Job Title: Assistant Engineer Manager
Organisation: Kenchic Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Kenchic is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company’s main activity was the production of broiler and layer day old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company’s Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road. Kenchic is proud to be the largest integrated poultry operation in East and Central Africa and deals in day-old chicks, processed chicken meat and further processed products such as smoked sausages, choma sausages & sausages.
Job Summary: This role enhances service quality, equipment reliability, and availability by optimizing workflows and maintenance processes using world-class asset management. key areas include Maintenance, Projects, Operational Safety and People Management
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all plant maintenance operations and ensure that all factory machinery and plant facilities are serviced and in working order in line with international standards and best practices. The job holder is additionally in charge of uninterrupted and cost-effective availability of infrastructure, equipment, and planning of utilities & spares for operation.
- Continuously drive and develop autonomous and preventive maintenance work streams through relevant Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Continuously develop and implement the maintenance management manual which includes but is not limited to standard operating procedures and workflows.
- Conduct root cause analyses for failures of plant facilities and equipment. Ensure timely resolution of all issues and assist team members in implementing all changes.
- Responsible for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) across plant operations and maintaining an agreed OEE operations target.
- Maintain an efficient and safe working environment for all employees whilst overseeing compliance with statutory regulations including Environment, Health & Safety norms & guidelines.
- Prepare and submit management reports as per schedules.
- Plan all OPEX projects within approved budgets, timelines, and defined KPls.
- Manage relationships and performance management of third-party service providers.
- Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Registration with the Licensing Board of Engineering.
- At least 8 years’ experience in facilities management; of which a minimum of 3 years management experience role in an FMCG environment.
- Experience in implementing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
How to Apply:
Applications to be sent via [email protected] with subject “HMH UGANDA – Assistant Engineer Manager before COB Wednesday 14th May 2025.
*Only Uganda nationals should apply.
Deadline: 14th May 2025
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