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Maintenance & Utilities Manager

Brightermonday Consulting

Supply Chain & Procurement full time Kenya Posted 3 days ago

**Key Responsibilities **

**1. Maintenance Management **

● Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

● Oversee breakdown maintenance to minimize production downtime.

● Ensure all machinery and equipment are operating efficiently and safely.

● Maintain maintenance records, logs, and KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, etc.).

● Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.

2. Utilities Management

● Manage utilities such as:

❖ Boilers and steam systems

❖ Water treatment and supply

❖ Compressed air systems

❖ HVAC and refrigeration systems

❖ Power generation and distribution

● Ensure uninterrupted supply of utilities to production.

● Monitor and optimize energy and water consumption.

**3. Compliance & Safety **

**● Ensure compliance with: **

❖ Health & Safety regulations

❖ Environmental standards

❖ Food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP)

● Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.

**Qualifications & Experience **

● Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

● 5–10+ years of experience in maintenance within FMCG or manufacturing.

● Proven experience managing utilities and large teams.

● Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) is highly desirable.

**Skills & Competencies **

● Strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment and utilities

● Leadership and team management

● Problem-solving and analytical thinking

● Budgeting and cost control

● Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

● Understanding of automation and PLC systems is an advantage