The Position will be reporting to the Production Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scope the full extent of maintenance work needed to conduct the relevant repair / preventive / predictive / modifications on the equipment on the shop floor;
- Develop cost and time estimates of planned maintenance work;
- Write applicable maintenance procedures;
- Responsible for timely up-keep and accuracy of equipment maintenance history and job records database (Hard and Soft copies);
- Responsible for up-keep and accuracy of technical information on processes, plant and equipment;
- Able and competent in root cause failure analysis leadership and investigations;
- In liaison with Production Manager and Production Planner, Schedule maintenance work into production plan;
- Making maintenance schedules and ensuring that they are followed to minimize Emergency Down Time (EDT)
- Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are captured, monitored and timely reported for equipment reliability, maintenance department performance and planning and scheduling.
- Maintaining individual machine reports for future references.
- Spares and Consumables for machine and equipment maintenance Inventory Management
- Planning and coordination of repair and maintenance by third parties, service contracts, and all civil works within the factory.
- Participate actively in OSHA to ensure staff safety.
- Participate in FSMS and QMS maintenance by keeping all records required, generating necessary maintenance SOPs and actively being part of the system.
- Training of staff on machine and equipment handling and maintenance
- Ensuring all internal and external tools are properly managed and the production area is free of loose bolts and nuts.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
- Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing System/Total Productive Maintenance (Kaizen)
- Computer Literacy (Ms Word, Spreadsheet, Power point, Email, auto cad)
- A certificate or Diploma in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in a busy manufacturing environment.
Interested candidates should submit their CVs through hr@dairyland.co.ke on or before 18th October 2014.