Shift Manager, Packing Plant

Job Summary: Plan and coordinate all packing plant production and maintenance activities to prevent disruptions to packing plant operations and ensure targets for the plant are met.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and articulation of the plant’s maintenance plan and shift production activities.
• Oversee the effective and efficient execution of the plant’s maintenance plan and shift operations at the packing plant unit.
• Plan for and order packing plant machine spares, based on the units requirement, in a timely manner.
• Supervise the activities of engineers and shift operational staff to ensure that packing plant equipment is available for operations with minimum downtime in order to meet pre-set targets.
• Oversee liaison with the relevant HSE personnel for the provision of personal protection equipment and safety training.
• Ensure that routine and corrective maintenance is carried out on packing plant machines in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate the management of a database for all maintenance activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head, Packing Plant.

Key Requirements:

Academic / Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent

Work Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good knowledge of the cement production process
• In-depth knowledge of the cement packing machines/ functions and procedures
• Strong knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance repairs and replacement
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and techniques in mechanics; and considerable knowledge of parts and supplies required
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment’s with accuracy and speed
• Good leadership and supervisory skills
• Good problem solving and analysis skills
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good relationship management and communication skills