Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Engineering Services at the plant level. This includes coordinating engineering activities implementing maintenance management programs ensuring continuous improvement and determining maintenance staffing requirements. Reports to: Group Operations Manager.

• Lead the implementation of preventive maintenance programs and provide regular reports on plant status.
  
• Develop a training plan to enhance the diagnostic and troubleshooting skills of plant electricians and mechanics reducing machine downtime.
  
• Establish and implement a comprehensive maintenance program for plant equipment machinery and facilities.
  
• Monitor maintenance costs analyze equipment performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting OEM coordination and prompt restoration of operation during breakdowns.
  
• Develop a list of critical spare parts to prevent line stoppages.
  
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify automation opportunities and improve process efficiency.
  
• Conduct regular inspections and evaluations of utility systems identify areas for improvement and implement energysaving initiatives.
  
• Monitor and ensure seamless execution of annual maintenance and overhaul of critical equipment.
  
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce adherence to safety protocols.
  
• Lead change management initiatives within the engineering/maintenance department.
  
• Build and manage a team of engineers providing guidance coaching and performance feedback.
  
• Foster a collaborative and highperformance work environment.
  
• Set clear goals objectives and expectations for the team aligning with organizational strategies.
  
• Drive innovation in production equipment and processes promoting continuous improvement.
  
• D evelop relationships with crossfunctional teams and regulatory agencies.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation Engineering.
  
• 810 years of relevant handson FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
  
• Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in a beverage bottling company.
  
• Budgeting and people management skills.
  
• Knowledge of cocoa operations planning manufacturing quality environment engineering health and safety.
  
• Familiarity with plant manufacturing operations and project planning.
  
• Understanding of financial impact and cost benefits analysis.
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Problemsolving planning and execution abilities.
  
• Negotiation and leadership skills.
  
• Change management and capability improvement.
  
• Teamwork and emotional intelligence.
  
• Technical leadership and analytical problemsolving skills.
  
• Training and development proficiency.
  
• Cost and business management expertise.
  

Benefits

Renumeration is attractive and negotiable.