Packing Plant Maintenance Specialist

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all maintenance packing plant activities are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner.
  
• Support to oversee the activities of all packing plant machine operators to ensure safety of personnel and appropriate utilisation of machines
  
• Oversee the implementation of approved packing plant plan at the plant to ensure established targets are met.
  
• Ensure that packing plant processes are implemented in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
  
• Ensure clearance is received from the Head, Production and Head, Quality Control & Assurance before commencement of packing and loading of cement.
  
• Supervise the management of packing plant shift teams to ensure effective and efficient execution of packing plant activities and achievement of daily production targets.
  
• Ensure all maintenance issues at the packing plant are resolved immediately to ensure timely dispatch of cement and prevent damage/loss.
  
• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates.
  
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Packing Plant (Operations & Maintenance).
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
  
• Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience with at least four (5) years at supervisory level.
  

Skill and Behaviours:

• In-depth knowledge of cement production process
  
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
  
• Good problem solving and analysis skills
  
• Ability to pay attention to details
  
• Good relationship management skills
  
• In-depth knowledge of best practice in packing plant operations
  
• In-depth knowledge of the cement packing machines and their functions
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite