Field Maintenance Supervisor Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Officer Assistant Production Manager Business Integrity Officer – East Africa

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The role is responsible and accountable for proper professional maintenance of the Mechanical Tea Harvesting (MTH) machines and other powered Field Technology equipment for grass cutting, pruning, weeding, auging and others, as and when they are introduced in the field to ensure highest agricultural standards and quality of tea and productivity is maximized.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

To develop a service schedule, plan the Autonomous and preventive maintenance (AM/PM )of all MTH machines and other Field Technology equipment in the company under them, ensuring full adherence to outlined guidelines as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
Identify skills gaps of the SPH Technical Operators, Estate and Field Mechanics and work with Field Technology Officer with the support of HR to develop a skills plan on annual basis for continuous skills improvement.
To carry out required repairs to all MTH machines under him/her for use in the field and closely monitor availability of spares required for continuous operation and availability of MTH machines.
Oversee the maintenance teams in all departments under him/her and ensure that standard procedures and instructions for repairs are implemented.
Ascertain proper repairs, necessary testing and adjustments to control quality of repair work to accomplishment.
Carry out fabrication of gliders, frameworks and any other parts as may be required for operational or safety purposes for fitting to MTH and other field technology machines.
Assembly and testing of newly acquired MTH and other field technology machines.
Visiting of MTH estate workshops at the units to check adherence to maintenance, proper use and safety. Advise on proper operation and maintenance to units under them.
Participate in new designs for modifications and accurately maintain all project details drawings / designs and specification for regularly updating and quality assurance.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field from a recognized institution
Minimum 3 Years’ relevant experience.
Agronomy – Crop Production and Field Operations
Sourcing – Raw materials of agricultural origin
Field Infrastructure Management
Project Management
Industrial Relations/Employee Relations

TRAVEL

As per job/site requirements, local travel likely.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR

Exhibit the LIPTON Teas & Infusions GROW Values

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