About The Position
Q-Sourcing Limited, trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec, is recruiting on behalf of its client for a Plant Engineer / Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to work in Kenya in the Confectionery Division. The role provides engineering leadership by managing maintenance, utilities, reliability, plant assets, and continuous improvement initiatives to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
- 7–10 years of engineering experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in confectionery manufacturing.
- Experience managing high-speed production lines.
- Hands-on experience with confectionery manufacturing equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Registration with a relevant engineering professional body.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Monitor equipment performance, improve plant reliability, lead root cause analysis investigations, implement corrective actions, track and improve MTBF and MTTR, and implement condition-monitoring techniques and reliability-centered maintenance.
- Manage plant utilities, including boilers, air compressors, refrigeration systems, steam systems, power distribution, water treatment, and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Ensure uninterrupted utility services, optimize utility consumption, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure availability of critical spare parts, monitor consumption and inventory levels, review variances, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with procurement to acquire engineering materials on time.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement engineering projects, including equipment installation, modification, commissioning, and plant expansions.
- Develop technical specifications and manage projects within approved budgets and timelines.
- Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety (GMP), and environmental regulations.
- Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant efficiency; implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and 5S methodologies; and develop strategies to improve OEE.
- Lead, coach, and develop the engineering and maintenance team; conduct performance appraisals; identify training needs; develop an Engineering Skill Matrix; and conduct competency assessments.
- Prepare and manage the Engineering and Maintenance budget and control maintenance spending within budget.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, maintenance records, and breakdown reports in SAP or approved systems.
- Prepare and submit engineering performance reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
