Assistant Manager-Engineering
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position of Employment: | Assistant Engineering Manager. |
Direct Reports: | Electrical
and Mechanical supervisors |
Position
Purpose/ Objective:
This role will have the overall responsibility for…
General management and
administration of Engineering Activities as follows;
1. Manage, plan and control resource utilization in
the department for efficient achievement of set performance targets at optimum
cost. Review and address performance issues with department staff.
- Perform administrative functions such as
reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules,
attending meetings, and making decisions about the purchase of materials
or services.
- Ensure
all engineering activities conform to the various certification standards
adopted by the company (e.g. ISO 22000 and Rain Forest Alliance).
Key Accountabilities
& Responsibilities:
Main Responsibility
The elimination or reduction of
Machinery down time created by machinery breakdowns. This is either by reducing
the number of machine breakdowns or by reducing the time taken to resolve
breakdowns.
Other Responsibilities
1) Holding
daily planning meetings with the Engineering team as may be required.
2) Liaising
with the production team to ensure continuous plant operation by providing fast
and efficient continuous and factory floor support.
3) Develop
and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and
technical work performed in the factories and estates.
4) Co-ordinate
material acquisition logistics with the relevant departments i.e. procurement,
stores and fleet.
5) Ensure
accurate utility and maintenance records are well kept and always available.
6) Liaise
with other management staff, production staff and other department staff to
discuss quality, process, project and other company matters.
7) Ensuring
that company utilities under the Engineering Department such as the Water
Treatment Plant and Water lines are well maintained and managed.
8) Liaising
with various service providers e.g. KPLC to ensure smooth running of factory
operations.
9) Provide
technical assistance to engineering teams to ensure tasks are executed
efficiently and reliably.
10) Preparation
of annual budgets and their implementation.
11) Facilitate
and participate in the various statutory audits and inspections e.g. Boiler
inspection, ISO 22000, Rainforest Alliance and Energy audits.
12) Coordinate and direct new projects,
making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of
technical activities.
13) Participate
in the recruitment, training and resourcing of new employees in the department;
assign, direct and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and
maintenance of staff competence.
14) Administer
disciplinary action to department staff members in accordance to company
policy.
15) Present
and explain proposals, reports, and findings to senior management
16) Explore
and develop lasting solutions for perennial machine and process problems /
weaknesses.
17) Perform
plant / equipment risk assessment and advice on strategic actions to be taken
in view to guarantee plant safety by enforcing safety standards.
18) Perform
various assigned roles as a contributing member of the various committees
appointed to, including but not limited to Food safety committee, Health and
safety committee, Energy committee and Gender committee.
19) Ensure
that all relevant company policies are adhered to, and that there is full
compliance in the department.
20) Liaise
with the engineering manager in the preparation of contracts and bids for
various engineering works, directing negotiations and ensuring execution is as
per required standards.
21) Plan
and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of
facilities and equipment.
22) Analyze
technology, resource needs and industry demands so as to plan and assess the
feasibility of projects and new equipment with a view of plant improvement.
23) Conceptualization,
Design and Development of new innovative projects and improvements to process
and machinery to drive product quality, machine reliability and overall
efficiency.
24) Attend
various management meetings as required.
25) Perform
any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.
26) Designated Energy Officer of the Sotik Tea
Companies, playing a leadership role in
v Ensuring
an Energy Management System (EnMS) is established, implemented, maintained and
continuously improved
v Identifying
person(s) authorized by an appropriate level of management, to work with me in
support of energy management activities
v Reporting
to top management on energy performance and performance of the EnMS
v Ensuring
that the planning of energy management activities is designed to support the
organization’s energy policy
v Defining
and communicating responsibilities and authorities in order to facilitate
effective energy management
v Determining
criteria and methods needed to ensure that both the operation and control of
the EnMS are effective
v Promoting
awareness of the energy policy and objectives at all levels of the
organization.
Requirements
Qualification
& Experience Required:
- A
Degree in Electrical / Mechanical /
Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- At
least 10 years post training experience.
- Knowledge
of operations and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability
to analyze problems on electrical and mechanical systems and devices.
- Deep
understanding and experience in automation, controls and instrumentation
- Practical
skills to maintain and adapt equipment, ensuring that it is safe, reliable
and efficient.
- A
sound grasp of theoretical principles of electrical, mechanical and civil
engineering
- Ability
to read and interpret electrical, mechanical and civil drawings.
- Good
and proven administrative and management experience and skills.
- A
good command of data management and analysis tools and proficiency in the
Microsoft office suite with the ability to effectively use the internet to
obtain data and reference material.
- Experience
in project management.
Core Competencies:
1. Team player and ability to
mobilize effort.
2. Strong leadership and capacity
building skills
3. Highly Innovative.
4. Ability to work under pressure
and beyond normal hours
5. Ability to achieve strict
targets