Job Title: Asset Care Reliability Leader
Organization: Diageo
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Asset Care Manager
About Organisation:
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Windsor, Buchanan’s and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness.
About Us:
UBL operates in a competitive beverage market, facing challenges from both domestic and international brands. Our vision is to become the market leader by ensuring timely product availability and high-quality standards. This requires maintaining our facilities with the latest maintenance techniques to support seamless operations and cost-efficiency.
Job Summary: The Asset Care Reliability Leader will be responsible for implementing maintenance strategies to enhance the reliability of plant machinery, reduce downtime, and optimize operational efficiency. The role requires a proactive approach to managing technical standards, ensuring equipment functionality, and driving cost-saving initiatives across production areas, including Brewing, Spirits, Packaging, Utilities, and Automation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Reliability
- Drive EISC standards in maintenance to reduce breakdowns, improve efficiency, and standardize procedures.
- Lead improvement projects in Spirits, Brewing, Packaging, Utility, and Automation for cost reduction and efficiency.
- Oversee and enhance automation systems and plant control across multiple sections.
Project & Contractor Management
- Develop URS and CBP documents for procurement processes and support the evaluation and tendering of contractors.
- Control and monitor project activities, ensuring adherence to technical and safety standards.
Procurement & Stores Management
- Generate technical specifications for spare part purchases and validate spares upon receipt.
- Perform criticality analysis to optimize spare parts inventory.
Financial & Cost Control
- Collaborate with Finance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain accountability for budget and assets across all site machinery and facilities.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance in all engineering activities.
- Implement a zero-harm culture through safety training and permit-to-work systems.
Leadership & Training
- Train and develop team competencies for cross-functional support.
- Provide technical guidance to operators and engineering staff to maintain best practices in operations.
Dimensions of Responsibility
- Financial: Budget management and asset accountability for all site equipment.
Key Metrics:
- 100% plant availability and compliance with asset care standards.
- CI improvement of 20% and adherence to GRMS and LEG standards.
- Performance rate >85%, with 100% automation compliance across all plant areas.
- Interactions: Manage relationships with engineering contractors, OEMs, and service providers.
- Market Complexity: Operate in a market with high competition from breweries, spirit brands, and alternative beverage companies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in FMCG or a similar environment.
- Proven skills in maintenance, automation, and project management within a manufacturing setting.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Proficient in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, with hands-on experience in equipment troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Brewing, Packaging, and Utilities operations, and familiarity with regional business strategies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and computer skills, including programming and facilitation abilities.
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
How to Apply:
If you desire to join the world’s leading premium drinks business, Diageo, in the aforementioned capacity, please click web link below.
Deadline: 14th November 2024
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