Responsibilities

• Carrying out and managing the breakdown, planned, periodical and preventive maintenance of plant, machineries, utilities and equipment in cooperating with other departments.
• Assuring timely support and effective maintenance in order to keep the production active and ongoing.
• Developing maintenance procedures and ensure implementation, analyzing the root-causes of failures and cooperate with the involved functions in solving the recurring problems.
• Ensuring the compliance to the rules and certifications of Kenyan Laws about quality, safety and environment on the workplace and the application of the current management/organizational systems.
• Keeping maintenance logs and report on daily activities and SLA performance with Service/maintenance providers where applicable.
• Optimizing machinery, equipment and utilities according to standard procedure, enhancing performance and product quality.
• Managing spare parts inventory to determine and manage stocking levels.
• Develop Machinery quality measurement metrics and their reporting.
• Oversee the operations of maintenance section and the management of the team.
• Develop and monitor budgets for Plant Maintenance including monitoring maintenance plans and performance.
• Ensure effective implementation of the department budget.
• Develops, trains, mentors, supervises and motivates team members and succession planning.
• Perform any other duty(ies) as will be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or management.

Requirements

Must have skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to details.
• Team work and effective communication skills

Good to have skills

• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extra hours, shifts, weekends and holiday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronic or electric engineering or equivalent qualification.