Manager, Engineering at Agro-Chemical and Food Company

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise and coordinate with the Heads of Sections of Electrical, Instrument, Civil and Mechanical Engineering on the day-to-day running of the department.
• Advice the General Manager on changes in Engineering and additional equipment which may be necessary for optimization of production of baker’s yeast and alcohol.
• Ensure that proper equipment and machinery availability and utilization are achieved.
• Ensure that proper maintenance schedules are effected to improve on plant and equipment availability and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed maintenance capital budgets for the department and all on-going projects.
• Ensure that expenditure in the division is controlled and remain within agreed budgets.
• Authorizes and approve the purchase of materials, chemicals and spare parts in the electrical, instruments, civil and mechanical sections needed for efficient production of baker’s yeast and alcohol.
• Plan for modifications, upgrading, rehabilitation and improvement in the plant as necessary.
• Ensure that all safety regulations are put in place and adhered to and that environmental control is effected and observed.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
• Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programs aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implement development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams. 

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least twelve (12) years working experience, five (5) of which should be in a management position.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following engineering disciplines: Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Technology will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following engineering disciplines: Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (EBK) or KETRB. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications and Computerized Engineering/Management System.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mobilize resources.
• Negotiation skills.