Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this is a position responsible for maintaining all company assets (plant and machinery) to enable the products to be manufactured to customer requirements and in line with the corporate image. The incumbent will also be responsible for planning and controlling of maintenance activities, supervising and allocating duties to engineering technicians.
Responsibilties for the Front Line Manager Job
Observing and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety Standards (EHS) according to the company policies
Maintaining all machinery and plant and ensuring that adequate support is provided to production at all times
Ensuring periodic testing of equipments is carried out by external/internal agencies to meet the insurance, safety, ISO or manufacturers requirements and reporting asset performance and trends to the relevant managers
Co – ordinating work with contractors so that all work carried out on site is done in a safe and cost effective manner
Controlling and implementing an effective preventive maintenance program and liaising with overseas locations and suppliers to obtain technical assistance or spares where necessary
Monitoring working practices and ensuring that a clean and safe environment is maintained throughout the engineering department
Ensuring recruitment of suitable staff to meet the agreed headcount of engineering department
Maintaining high standards of staff discipline, foster harmonious relationship amongst team members and encourage team spirit
Qualifications for the Front Line Manager Job
Degree/ Higher National Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution
A minimum of 6 years work experience in a production environment; at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity
ICT literate with special emphasis on design packages
Knowledge of EHS management and 5S+S essential
Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and problem solving skills
