Engineering Manager – AVI Limited

Job Opportunity: Engineering Manager at AVI Limited

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for our Isando Coffee and Creamer factory. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, optimizing plant equipment performance, managing utilities and energy resources, developing budgets, and leading a team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE):

• Collaborate with the SHE Manager and site risk department to ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
• Oversee fire systems maintenance and compliance with ASIB regulations.

People Management:

• Establish and maintain an effective team structure aligned with engineering and maintenance strategies.
• Develop and enhance the competencies of foremen and artisans.
• Foster a positive morale within the engineering team.

Maintenance Budget:

• Develop annual and strategic maintenance budgets, including facilities and utilities upgrades.
• Monitor and control monthly maintenance costs, identify cost reduction opportunities, and manage critical spares.

Plant and Services Availability:

• Manage equipment availability, improve MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), and coordinate OEM support.
• Implement shutdown management and preventive maintenance schedules.

Maintenance Department Performance:

• Track and report KPIs, manage employees effectively, and continuously improve maintenance systems and strategies.

Maintenance Systems Improvement and Strategy:

• Implement maintenance strategies, conduct root cause analysis, and support World Class Manufacturing initiatives.

Utilities Management:

• Monitor water and energy consumption, maintain utilities infrastructure, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as an Engineering Manager in manufacturing, preferably with FMCG experience.
• 5 years of people management experience and familiarity with packaging machinery.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical); post-graduate degree is desirable.
• Government Certificate of Competence (GCC Factories).

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in maintenance systems and measures, OHS Act, equipment technical support, and utilities management.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements such as HACCP and AIB is beneficial.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to build relationships, influence others, set direction, and stay composed under pressure.
• Demonstrated initiative and consideration for others.

Join our team at AVI Limited and be part of a dynamic environment where innovation and excellence thrive. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey as an Engineering Manager.