Factory Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Factory Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Factory Engineer

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Manufacturing
Our client is one of the pioneers of the soft drinks industry in Kenya.Their products range includes bottled water, Cordials,carbonated soft drinks and RIO ready-to-drink juices.They are seeking to hire a competent Factory Engineer to join their team

Job Summary: The Factory Engineer will coordinate all Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil. Carpentry etc.) and related activities to ensure that they are performed efficiently and within the agreed costs and timelines.

He will also ensure that factory operations continue with minimal technical and related interruptions.

Main Responsibilities

Development and oversight of Engineering and related budgets and Controlling and prioritizing maintenance, projects and continuous improvement activities to within 0.01% of approved budget.

Maintaining a wide range of electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment, facilities and utility plants with varying degrees of automation

Planning and directing installation, testing and handing over of new equipment and facilities to the day to day operators and users.

Managing engineering stores activities: sourcing for engineering and related technical spares while ensuring optimal stock of critical technical spares.

Sourcing and supervising competent and professional contractors for specialized technical work and ensuring value for money

Establishing and ensuring implementation of policies, procedures and standards within the engineering section

Hiring, training, developing and monitoring the performance of Engineering staff ¡n liaison with Plant Manager and Human Resources Manager.

Ensuring that the operations are safe, reliable and environmentally responsible.

Performing administrative duties like reviewing and writing

of reports, approving technical related expenditure in liaison with the Plant Manager and enforcing company policies within the department.
Person Specifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering disciplines.

At least seven (7) years’ engineering experience gained from busy FMCG manufacturing factories, two (2) of which should have been in a supervisory role and one (1) doing hands on maintenance and/or Engineering Projects work

Ability to build a strong team and ability to get desired results from the team.

Exceptional passion for engineering and related activities.

Ability to communicate effectively and positively influence others.

Exceptional commitment and willingness to work for varying hours, sometimes long hours and some other times during non-official working days

How to apply

Applicants can send their CV and state the position applied for in their subject of the email to us before 11th December 2019. Kindly do not apply if you do not meet minimum requirements.

Recours Four Kenya Consultants Limited

Apply Online:https://r4kenya.com/jobs/factory-engineer-job-opportunity-apply-now/

We are located on 4thfloor, Kipro Centre in Westlands, Nairobi

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