Plant Engineer Career in Kenya


Position: Plant Engineer

Department: Agro processing unit

Reporting to:Manager

Reports from:production team, machine operators

Main Purpose of the Job
 
To organize and control all production within the food processing unit to achieve all output targets in terms of quantity, quality, yield, wastage, unit costs and in accordance with health, safety and hygiene standards.

Major 1 year deliverable
  • Minimize losses and create efficiencies in the production cycle. 
  • Training of operators to achieve their full potential.
What are the biggest problems they have to solve/overcome on behalf of the company?
  1. Production planning/scheduling
  2. Quality controls
Field of Responsibilities
  • Ensure that production schedules are followed and meet the customer orders
  • Review all sales orders before production commences to ensure correct output and minimize wastage
  • Ensure that the raw material for food processing meets quality standards and quality in conjunction with Quality Assurance Officer;
  • Supervise the work of foremen, supervisors, general laborers and other production unit staff.
  • To inform management on work progress by generating production output, work reports and final reports
  • Monitor and review production policies and procedure to ensure continuous production
  • Develop maintenance schedules for all the equipment used at the food packaging unit
  • Manage employee relations with production staff
  • Maintain client and supplier relationships by making periodic clientele visits to monitor production targets
  • Ensure Safety standards are adhered and maintained
Skills, experience required
  • Degree in mechanical engineering and preferably should have knowledge on electrical engineering
  • Must have 5-7 years experience in a processing plant/manufacturing (preferable agro processing)
  • Minimum of 2 years in an engineer post
  • Good presentation of reports and strong reasoning
  • Good communication skills
  • Good computing skills – Microsoft office is mandatory
KPIs
  • On time up to date reports to management
  • Cleanliness, Health and Safety measures maintained
  • Meeting deadlines for production
  • Reducing wastage
  • Liaising with operations team
  • Efficiency in production
Salary: Negotiable

Note: Indicate the job title in your application

CVS to be sent to titus@kentrain.co.ke, mainamaina83@yahoo.com by 16th February 2013.