Engineering Manager

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our maintenance team as an Engineering Manager. This position gives ideal candidates a rare opportunity to contribute towards production and delivery of various products under one of Zimbabwe’s oldest and most distinguished brands.

Key Accountabilities

The position is responsible for the following:

• Planning, scheduling and coordinating the implementation of planned maintenance.
• Requisitioning spares and equipment through normal everyday procurement systems and CAPEX approval processes.
• Ensuring budgetary control for the repairs, spares, consumables and overall maintenance costs.
• Training subordinates and production personnel on some machine operations at installation stages.
• Improving and designing production equipment systems to suit current and future needs.
• Ensuring that the factories and works Act is being followed in operations as well as the EMA Act and other relevant regulations.
• Overseeing projects and installations to ensure that they are delivered on time and on budget in line with approved specifications.
• Refurbishing plant equipment while maintaining a robust preventive maintenance programme in place.
• Inspecting work done by Artisans, Foremen and contractors including new equipment and plant commissioning.
• Continuously researching and identifying innovative ways to improve plant performance and produce at least possible cost.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must have:

• First Degree in, Engineering or related field
• 5 years relevant experience

Other Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Hands on experience in maintenance planning and execution;
• Broad knowledge of health and safety processes and standards;
• Good project management knowledge and experience.
• Team leadership and management skills

APPLYING

Interested individuals must email their applications and CVs to: [email protected] with the subject line: “Maintenance Manager” by 10 March 2023.

Applications received after 10 March 2023 will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.