• To be responsible for all machine /equipment maintenance and repair operations as well as all civil works within the company with a view to optimizing efficiency with minimal downtime in the most cost-effective manner.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• To plan, organize and direct all repair and maintenance operations with emphasis on preventive maintenance
• To implement repair and maintenance strategies and action plans to ensure timely production support
• To ensure attainment of business objectives and repair and maintenance scheduling to ensure optimal plant operations
• To optimize human resource utilization within the department
• To establish individual and group accountabilities throughout the department for assigned tasks
• To keep up to date with and implement new repair and maintenance concepts and procedures
• To optimize occupational safety and health with the department
• To identify and highlight to management departmental training needs, staff motivation and discipline
• Cost cutting measures
• Project management

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree
• At least 5 years proven practical experience in a similar position in a manufacturing organization
• Proven skills in the use of computers as a working and reporting tool
• Certification for relevant seminars/workshops attended is an added advantage
• An effective team leader with stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving with strong decision-making capabilities
• Excellent understanding of the full repair and maintenance and project management mix
• High level of integrity
• Strong communication skills.
• A willing team player
• Effective reporting