Chief of Engineering & Maintenance

Chief of Engineering & Maintenance

JOB VACANCY

CHIEF OF ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

Join Our Team!

We're seeking an experienced Chief of Engineering & Maintenance to lead our Engineering & Maintenance team and drive performance excellence in our food manufacturing facility.

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for engineering and leadership, we'd love to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief of Engineering & Maintenance will develop and manage a planned and preventative maintenance system to improve Production OEE and cost efficiencies. You'll lead a team of engineers and technicians, oversee maintenance services, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and manage the engineering team

- Ensure Health and Safety compliance of all assets

- Manage maintenance services and support for repairs and efficient operation of

equipment, air compressors, vacuum pumps, electrical sprinklers and alarm systems,

security systems including cameras etc.

 - Drive achievement of Key KPIs (MTBF, MTTR)

- Identify and eliminate long-term chronic issues

- Develop systems to improve asset reliability

- Provide top-level analysis on operations affecting line performance

- Manage capital expenditure projects

- Serve as a subject matter expert for risk assessments and safe systems of work, ensuring compliance and safety across all equipment and manufacturing assets

- Champion and direct continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Lean manufacturing, recycling, and Quick Change Over, to drive efficiency and excellence

Key Requirements:

• MSc. Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering
• At least 4 years' experience in a production /food manufacturing environment
• Diploma/Certification in Preventative/Predictive Maintenance or Production Management
• Strong technical background in relevant engineering field (e.g., software engineering, civil engineering) with experience in design, development, and implementation 
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of engineers, including performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Experience in planning, executing, and managing engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strategic thinker with forecasting and process improvement skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and attractive benefits package

- Opportunity to lead a dynamic team

- Collaborative and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

If you're a motivated and experienced engineering professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department no later than August 1, 2025. All applications are welcome; however, only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!