Site Plant Manager

POSITIONS REPORTING TO: Site Mechanics, Operators,  Drivers and Turn boys

DESCRIPTION

Oversee site employees, production and efficiency, to make sure the site plant is running smoothly, quickly, efficiently and safely.  Maintain optimum operation by assigning workers, creating and keeping work and production schedules, hiring and training new employees, collecting and looking through data to find places of waste or places of improvement, keep an eye on worker safety and plant safety, monitor the production equipment to make sure that it stays in good working order, and repair or replace the equipment when needed

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and allocation of Plant & Equipment as per DPP and ensure optimum plant availability and utilization throughout construction
• Develop and control profits, plans, and budget
• Manages capital asset maintenance
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the site goals and objectives
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs
• Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
• Provides direction, development and leadership to supervisors and foremen
• Ensure necessary spares are available in right quantity at right time
• Update Plant inventory
• To carry out annual plant appraisal as per plant policy
• Deliver and manage in line with approved staff management policies and procedures and  Quality, Safety Health & Environment (SQHE) policy
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Delivery on performance measures as set in SLA signed with each Project Manager, 100% compliance to DPP, CAPEX and Operating cost budgets, Timely submission of relevant and quality report

KEY COMPETENCIES   Key competencies/skills required to perform at fully satisfactory level , Indicate as desired (D) or essential (E)

Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering; A degree is desirable; experience in fleet management, 12 years progressive experience in a similar environment; 5 of which be in a similar and senior role

SKILLS

Superior administration, time management, organizational, training and supervisory skills; Use of business computer applications and data management; Strong communications skills (written and verbal); and in a bi-lingual environment (English and Kiswahili); Superior analyzing, reporting, informing and negotiation skills; Handles complexities, pressure, conflicts and problems solving skills; able to draw and control budgets and schedule; Supervisory and leadership skills

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

 A sound working knowledge of general workshop safety and housekeeping, equipment insurance, administration and documentation; Experience of writing procedures, drafting reports, preparing business cases and compiling and adjusting duty rosters to meet shortfalls in staffing levels, understands staff handling processes such as recruitment, disciplinary, grievance handling and performance management; Sound P&E maintenance and repair practices, fuel management and consumption, calibration, optimizing plant efficiency, stock / equipment keeping and inventory management

BEHAVIOR: ALL ARE ESSENTIAL

Takes initiative, works with collegiality, is resourceful  and professional