Job Purpose
Reporting the Plant Manager, the plant engineer has the overall responsibility for all technical services function including Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services and process improvement and optimization. He / She will be required to ensure that the Capital Expenditure projects are managed professionally and delivered cost effectively within budget.
Key Deliverables
Improve equipment availability to support timely achievement of processing schedules and devise measures to achieve and sustain target production efficiencies
To manage the provision of services, (engineering, utilities, environmental health & safety, facilities, Indirects Procurement) in a controlled manner so that the department meets its objectives while the site receives uninterrupted service
Effectively manages the department’s expenditure and assets within the agreed budget
Lead maintenance, annual overhaul and modification projects of plant and quality control equipment to guarantee attainment of consistent optimum productivity and quality product
Energy management; to act as a consultant to all internal departments regarding proactive management of energy consumption
To identify the future business and capex requirements and ensure these are agreed and included in the Company plan in a timely way
Ensure satisfactory completion of projects within agreed budget, to agreed time schedules and to agreed specification
Overall responsibility (technical) for the site in terms of technical standards, alignment with Regional/ Global operations, compliance with local legal obligations
To champion environmental health & safety activities and standards, and to support the factory in achieving high safety standards
To maintain a professional and well-motivated team, ensuring appropriate training and development to ensure succession for all key positions. And to promote coaching and champion people development so that is taken up at all levels of the organization – ensuring a self-sustaining organization
To engender of a culture of Openness, supported by Change management principles – so the organization is prepared for change and innovation
To roll out and communicate that aligned vision, so that people are engaged and inspired (using the Line of Sight process)
To champion the one business unit, ways of working and to provide leadership to the team and support the above-factory collaborative processes
Essential requirements
A degree in Mechanical Engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years experience as a mechanical/plant Engineer
Experience in contract – management and good negotiation skills
Desirable requirements
Experience of Project Management using Prince2 methodology is an added advantage
Proven experience of industrial management acquired in industry
Good communication and managing skills
Ability to take clear decisions in different and difficult situations and a high degree of innovation.
Working at BAT British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.
Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.
Job number 4355BR
Job title Plant Engineering Manager
Location/City Nairobi
Appointment type Permanent
If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer.
Employing company British American Tobacco Kenya Limited
Removal Date 22-Aug-2014
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