Job Description

Job Summary

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice in engineering; planning, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

Duties and Responsibilities


	

		

			

			

				
Develop and maintain plans and budget to ensure delivery on agreed cost targets and timescales
				
Ensure that maintenance processes are carried out taking account of the quality system and legislative requirements
				
To monitor trends in plant and equipment performance and energy usage and advice management as required
				
Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
				
Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
				
Drive functional excellence of the engineering team
				
Drive continuous improvement activities in quality cycle times, process improvement, Spare availability through lean techniques and value to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste
				
Ensure that machines are maintained effectively to maximize the production demand of high quality and safe product as per management set targets and objectives
				
Coordinate installation and maintenance automated production systems
				
Control and organize the implementation of the daily, weekly and monthly activities plans for the department
				
Monthly monitoring and control of the maintenance expenditures against budget
				
Ensure 100% compliance of the standards maintenance procedures for equipment as per the ISO 22000
				
Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as may be required
				
Monitor the management of spare parts in collaboration with inventory to limit shortage and usage control
				
Coordinating and interfacing with other department managers to ensure efficient management and scheduling of engineering in response to production requirements.
				
Responsible for leading, managing and developing the effectiveness and performance of the Engineering department.
			

			
People Management

			

				

					

						

						

							
Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability
							
Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, development, appraisal, attendance, and daily supervision to maximize efficiency
							
Motivate and coach the team to operational success
							
Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
							
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and rollout through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them
							
Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere performance
							
Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
							
Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware
							
Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
							
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures
							
Provide technical expertise to the team
						

						
Qualifications, SKills and Experience

						

							

								

									

									

										
Knowledge of AHUs and HVACs
										
Good Communication, interpersonal skills and Customer focus
										
Innovation and creativity
										
Results orientation
										
Decision making ability
										
Good strategic planning skills and Business Acumen
										
Good financial management skills
										
Ability to Coach, develop  and empowerment Others
										
Quick at Adapting and Responding to Change
										
Ability to work under high Pressure  with Minimum Supervision
										
10+ years of  Practical experience preferably  in the  dairy environment with at least 3 years  at managerial level
										
Good knowledge of the dairy industry is added advantage
										
Bachelor’s degree in, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
										
Registered with the engineering professional Body is Added advantage
									

									
NOTE: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply