local languages. She is still working towards understanding most of the languages. When asked by Careers, what the most challenging aspect of this job is, Mudenda says is creating a culture where everyone can be confident enough to voice their concerns without feeling judged. She says success in this position and how it measured is a highly engaged team that works together to achieve their dream. “We measure through our engagement index and key performance indicators,” she says. The originally Zambian national wants to own her farm and to support as many plants as possible. The advice she gives to aspiring young people out there is that all obstacles are there to teach you something. “Always ask yourself: What have I learnt from this situation?” she advises.

Just a few hours part of AbInBev Namibia but already making the best of it.

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