Position: Maintenance Planner – Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Wote
in Makueni
Our
client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a Maintenance
planner.
Successful
candidates will be responsible for all maintenance planning & execution functions
in the Manufacturing plants / equipment, utilities & facilities including
installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance relative to ISO
standards.
Main
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
· Establishing,
Planning & Optimizing plant operations and process improvement initiatives
and activities;
· Leading
innovation management efforts, directing initiatives towards value creation
opportunities both internally (operations efficiency / productivity driven) and
external to our contractors/client
· Measuring and monitoring effectiveness & efficiency of operational processes and maintenance processes, and advising on areas of improvement both internally and externally;
· Identifying,
planning, Developing, recommending and Executing key maintenance efficiency
drivers;- Supports the establishment & optimization of day to day
operational activities, including planning, directing and overseeing the
maintenance operational policies, rules, Long/short-term strategies/directives,
initiatives, programs, maintenance plans, goals, and annual operating budgets
for maintenance functions by making decisions that influence people, process
and technology and ensure continuous achievement of set goals and objectives.
· Planning,
Developing and executing maintenance procedures and processes to support GMP,
GPP and the quality management system; Developing maintenance systems &
strategies to enable the Company to grow in process and product with the end
goal of Leading and continuously driving a LEAN manufacturing & improvement
culture with the vision to exceed customers’ expectations, and to reduce cycle
time and quality outcomes within the operations processes;
· Proactive
Quality by design approach to all manufacturing and maintenance process,
services, and premises
· Preventive
Systematic avoidance of problems and variability through inspection,
maintenance, and controls, at all points in the value chain.
· Reactive
Rapid corrective actions focused on identification and rectification of
problems root causes, rapidly mobilizing Cross-functional teams to analyse and
resolve problems
· Train/develop,
supervise and coordinate a focused and effective maintenance team to Work Cross
functionally with all departments to coordinate, Coach and implement tools to
achieve strategic goals and take responsibility for supporting the business
needs: Develop protocols and reports to thoroughly document all maintenance
activities.
· Ensure
Overall equipment efficiency in terms of all equipment & systems to ensure
availability, reliability & efficiency of plant & equipment.
· Develop
cost saving proposals; – conduct maintenance & operational costing and
efficiency;
· Monitor
usage of utilities and implement improvement initiatives, daily manage and
reduce overall maintenance & production cost by monitoring and tracking
related expenses, as well as
· Implementation
of quality requirements and regulatory requirements on maintenance &
production activities to eliminate negative impact on quality.
· Formulate
and establish preventive maintenance masterplan for all plant, equipment,
utilities and systems,
· Schedule,
coordinate and control all maintenance activities, ensure effective planning
and execution
· Improve
on the Maintenance procedures and effectiveness of maintenance activities, and
hence maintenance cost; – Establish and ensure standard operating procedures,
documentation and work instructions as far as maintenance and related functions
are concerned
· Use of
maintenance management software to enhance maintenance functions
· Reducing
Equipment breakdowns and prolong the equipment life span thus improving the
overall equipment efficiency and reduce power consumption
practice equipment routine checks and monitoring to track related anomalies and
Monitoring & controlling process parameters accordingly
· Progressive
effort to reduce or eliminate breakdowns, progressive outlook of maintenance
department, employing latest techniques to keep pace with advancement in
production/maintenance technology
Qualifications
and Experience
· Bachelor
of science in Mechanical, electrical/electronic engineering or mechatronic
engineering with a bias in project planning from a reputable institution.
· Over 5
years of sound continuous and detailed experience in manufacturing as a
maintenance/engineering planner.
How to
Apply
To
apply, submit your application on our ATS at ats.flexi-personnel.com by 29th
December 2022 under the Maintenance Planner job posting.
All
applicants are advised to adhere to application guidelines for consideration.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB:
Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.
