Kisii bottlers
limited, a leading beverage bottling franchise of The Coca Cola Company is
seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate for the vacancy mentioned
below:
Maintenance Engineer
He/ She will be
responsible for maximizing the availability of the Manufacturing Plant through
implementation of maintenance strategies thereby resulting in the production as
per plan of quality products safely, and with minimal downtime, maintenance
cost and environmental impact.
Key Accountability/ Result Areas
The Maintenance Engineer’s principal accountability will be:-
- Coordinate the
development, planning and implementation of maintenance strategies for the
Plant’s assets and equipment in line with industrial best practice, legal
requirements and equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Coach and
facilitate factual based root cause analysis to identify and obtain
solutions and options for change while improving employee problem solving
competence skill levels.
- Formulate and implement
strategies to develop and continually improve assets and equipment so as
to maximize asset productive life.
- Develop,
standardize and implement maintenance policies, procedures and reports, as
well as monitoring compliance with the same.
- Develop and
implement plans to upgrade and or expand the Plant facilities i.e.
buildings, machinery and utilities in line with company, the Coca Cola
Company, legal, food safety, safety and environmental requirements among
others.
- Manage and
coordinate all growth and development projects in the Plant, connected
with existing facilities modernization, new equipment installation, new
products launches and productivity improvements.
- Plan, manage and
track capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, as well as conducting quality
assurance checks thereby ensuring the best use of resources and that work
has been performed in a proper and professional manner.
- Lead plant teams
in efforts to improve spare parts management that will result in reduced
stockroom inventory levels.
- Manage and
review direct reports and develop methods to help improve their
productivity and development.
- Contribute
towards the preparation of the Engineering Section’s operating budget.
- Ensure safety
and environmental compliance for buildings, equipment and staff.
- Comply with the
company’s quality, food safety, environment and occupational health and
safety requirements.
Qualification
and Competencies
- A holder of a
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field (Mechanical,
Mechatronics, Electrical or Production Engineering) with at least five
years hands on experience resulting in a proven competency to perform the
work.
- Certification by
the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) with a demonstratable track record of
growth as an engineering professional.
- Extensive
experience and knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance
schedules and programs.
- Strong
leadership coupled with excellent written, oral presentation, active
listening and interpersonal skills.
- A high degree of
strategic and technical aptitude.
- Honest and
trustworthy with sound work ethics.
- Knowledge of
bottling equipment relative to equipment installation, use, maintenance,
trouble shooting and repair will be an added advantage.
The
Promise
We at Kisii bottlers Limited depend heavily on the passion, innovation and integrity of our people. We focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent.
Our work environment
nurtures these three value (passion, innovation and integrity).
In addition to
competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits commensurate with the
requisite, the company can offer a challenging and rewarding career.
If you are innovative, self-starter and result oriented individual, looking for a challenging career and you meet the above requirements, please send your application letter, detailed C.V, together with copies of your relevant academic/professional testimonials and three referees to:-
Human Resource Manage
Kisii Bottlers Limited
P.O.BOX 3456-40200
Kisii- Kenya
E-mail:recruitment@kisiibottlers.co.ke
So as to reach us not later than Friday, 12th July 2013.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Kisii Bottlers Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
Any lobbying and/or
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
