Maintenance Officer at Butterfield Bakery

Job Objectives

•     The purpose of this position is to perform and/or assist in the preventive and/or corrective and maintenance of the Bakery Equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
•     To assist in the maintenance and repair of the Bakery's buildings, equipment and utilities, by performing a variety of general assigned maintenance functions so that problems, failures and breakdowns of the Bakery's facilities and equipment are held to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities
Cost Management:

•     Responsible for managing cost of production by working within expense limits established.
•     Responsible for maintaining technical inventory (tools, equipment) controls for cost effective operations.
•     Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled, diagnose breakdown problems and ensure resolution within a minimal period in order to reduce downtime and ensure equipment availability.

Project/Operational Plan Implementation:

•     Schedule and complete the defined Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Program in assigned location to improve equipment uptime and lifespan.
•     Responsible for coordinating and ensure prompt completion of all special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
•     To monitor all work being performed by external contractors and report on progress/completion rate to the Bakery and Maintenance Manager
•     First level quality control officer in Bakery Location for all outsourced maintenance related services and installations by ensuring quality products and services are offered ;
•     In liaison with the Maintenance Manager, arranges specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components required for equipment or facility maintenance
•     Collaborate with the Bakery Manager for planned PMP activities to ensure none or minimal interruption of workflow on the production floor
•     Responsible for alerting the Bakery Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur.
•     In collaboration with Bakery Management, Ensures safe and correct operation of Bakery equipment and other company assets.

Record Keeping:

•     Responsible for accurate periodic maintenance reporting as follows:
•     To maintain records of scheduled preventive maintenance procedures.
•     To maintain complete records and report all mechanical system and infrastructure failures and resolution on monthly to the bakery and maintenance manager.
•     To maintain spares inventory register.

Skills, Competencies and Requirements
Functional Competencies/Requirements:

•     Experienced in equipment repairs and maintenance
•     Familiar with the equipment specifications, manufacturing models and maintenance Trends in similar business
•     Cost Management Skills
•     Problem Solving & Analysis

General Management Competencies/Requirements:

•     Strong Interpersonal Skills

Educational Qualifications/Experience

•     Minimum of trade test III or C & G/ Ordinary National diploma or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
•     At least 3 years maintenance experience in a Plant environment.

Desired Personal Attributes:

•     Integrity
•     Logical Mind
•     Creative Imagination
•     Ability to cope with and work under pressure
•     Willing to work flexible hours