Green Leaf Threshing Plant (GLT) Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with 5+ yrs plant/engineering experience.
  
• Project Management experience; PMP is an advantage.
  
• Strong IT (MS Office, SAP) and factory operations knowledge.
  
• Proven leadership, communication, and contract management skills In line with BAT Leadership Capabilities
  
• Knowledge in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Integrated Work Systems (IWS) & associated pillars and Daily Management Systems (DMS’s).
  
• Broad understanding of factory operations
  
• High degree of self-motivation and discipline.
  
• Registered with a professional body in Engineering.
  
• Ability to take clear decisions in different and difficult situations and a high degree of innovation.
  

Business

• Improve equipment availability and efficiencies (OEE).
  
• Manage engineering, utilities, EHS, facilities, and in liaison with procurement to meet Co-plan objectives.
  
• Lead plant maintenance, overhauls, and modifications.
  
• Ensure 100% utility availability and manage energy consumption.
  
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with BAT standards.
  
• Ensure compliance with technical, legal, and safety standards.
  

Leadership

• Maintain a motivated team with succession planning.
  
• Promote coaching, training, and talent development.
  
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and address gaps.
  
• Champion organisational change and servant leadership.
  

Management

• Set and achieve maintenance cost, services cost, SLAs, and savings targets.
  
• Manage Opex and Capex budgets efficiently.
  
• Lead all aspects of spare parts and machinery register.
  
• Ensure compliance with BAT standards and local laws.
  

Relationship

• Collaborate with all departments, suppliers, contractors, and local authorities.
  
• Ensure safe working conditions and no unplanned downtime (UPDT) in processing.
  

Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement, best practices, and knowledge sharing across BAT locations.