Maintenance Planner (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant) – Bonje, Mombasa
- Mombasa
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all maintenance activities for plant equipment, utilities, and facilities in line with ISO standards and methodologies (TPM, RCM, WCM).
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Drive operational excellence and process improvement initiatives to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
- Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance master plan for all plant assets, leveraging CMMS for planning, scheduling, and tracking.
- Monitor key performance indicators (OEE, MTTR, MTBF, energy consumption) and implement corrective actions to achieve set targets.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to resolve equipment and process issues promptly.
- Collaborate with production, logistics, and general Agri-Hub teams, as well as external service providers, to support seamless operations.
- Oversee spare parts inventory, procurement, and technical consumables to ensure availability of critical spares.
- Promote compliance with GMP, GPP, and quality management systems through robust maintenance procedures and documentation.
- Train, supervise, and coach the maintenance team to foster a high-performance, LEAN, and continuous improvement culture.
- Develop and maintain maintenance SOPs, documentation, and history records in line with audit and regulatory requirements.
- Support energy management initiatives by reducing leakages (air, water, oil, energy) and optimizing utility usage.
- Ensure adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental standards, proactively mitigating risks and hazards.
- Prepare and monitor maintenance budgets, recommending cost-reduction initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent or Plant Manager.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance planning within a manufacturing environment, preferably oil extraction or refining.
- Strong understanding of maintenance planning, project execution, and reliability engineering principles.
- Proficiency with planning tools (MS Project), CMMS, RCA tools, condition monitoring, and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.
- Knowledge of statutory maintenance compliance, equipment safety standards, and quality systems.
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