MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Q-Sourcing•Tampa, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan. On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Plant Engineer / Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to work in Kenya. Job Purpose To provide engineering leadership through the effective management of maintenance, utilities, reliability, plant assets, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations while supporting the achievement of production, quality, safety, environmental, and business objectives.

Requirements

Competent, skilled, and experienced Plant Engineer / Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
Establish machine-specific maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution of all maintenance activities.
Ensure the availability and reliability of production equipment to support manufacturing operations.
Monitor equipment performance and implement initiatives to improve plant reliability.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with established engineering standards and procedures.
Coordinate engineering resources to minimize production downtime.
Monitor and analyze machine breakdowns and equipment failures.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Track and improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Develop reliability-centered maintenance programs for critical plant equipment.
Implement condition-monitoring techniques to improve equipment performance.
Identify recurring equipment failures and develop long-term solutions.
Manage all plant utilities, including water treatment, boilers, air compressors, refrigeration systems, chillers, steam systems, power distribution systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Ensure uninterrupted utility services to support production requirements.
Monitor utility consumption and identify opportunities for optimization.
Ensure utility systems comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Develop maintenance programs for all utility equipment.
Ensure the availability of critical engineering and maintenance spare parts.
Monitor spare-part consumption and inventory levels.
Review weekly and monthly spare-part variances and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely acquisition of engineering materials.
Establish appropriate stock levels for critical spare parts.
Review repair and CAPEX requirements and provide clear technical justification.
Prepare and manage the Engineering and Maintenance budget.
Ensure maintenance spending is controlled within budget.
Investment decisions are supported by clear technical justification, cost analysis, and operational benefits.
Plan, coordinate, and implement engineering projects.
Lead equipment installation, modification, commissioning, and plant expansion projects.
Develop technical specifications for new equipment.
Manage engineering projects within approved budgets and timelines.
Coordinate contractors and service providers during project implementation.
Promote a culture of safety throughout the engineering function.
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Ensure all engineering activities comply with food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and waste-management requirements.
Stop equipment or production processes when safety, quality, or food safety risks are identified.