Maintenance Manager at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Job Purpose

• The Maintenance Manager will ensure the efficient and uninterrupted operation of all machinery, equipment, and facilities within the abattoirs facility and plays a crucial role in ensuring a reduction in repair cost, adhering to safety standards, and minimizing downtime

Roles and Responsibilities
Maintenance Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive maintenance plan for machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules are followed.
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring that all maintenance activities are cost-effective and that expenses are in line with budgetary constraints

Team Leadership:

• Manage and lead a team of maintenance technicians and support staff.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations for the team.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Oversee the inspection, maintenance, and repair of all equipment, including hatchery machines, poultry feeders, and environmental control systems.
• Ensure availability of critical spare part
• Responding to electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults and repairing
• Minimize downtime to the barest

Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with local and national regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions for maintenance personnel.

Budget Control:

• Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, optimizing resource allocation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and equipment history.
• Generate reports as needed for management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in maintenance management, with at least 2-3 years in a poultry hatchery or related field

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of developing and motivating teams.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle time-sensitive situations.
• Sound understanding of biosecurity measures and their implementation in the hatchery.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage hatchery operations efficiently.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities to completion with tight timelines
• Business planning and analysis
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
• People and time management
• Report writing and presentationProtection of Confidential Information
• MS Office Tools and Calendar Management
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Lateral thinking skills.

Expected Behavioral Competencies:

• Resourcefulness
• Dependability
• Passion
• Integrity
• Promptness
• Accountability
• Image/brand representation of the company