Del Monte Jobs in Kenya

The Company

Del Monte Kenya Limited located in Thika – Kenya is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of premium quality foods, fresh and processed pineapple fruit and fruit juice beverages.

As part of our commitment to meeting our performance objectives, we are looking for top class individuals to fill vacant positions in our new Can making Plant.
 

Can Making Line Leaders

Key Result Areas:-
  • Ensure effective maintenance is carried out on assigned Canline equipment, sound adjustments/setting, and efficient/safe operation to achieve Production, Safety & Quality targets.
  • Ensure corrective/preventative maintenance of equipment in the plant is carried out speedily and efficiently.
  • Co-ordinate availability of materials as per production plan.
  • Ensure all reports, KPI boards; quality records, etc. are kept accurate & up-to-date.
  • Carry out internal training as required by training matrix.
  • Carry out line changeovers as required and in line with SMED targets.
  • Maintain the section’s housekeeping and hygiene levels.
  • Ensuring Development of existing systems to achieve continuous improvement for identified KPIs.
The Person:-

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:-
  • O-Level (KCSE Mean Grade C+ Plus or above).
  • A Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • At least 10-years experience in Can-making.
  • Aged between 35 – 45 years.
Can Making Mechanic/Line Assistants
 
Key Result Areas:-
  • Carry out pre-start up inspection on the body maker at start of shift/production as specified.
  • Carry out the necessary weld assessment checks on the body maker before start of production.
  • Continuous assessment of weld quality parameters during production and maintenance of a written record of the same.
  • Do machine changeover in a professional and timely manner in conformance with best practices.
  • Ensure all necessary records, reports and KPI’s are kept accurate and update.
  • Carry out corrective and preventive maintenance on the machines and maintain records.
  • Maintain tools and setting gauges /equipment.
  • Development and improvement of KPI’s.
  • Communicate at all times with team on all relevant issue in the process of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance to all safety, environmental, housekeeping, hygiene health and social issues.
The Person:-

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:-
  • O-level (KCSE Mean grade C – Minus or above).
  • Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Computer skills.
  • At least 6 months experience.
  • Aged between 27 and 35 years.
Slitter Operators
 
Key Result Areas:-
  • Carry out pre-start up inspection on the slitter at start of shift/production as specified.
  • Carry out the necessary slitter assessment checks before start of production.
  • Continuous assessment of blank quality parameters during production and maintenance of a written record of the same.
  • Continuously feed blanks into the body maker.
  • Do machine changeover in a professional and timely manner in conformance with best practices.
  • Ensure machine runs to its best process capability and maintain and monitor records of the same.
  • Ensure all necessary records, reports and KPI’s are kept accurate and updated.
  • Carry out corrective and preventive maintenance on the machines and maintain records.
  • Maintain tools and setting gauges/equipment.
  • Development and improvement of KPI’s.
  • Communicate at all times with team on all relevant issues in the process of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance to all safety, environmental, housekeeping, hygiene health and social issues.
The Person:-
  • O-level (KCSE Mean grade C – Minus or above).
  • Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • At least 6 months experience.
  • Aged between 27 and 35 years.
Flanger/Beader/Seamer Operators
 
Key Result Areas:-
  • Carry out pre-start up inspection on the can-o-mat at start of shift/production as specified.
  • Carry out the necessary Flanger/Beader/Seamer assessment checks before start of production.
  • Continuous assessment of finished can quality parameters during production and maintenance of a written record of the same.
  • Continuously feed ends into the Flanger/Beader/Seamer and constantly checking end quality.
  • Do machine changeover in a professional and timely manner in conformance with best practices. This includes the tester.
  • Ensure machine runs to its best process capability and maintain and monitor records of the same.
  • Ensure all necessary records, reports and KPI’s are kept accurate and updated.
  • Carry out corrective and preventive maintenance on the machine and maintain records.
  • Maintain tools and setting gauges/equipment.
  • Development and improvement of KPI’s.
  • Communicate at all times with team on all relevant issues in the process of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance to all safety, environmental, housekeeping, hygiene health and social issues.
The person:-
  • O-level (KCSE Mean grade C – Minus or above).
  • Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Computer skills.
  • At least 6 months experience.
  • Aged between 25 and 35 years.
Can Making Line Electronics Technician
 
Key Result Areas:-
  • Ensure all power feeds into machines are correct and conform to requirements.
  • Ensure all electrical systems and parameters are set up correctly.
  • Assist with all changeovers to ensure all interlocks, fails safes, proximity sensors and any other electrical equipment is handled with care and performs as required.
  • Ensure equipment is not “overridden” and report any such malpractices for immediate corrective action.
  • Carry out corrective and preventive maintenance on the machine and maintain records.
  • Development and improvement of KPI’s.
  • Communicate at all times with team on all relevant issues in the process of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance to all safety, environmental, housekeeping, hygiene health and social issues.
The Person:-
  • O-level (KCSE Mean grade C+ Plus or above).
  • Diploma in Electronics or Control Instrumentation.
  • Computer literate.
  • At least 3 Years experience.
  • Aged between 25 and 35 years.
Can Making Line Maintenance Mechanic
 
Key Result Areas:-
  • Ensure all machines are running correctly and conform to requirements.
  • Overhaul of machine/machine units to manufacturer’s specification.
  • Machining/fabrication of all mechanic components required to run the lines.
  • Prepare stores requisition for standard components and receives the materials from stores.
  • Assist with all changeovers to ensure all equipment is handled with care and performs as required.
  • Ensure equipment is not “override” and report any such malpractices for immediate corrective action.
  • Carry out corrective and preventive maintenance on the machine and maintain records.
  • Development and improvement of KPI’s.
  • Communicate at all times with team on all relevant issues in the process of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance to all safety, environmental, housekeeping, hygiene health and social issues.
The Person:-
  • O-level (KCSE Mean grade C+ Plus or above).
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option).
  • Computer literate.
  • At least 3 Years experience.
  • Aged between 25 and 35 years.
Forklift Operators
 
Key Result Areas:-
  • Carry out pre-start checks on the Fork Lift to ensure it is in good and safe working condition.
  • Load and off-load empty cans and materials.
  • Arrange pallets in the storage bay.
  • Transport and supply materials from storage to slitter lines per production targets.
  • Transport finished product from palletizer to storage.
  • Transport scrap materials to storage area and stuff the same on trucks as necessary.
  • Ensure safe custody of forklift in possession.
  • Ensure sound maintenance and cleanliness of the fork lift.
  • Participate in maintenance work as and when required.
  • Prepare hand-over and other reports as necessary
  • Participate in stocktaking.
  • Observe safety procedures while driving and operating the fork lift.
The Person:-
  • O-level (KCSE Mean grade C- Minus or above).
  • Driving License class BCE and special class (Fork Lift) stamp.
  • Fork Lift operator’s certificate from a DOHSS recognized institution.
  • Certificate of Good Conduct.
  • At least 2 Years experience.
  • Aged between 25 and 35 years.
Applications:

Interested candidates should send Application letter and CV ONLY to the addresses shown below indicating Telephone/Mobile contacts. 

These must be received not later than Friday 7th June, 2013.

Send your application to:

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P O Box 147
Thika – 01000
Email:hrkenya@freshdelmonte.com