Responsibilities

Production and Maintenance Manager is a position based in Mombasa, Kenya reporting to the Operations Manager. This position will be responsible for the following.

• Lead the Operational Excellence agenda and initiatives for the country.
• Drive asset care and maintenance process and ensure plant performance and reliability.
• Initiate and manage minor CAPEX and revenue engineering projects at the production site to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective operations.
• Develop Leader Standard Work routines to ensure plant performance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and define clear scopes of work for outsourced contractors, ensuring all external work meets our standards and contributes to our operational goals.
• Ensure compliance to Yara HESQ and Operational policies and procedures (HOPS/TOPS/IFA), demonstrating leadership commitment to the health and safety of all employees.
• Ensure quality control processes are in place during discharge, storage, blending and bagging operations.
• Convert sales forecast to a realistic production plan linking raw materials and packaging materials availability, contractors, and equipment.

Profile

• University degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years practical experience in a similar role within a large-scale production unit.
• Knowledge and experience in operations management and people management.
• Proficient in using advanced microsoft application.

Additional Information

• Technical Competencies in warehouse/terminal operations.
• Interpersonal Competencies—relationship management, communication and other related competencies.
• Operation Competencies— analyzing, adaptability, planning and organization skills.