Shift Manager, Packing Plant

Job Designation:     Shift Manager

Department:             Packing Plant

Functional Area:       Technical

Job Classification:   Senior Staff

Job Summary:

Plan and coordinate all packing plant production and maintenance activities to prevent disruptions to packing plant operations and ensure targets for the plant are met.

 Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and articulation of the plant’s maintenance plan and shift production activities.

• Oversee the effective and efficient execution of the plant’s maintenance plan and shift operations at the packing plant unit.

•  Plan for and order packing plant machine spares, based on the units requirement, in a timely manner.

•  Supervise the activities of engineers and shift operational staff to ensure that packing plant equipment is available for operations with minimum downtime in order to meet pre-set targets.

• Oversee liaison with the relevant HSE personnel for the provision of personal protection equipment and safety training.

• Ensure that routine and corrective maintenance is carried out on packing plant machines in a timely and efficient manner.

• Coordinate the management of a database for all maintenance activities.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head, Packing Plant.

Key Requirements

Academic / Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent

Work Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of the cement production process

• In-depth knowledge of the cement packing machines/ functions and procedures

• Strong knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance repairs and replacement

• Strong knowledge of safety practices and techniques in mechanics; and considerable knowledge of parts and supplies required

• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment’s with accuracy and speed

• Good leadership and supervisory skills

• Good problem solving and analysis skills

• Ability to pay attention to details

• Good relationship management and communication skills