Plant Operations Officer

• The purpose of this role is to ensure that there is assistance and support for the
• Plant Manager with the management and overall efficient functioning of the
• factory’s machinery and equipment and the overall functioning of the plant and its
• environs.

Complexity of Role

• Training and development for Maintenance and Machine operators.
• Managing utility resources and ensuring adherence to maintenance

standards.

• Conducting trouble shooting and root cause analysis on machinery errors/faults and implementing

preventative actions.

Scope

• Includes the day-to-day activities that encompasses the efficient management of
• the plant. This is including, but not limited to managing and maintenance of the
• manufacturing equipment, budget preparation and control and engineering
• projects oversight.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Plant Manager for ensuring the Company’s Preventative,

Predictive Maintenance and Repair Maintenance systems are maintained & improved.

• Ensures Preventative and Predictive maintenance of the plant, its equipment

and machinery are conducted as per schedule.

• Records the company’s Preventative and Predictive Maintenance programme

data using software provided.

• Assisting to ensure that the department is adequately tooled and equipped to

carry out daily maintenance functions. Plant start up & shut down schedule are maintained.

• Assists in identifying and directing the training needs of Maintenance and

Machine operators.

• Assists with the training of production line associates on the proper and

efficient use of the company’s machines and other resources.

• Assists with the development of and documentation of work instructions for all

maintenance activities.

• Map and provides plant efficiency reports on trends on plant performance, machinery uptime, including run time and effective utilization.

• •Ensures the utility area operates efficiently i) air ii) RO Water System ii) gas and iv)
• standby power are running at peak performance per servicing and maintenance
• standards.

• Executes resumption of the plant after preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance and ensure

minimum downtime.

• Provides technical support for efficient plant operation thus ensuring better

reliability and availability of Machinery.

• Maintains the spare parts store for smooth functioning of maintenance

activities and provide reports on the lack thereof.

• Provides reports on the plant performance i) downtime ii) OEE report iii)

TEEP report.

• Conducts root cause analysis on machinery breakdowns to ensure corrective

and preventive maintenance is implemented for improvement.

• Assists with the planning, layout and commissioning and handover to

production of new and/repaired serviced pieces of equipment.

• Assists with the confirmation of efficient operation of all newly installed,

repaired/serviced pieces of equipment.

• Assists with overseeing and confirming to completion ALL contracted jobs

and their commissioning.

• Assists with implementing effective work schedules for Maintenance

Department personnel ensure job completion.

• Assists with the identification of production inefficiencies and critical elements

of plant performance.

• Assists with overseeing and confirm to completion of all contracted jobs and

their commissioning.

Required qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in production management
• 2+ years in food manufacturing a plus
• Previous experience in the design and implementation of preventive maintenance programmes and management of capital projects - a plus
• Working knowledge of managing industrial safety programmes
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload, work independently or in a team setting
• Good leadership, mathematical, computer, and analytical skills
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to demonstrate good proficiency in the English language to ensure effective new hire training and ongoing communications about safety and quality issues
• Knowledge of Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) policies and procedures - a plus

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Software
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent problem-solving and analysis skills
• Good technical learning ability
• Ability to manage through systems
• Exceptional interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Good presentation, reporting, and analysis proficiency
• Good organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license (preferably for heavy vehicles) and access to

transportation.