Our
client, De La Rue is the world’s largest commercial banknote printer and
passport manufacturer and is a trusted partner of governments, central banks
and commercial organizations around the world.
They
provide market leading printed banknotes, banknote substrates and security
features, commercial sector cash processing solutions among others.
Front Line
Manager – Facilities
Reporting
to the Facilities Manager, this is a position responsible for maintaining all
company assets (plant and machinery) to enable the products to be manufactured
to customer requirements and in line with the corporate image.
The
incumbent will also be responsible for planning and controlling of maintenance
activities, supervising and allocating duties to engineering technicians.
Principal Accountabilities
- Observing
and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety Standards (EHS)
according to the company policies
- Maintaining
all machinery and plant and ensuring that adequate support is provided to
production at all times
- Ensuring
periodic testing of equipments is carried out by external/internal
agencies to meet the insurance, safety, ISO or manufacturers requirements
and reporting asset performance and trends to the relevant managers
- Co
– ordinating work with contractors so that all work carried out on site is
done in a safe and cost effective manner
- Controlling
and implementing an effective preventive maintenance program and liaising
with overseas locations and suppliers to obtain technical assistance or
spares where necessary
- Monitoring
working practices and ensuring that a clean and safe environment is
maintained throughout the engineering department
- Ensuring
recruitment of suitable staff to meet the agreed headcount of engineering
department
- Maintaining
high standards of staff discipline, foster harmonious relationship amongst
team members and encourage team spirit
Qualifications
and Skills
- Degree/
Higher National Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution
- A
minimum of 6 years work experience in a production environment; at least 3
years in a supervisory or management capacity
- ICT
literate with special emphasis on design packages
- Knowledge
of EHS management and 5S+S essential
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication, leadership and problem solving skills
Interested
candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to
recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 24th June 2016 stating their current and expected
remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.