Maintenance Officer at Estakem Ventures

Job Summary

• The Maintainance officer isresponsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.
• We are looking for someone with both mechanical and electrical expertise . you are required to have a minimum of 2 years working in the industry,preferably a snacks or FMCG company.

Duties and responsibilities
Maintenance Operations:

• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule for all machinery and equipment.
• Oversee daily maintenance activities, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly address any malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with other departments to plan maintenance activities that do not disrupt production schedules.

Resource and Asset Management:

• Ensure the availability of necessary tools, spare parts, and materials for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and coordinate with procurement to avoid shortages.
• Monitor the condition of company facilities and coordinate repairs or upgrades as needed.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and train the maintenance team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, providing clear instructions and support.
• Promote a safe and collaborative work environment, resolving conflicts or issues that arise within the team.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address potential hazards immediately.
• Provide safety training to maintenance staff, ensuring they follow proper procedures when operating equipment or handling tools.

Process Optimization:

• Analyze maintenance data to identify recurring issues and develop solutions to prevent them.
• Implement best practices and new technologies to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop strategies to extend the lifespan of equipment and facilities.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and equipment servicing.
• Generate reports on maintenance performance, downtime, and costs, and present these to senior management.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective operations

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess industry standard knowledge in mechanical repair, electrical repair and maintenance of factory Equipments and machines used in an FMCG industry
• Minimum of 2 Years experience is required.