Posted time November 16, 2023 Location Nairobi Job type Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Ensuring availability of the appropriate engineering resources to enable safe and efficient plant
operations

KEY DELIVERABLES FOR THIS POSITION
1. Ensure equipment availability and operational efficiency to achieve on time delivery of
products to customers
2. Deliver & maintain SOP and regulatory standards.
3. Achieve Quality targets.
4. Achieve Cost targets in cost of production and repairs & maintenance

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering
• MUST have At least 5 years working experience in a SHOE Factory
• In Depth knowledge in Good Manufacturing Practices
• Understanding assembling and pneumatic drawing.
• Leadership and Management skills.
• AutoCAD.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Employee Relation Skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure that engineering strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives
and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the
company to function and compete effectively in the market.
• Ensure implementation of Safety and Standards procedures to support the company
strategic plan.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following
manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures
• Developing and managing engineering standards and procedures to effectively utilize
equipment and materials to maximize production and maintain product quality
• Lead and manage the installation and commissioning of new machines including
monitoring performance and carrying out corrective measures
• Monitoring engineering cost by proper utilization of resources in the plant and budgetary
control.
• Performing engineering analysis and ensuring lowest machine energy and spares
consumption reported to ensure corrective action is taken to achieve overall objectives.
• Ensure all pressure vassal’s equipment’s inspection to be followed as per schedule.
• Ensure optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet product
development and/or customer requirements, per the product and/or marketing
requirements in terms of reduced equipment breakdowns.
• Establish, document, implement and monitor equipment maintenance schedules in liaison
with production while ensuring machine, equipment and process safety for optimum
efficiency.
• Report on engineering activities on a regular basis to the Senior Management team,
ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the relevant Key Performance Indicators.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Engineering function to ensure
that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards.
• Provide leadership to Engineering department, coach, mentor, develop direct reports, and
manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and
cost reductions.
• Benchmarking and implementing best practices in manufacturing & respective areas of
work
• Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to
achieve desired business plans and culture

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send
your CV to career@excelwiseconsultants.co.ke only quoting the job title on the email subject
(Engineering Supervisor, Kenya)