Production Foreman
Job Purpose
The job holder will be
responsible for the day to day planning, work allocation and supervision of
contractors and site maintenance staff to ensure proper maintenance of the
manufacturing site, buildings and grounds at KWAL.
Responsibilities and
Accountabilities
Area 1: Maintenance Plan
•In collaboration with the
Plant Engineer develop, execute and update the annual preventive site
maintenance plan in order to ensure it is adhered to.
•Plan and oversee site
maintenance tasks and projects to ensure they are completed within the
scheduled dates and within the approved budgets.
•Ensure that site
maintenance equipment and tools are in working order and correctly stored and
decide on the repair of existing and purchasing of new equipment.
•Create and monitor schedules for subordinates and general workers and ensure that their performance is in line with the service level agreement.
•Advise on the feasibility
of site maintenance projects, alternative options, duration and cost of the
projects to the relevant Heads of Department/ Division.
•Participate in the
sourcing, engagement and evaluation of site maintenance contracts to ensure the
anticipated value of the project is achieved within the approved cost.
•Perform accurate machine
audits on machines used on site to determine their condition and make
appropriate recommendations.
•Plan for all maintenance
work by scheduling, determining the most economical approach and allocating a
competent team.
•Optimise utilities &
equipment reliability to optimally deliver production utilities requirements.
Area 2: Site Maintenance
•Supervise the site
maintenance team to ensure they are engaged and their work contributes to the
overall organisation effectiveness.
•Coordinate the disposal
of used materials / tools on site in line with the company policies and
procedures.
Area 3: Reports
•Prepare and submit site
maintenance reports to the Plant Engineer to facilitate decision making.
Area 4: Safety, Health
& Environment Standards
•Drive compliance with all
safety, health and environment standards, policies and procedures by own staff
and contractors on site to minimise risks.
Minimum Requirements
•A Diploma/Degree in
Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
•At least six (6) years’
experience in plant/site maintenance in a manufacturing organisation
•Practical experience in
utilities management
•Practical experience in
use of MS packages and ERP systems.
•Knowledge in Procurement,
Contract and Project Management
Competencies/Attributes
•Experience in the
management of technical staff.
•Technical know of routine
maintenance activities.
•Good communication skills
both written and oral.
•A personal drive to the
achievement of results.
•High level of integrity.