Maintenance Manager - Mechanical at Sayed Farms Limited

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and organize preventive maintenance of the relevant machines to ensure maintenance schedules are followed.
• Ensure reduction of downtime to the barest minimum to prevent loss due to machine downtime.
• Plan and order spare parts and tools for maintenance work to avoid delay due to material availability.
• Document maintenance records for analysis and future reference.
• Technical Training and development of technical subordinates to improve performance.
• Control usage of materials and tools for optimal efficiency of machines.
• Vet and recommend contract awards for 3rd party maintenance services to ensure compliance to specification.
• Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out and lead the team to deliver effectively at the same time ensuring equipment availability.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.
• Optimize equipment according to standard procedure, enhancing performance and product quality, ensuring the achievement of all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure routine calibration and maintenance requirements of a variety of electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems are undertaken.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification (e.g., NSE, COREN) is an added advantage or in progress.
• At least 10 years of cognate experience from FMCG companies or Feedmill industries or Poultry.

Key Skills and Competences:

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pay keen attention to details and be highly organized.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Have excellent asset management and risk management skills, and best practices on the shop floor.
• Be proficient with Microsoft office suite or related software.