New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited Factory Engineer (Principal Engineer) Job

New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited Factory Engineer (Principal Engineer) Job

Factory Engineer (Principal Engineer) Job, Current Engineering Jobs In Kenya,

NKCC/HR.1908/FE/24/11/2023
Job purpose

Coordinate and supervise the general engineering activities at the factory level.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Ensuring that preventive maintenance services for all liquid packaging machines, production plant and machinery, and Motor vehicles are maintained promptly as per recommended schedules.
  •  Analysis of performance data packaging machines, production machinery, or Motor vehicles for purposes of setting up mechanisms for continual improvement.
  •  Ensuring that reported breakdowns are attended to within the shortest time possible by either internal or external capacity where necessary.
  •  Coordinating implementation of projects related to various lines e.g., maintenance, packaging machines, and procurement of vehicles are affected efficiently in liaison with the Assistant Manager – Projects.
  •  Ensuring that minimum stocks of critical spare parts for the relevant lines are always maintained.
  •  Ensuring that staff under the section are undergoing the relevant training to upgrade their skills and enhance performance efficiency.
  •  Advise on the latest technology in the market to be deployed to improve of efficiency and reduce costs.
  •  Ensure a schedule for buildings and civil works repairs and Maintenance is prepared and approved.
  •  Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and personal specifications

  •  At least eight (8) years of working experience of which three (3) years must have been in management.
  •  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, production engineering, Civil, Mechatronic, or any other related field.
  •  A master’s degree in engineering, Management, or any other related field is an added advantage.
  •  Professional qualification and membership to the Institution of Engineers or any other recognized body.
  •  Proficiency in Computer applications, SAP will be an added advantage.

How To Apply

In addition to the Qualifications and requirements set above, successful candidates for the above positions shall be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to send their application in HARD COPIES quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position applied for on the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary, copies of certificates, testimonies, and the contact information of at least three referees to:

 Chief Manager, Human Resources and Administration

New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Ltd

P.O. Box 30131 – 00100

NAIROBI.

 All applications should be sent through the above address ONLY and received no later than 5 p.m. on 8th December 2023.