Role Purpose

This position will effectively develop and implement follow-up preventive maintenance programs for all machines, equipment and other facilities and installations on site for maximum life, productivity and efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Plant Maintenance

To develop efficient and effective preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and machines.
To implement budget controls and monitor the maintenance budget to ensure no over-expenditure.
To organize direct and motivate the maintenance team to optimize productivity.
To provide effective support and project management to ensure company projects are completed within the scheduled times and cost.
To provide sound technical and engineering maintenance advice for equipment, machines and facilities improvement.
To implement ISO/HACCP/DOHSS/NEMA recommendation within the company.
To facilitate competitive sourcing of cost value engineering services to maximize company returns.
Analyze budgets and continuously control production costs and identify/rectify waste measures.
Make decisions and advice the business on equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement
Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement.
Ensure, efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including Production, Distribution and Management
Driving root cause analysis initiatives on equipment availability and performance losses and following up to ensure corrective actions are implemented
Coordinating orientation of all new employees within maintenance to ensure that it is done procedurally

Process documentation and Reporting

Ensure all maintenance activities are recorded and documents well maintained for all processes
Ensure all maintenance reports are generated and reviewed on time i.e. MTTR, MTBF, utilities report, inventory etc.
Ensure all reports are shared with key parties and that are error free
Lead the stocktake process and take corrective actions against variances in the maintenance store

Food Safety

Ensure the Food Safety Management System and customer specific quality standards are implemented for all equipment and production processes.
Support the Food & Safety team members at the plant to perform their assigned responsibilities to drive a positive food safety culture.
Ensure prompt resolution of complaints/equipment breakdown supported by Root Cause Analyses.
Enhance customer experience through availing machines that produce conforming products
Maintain GMPs above 90%
Ensure compliance to legal/regulatory requirements
Implement Quality Plan and other food safety programs
Adopt the best industrial practice by maintaining proper hygiene levels
Conduct equipment inspection for efficiency

Occupational Safety, Health and Environment

Ensure OSHA 2007 is implemented and adhered to by all employees & outsourced contactors/visitors.
Drive a positive occupational safety ownership, health and welfare culture at all levels of the including workplace inspection & hazard identification.
Support the SHE Committee members at the Plant to perform their assigned duties and responsibilities.
Investigate all near misses, accidents and incidents and ensure timely reporting in line with policies & procedures - Use problem solving technic to solve chronic issues related to safety
Ensure proper equipment and process design that promotes safety - Safeguard and protect equipment designed to enhance employee safety.

Continual Improvement

Ensure PaTaMu initiatives and projects are implemented leading to continual improvement.
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement for all equipment and apply PaTaMu methodologies to improve.
Lead training and upskilling initiatives of technicians and production staff i.e. AM, TPM
Encourage generation and implementation of PaTaMu ideas to drive a culture of innovation and creativity.
Ensure employees have a good understanding of Kaizen and how the PaTaMu model works.
Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks
Coordinate all continual improvement projects for the function
Enhance employee competences through trainings
Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST.
Participate in organizing site events and initiatives as guided.
Drive an effective accountability system in the Plant through daily work management. Utilize Daily Standard Work & Leader Standard Work.

Leadership & Accountability

Oversee work performance of staff including goal setting, learning & development
Conduct HK Reviews for the maintenance team by reviewing strategies against performance. Participate in the monthly HK Reviews.
Conduct periodic performance review, appraisals for employees, develop and implement training plans
Coaching/mentoring employees to scale performance and engagement levels.
Improve process accountability through F2F discussions.
Ensure a competent and engaged workforce by supporting and driving programmes such as talent mapping, implementation of personal development plans, face-to-face feedback sessions, effective meetings and succession planning.
Conflict resolution. Ensure issues brought forward are resolved and escalated on time

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering
At least (8) years’ experience in production and plant operations, with at least (3) years Managerial Level.
Hands-on experience on modern PLC operated process equipment
Ability to read and interpret technical data, drawings as well as manuals.
Proven ability in Project Management is an added advantage
Registered member of the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK)
Basic Finance Knowledge and Experiences with an ERP are added advantage
Excellent leadership and human resource management skills
Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
Competence in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidential information.

Maintenance Supervisor

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