Engineering Manager at KCSSA West Africa Limited

KCSSA West Africa Limited a member of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation seeks talents to grow its Nigeria manufacturing operations.

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To lead the multi-functional / dimensional Engineering and Project management Team within the Lagos facility, while ensuring at all times assets are managed, maintained and operated at world class standards in the areas of safety, quality and cost.
• To be an active and integral member of the Facility management Team (FMT). Providing input on strategic and tactical plans for the Plant

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure assets are maintained in a “Safe to operate” condition at all times while promoting all aspects of safe working practices to meet all safety and housekeeping objectives of the plant. Ensure that all relevant statutory and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Develop and execute a world class maintenance strategy for the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and Civil's, within the plant maintenance teams.
• Develop and implement best practice management, encompassing lean methodology in the areas of, Capex, preventive maintenance and project management excellence in the area of systems and processes.
• Lead, plan and execute Mill efficiency and plant capacity and improvement modification projects.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement through empowerment, education and training. Develop a sense of belonging by creating a workplace that encourages high involvement and maximises the capabilities of team and individuals. Focus on identifying potential leaders through KC Culture demonstration: 6 main behaviours in our culture: win consistently, continuously improve, build trust, build talent, make decisions, think customer. 4 values: caring, accountability, innovation, authentic.
• Ensure compliance with the expenditure budget allocated. Promote continuous engineering benchmarking and development of KPI's while driving continuous improvement in terms of cost management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc. Degree/HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent tertiary education.
• Minimum of 10 years previous engineering and leadership experience in FMCG environment

Key Competencies / Skills Generic Standards / Functional Standards

• Safety
• Quality
• Housekeeping
• Communication
• Leadership skills
• Above average computer literacy is required.
• Prior experience working with a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) would be an advantage
• Excellent PLC programming and drives skills(Siemens/Allan Bradley/Rockwell)
• Excellent project management skills.
• Has demonstrated good leadership qualities in line with companies policies and practices.
• Excellent design, process improvement and maintenance experience.

Remuneration

• Medical Aid, Car Allowance, Cell Phone, Petrol Card, Incentive Bonus.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online