CSS Head of Engineering Job

Head of Engineering Job, Engineering Kenya Jobs 2021,

Title: Head of Engineering,

Industry: Manufacturing,

Salary:  Competitive,

Our client is a leading manufacturer of glass bottles and containers. They seek to hire a self-driven, passionate and results-focused Head of Engineering to manage the mechanical engineering tasks, maintenance planning and execution of works in accordance with engineering needs work plan and budgeting plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate section activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure the objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Manage and ensure effective implementation of mechanical engineering and maintenance functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for plant maintenance
• Provide advisory assistance in regard to equipment and equipment needs and conditions.
• Identify staff development needs and train the maintenance personnel in plant equipment maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques for maximum productivity.
• Maintain all equipment manuals, equipment warranties, and tool inventories.
• Assist with the supervision of installation and commissioning of plant equipment.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work.
• Work closely with the Deputy GM to review and prioritize work requests.
• Has a supervisory role over all manpower under his department.
• Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Compliance to ISO and HACCP requirements:
• Ensure all activities relating to mechanical engineering are fully captured and transacted on the SAP platform.
• Follow up status of spare parts stock and find new source of spares
• Plan for Preventive maintenance of all equipment to confirm the highest performance

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