Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our client in the Polystyrene Manufacturing Industry based in Lusaka, Zambia is seeking to hire a Senior Technical Production & Maintenance Manager specialized in manufacturing foam trays, cling film and take away containers of various sizes, who must possess vast mechanical and regular maintenance knowledge with the ability to handle technical machines.
Must-Have – B.E./ B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 – 10 years of experience in the process/manufacturing industries.
• Experience in Polyester Polymerization and Polyester Staple Fiber Plants Manufacturing.
• Possess knowledge of department head level of maintenance and safety.
• Exposure to maintenance of power plants is an added advantage.
• Customer Focus, Innovation, and Ability to manage uncertainty are other key competencies expected to demonstrate the ability to motivate people toward common goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities
• To manage, improve, and execute maintenance, inspection, shut-down/ turn-around activities,
and projects for the entire plant.
• To consolidate enhanced maintenance and reliability strategy and engineering systems.
• To continuously improve and ensure workflow efficiency in maintenance and inspection.

Job Description
• Complete operations of the Mechanical Maintenance of the entire plant in line with the Business Plan and Strategic Plan.
• Prepare department/plant-wise maintenance budgets in line with the Business Plan. Implement, monitor, and control these budgets.
• Monitor spares and consumable inventory and ensure optimized inventory levels, while maintaining control of cost
• Plan and execute day-to-day maintenance jobs for all assets in close coordination with Manufacturing
• Strive and plan for continuous improvement of performance and availability of assets
• Plan and coordinate major plant shutdowns and annual turnarounds
• Lead and coordinate investigations of machinery break-down and participate in the identification and implementation of corrective actions
• Coordinate planning and execution of major projects and process modifications and ensure adequate technical documentation
• Ensure application of best maintenance practices across plants and departments, and continuously improve maintenance standards
• Conduct audits and ensure implementation of corrective actions
• Analyze technical proposals and concept reports and conduct feasibility studies.
• Lead and coordinate energy conservation activities across departments and plants
• Assist in providing inputs and participating in developing a Business Plan and Strategic Plan for the area of Engineering and Maintenance in line with the overall Business Strategy of the company.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Business Plan and Strategic Plan and timely execution of projects
• Prepare and provide all reports relevant to Maintenance. Provide clear and factual information always.
• Supervise and manage personnel of Maintenance and provide adequate guidance to all personnel.
• Ensure effective cooperation/ coordination with other departments, namely Manufacturing as well as central functions – Central Technical and Commercial Departments.
• In cooperation with the Purchase department, improve the maintenance budget monitoring and control process. Ensure effective participation of Maintenance in the PR approval process.
• In cooperation ensure effective usage and implementation of ERP systems. Continuously improve and adapt the systems to changing requirements.
• Manufacturing skills, ensure effective integration and participation of the Maintenance department in major projects as well as in day-to-day process improvement activities to maximize utilization of available resources across departments.
• Continuously improve HSE standards and ensure productive quality control

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

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Job application procedure
• Qualified candidates can send their CVs to mbuwacarestarservices@gmail.com  and harrietcarestarservice@gmail.com .

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