QSSK- PLANT ENGINEERENGINEERING MANAGERMAINTENANCE MANAGER

JOB TITLE: PLANT ENGINEER / ENGINEERING MANAGER / MAINTENANCE MANAGER

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda Kenya Tanzania Rwanda and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client we are looking for a competent skilled and experienced Plant Engineer / Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager to work in Kenya.

Job Purpose

To provide engineering leadership through the effective management of maintenance utilities reliability plant assets and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations while supporting the achievement of production quality safety environmental and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering and Maintenance Management

• Develop and implement preventive predictive and corrective maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
  

• Establish machine-specific maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution of all maintenance activities.
  

• Ensure the availability and reliability of production equipment to support manufacturing operations.
  

• Monitor equipment performance and implement initiatives to improve plant reliability.
  

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with established engineering standards and procedures.
  

• Coordinate engineering resources to minimize production downtime.
  

2. Reliability and Equipment Performance

• Monitor and analyze machine breakdowns and equipment failures.
  

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  

• Track and improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
  

• Develop reliability-centered maintenance programs for critical plant equipment.
  

• Implement condition-monitoring techniques to improve equipment performance.
  

• Identify recurring equipment failures and develop long-term solutions.
  

3. Utilities Management

• Manage all plant utilities including water treatment boilers air compressors refrigeration systems chillers steam systems power distribution systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
  

• Ensure uninterrupted utility services to support production requirements.
  

• Monitor utility consumption and identify opportunities for optimization.
  

• Ensure utility systems comply with safety environmental and regulatory requirements.
  

• Develop maintenance programs for all utility equipment.
  

4. Spare Parts and Inventory Management

• Ensure the availability of critical engineering and maintenance spare parts.
  

• Monitor spare-part consumption and inventory levels.
  

• Review weekly and monthly spare-part variances and implement corrective actions.
  

• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely acquisition of engineering materials.
  

• Establish appropriate stock levels for critical spare parts.
  

• Review repair and CAPEX requirements and provide clear technical justification.
  

5. Budget and Financial Management

• Prepare and manage the Engineering and Maintenance budget.
  

• Ensure maintenance spending is controlled within budget.
  

• Investment decisions are supported by clear technical justification cost analysis and operational benefits.
  

6. Engineering Projects and Capital Expenditure

• Plan coordinate and implement engineering projects.
  

• Lead equipment installation modification commissioning and plant expansion projects.
  

• Develop technical specifications for new equipment.
  

• Manage engineering projects within approved budgets and timelines.
  

• Coordinate contractors and service providers during project implementation.
  

7. Safety Food Safety Environmental and Regulatory Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety throughout the engineering function.
  

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
  

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  

• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
  

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and waste-management requirements.
  

• Stop equipment or production processes when safety quality or food safety risks are identified.
  

8. Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

• Required Skills:

  Experience 710 years of engineering experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment. At least 5 years of experience in beverage manufacturing. Experience managing high-speed beverage production lines. Technical Skills Hands-on experience with beverage manufacturing equipment. Knowledge of preventive predictive and reliability-centered maintenance. Experience with utilities management. Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. Experience with SAP maintenance modules. Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Knowledge of TPM Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies. Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Knowledge of OEE MTBF MTTR and RCA methodologies. Core Competencies Hands-on technical and problem-solving ability. Analytical and data-driven decision making. Strong planning execution and follow-up. RCA and continuous improvement mindset. Cost and business awareness. Effective communication and stakeholder management. Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities. Strong safety and quality mindset. Ability to coach and develop engineering talent.

  
  

  Required Education:

  Education Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Industrial Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from a recognized institution. Registration with the relevant engineering professional body is an added advantage.