QSSK- PLANT ENGINEER/ENGINEERING MANAGER/MAINTENANCE MANAGER- (CONFECTIONERY DIVISION)

JOB TITLE: PLANT ENGINEER / ENGINEERING MANAGER / MAINTENANCE MANAGER- (CONFECTIONERY DIVISION)

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- Confectionery Division 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
  

• Monitor equipment performance and improve plant reliability.
  

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

• Track and improve MTBF and MTTR.
  

• Implement condition-monitoring techniques and reliability-centered maintenance.
  

2. Utilities Management

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

• Ensure uninterrupted utility services and monitor consumption for optimization.
  

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  

3. Spare Parts & Inventory

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts.
  

• Monitor consumption and inventory levels; review variances and implement corrective actions.
  

• Collaborate with procurement for timely acquisition of engineering materials.
  

4. Engineering Projects & CAPEX

• Plan, coordinate, and implement engineering projects including equipment installation, modification, commissioning, and plant expansions.
  

• Develop technical specifications and manage projects within approved budgets and timelines.
  

5. Safety, Food Safety & Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety (GMP), and environmental regulations.
  

• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
  

6. Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant efficiency.
  

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and 5S methodologies.
  

• Develop and implement strategies to improve OEE.
  

7. Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the engineering and maintenance team.
  

• Conduct performance appraisals and identify training needs.
  

• Develop an Engineering Skill Matrix and conduct competency assessments.
  

8. Budget & Financial Management

• Prepare and manage the Engineering and Maintenance budget.
  

• Ensure maintenance spending is controlled within budget.
  

9. Documentation & Systems

• Maintain accurate equipment histories, maintenance records, and breakdown reports in SAP or approved systems.
  

• Prepare and submit engineering performance reports.
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
  

• Registration with relevant engineering professional body is an added advantage.
  

Experience

• 7–10 years of engineering experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
  

• At least 5 years of experience in confectionery manufacturing.
  

• Experience managing high-speed production lines.
  

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with confectionery manufacturing equipment.