Maintenance Planner – Food (Biscuit & Confectionery & Cake)

Responsible for developing and overseeing maintenance plans for a variety of facilities, equipment, and machinery. The Planner works with a variety of departments and personnel to ensure that maintenance plans are aligned with strategic objectives and that the necessary resources are available to achieve those goals.

• Scheduling, tracking and coordination of maintenance activities for the organization.
• Developing, coordinating, and monitoring maintenance schedules and plans.
•  Monitoring parts and supplies.
• Resolving maintenance-related issues; providing technical guidance and support; and maintaining up-to-date records and documentation.
• In charge of developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs, as well as recommending improvements to maintenance processes.
• Ensure that maintenance activities are performed within safety regulations and company standards.
• Arranging for installations to be put into operation after repairs (or modification) in consultation with production management.
• Ensuring the proper functioning and safety of the installations, in such a manner that all legal and company-specific requirements relating to safety, reliability and availability are met.
• Other duties.
• Seeing to the department’s administrative processes, including completion of work orders, time records, used materials, project data, etc.
• Formulation of work progress reports based on the plant maintenance software.
• Management of tools, safety and protection equipment and ordering of new tools and resources.
• Consultancy on optimal spare parts supplies.
• Keeping up with developments within the professional discipline

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering relevant discipline.
• He should have knowledge in boilers, welding, pipefitting, inside/outside machinist
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance management role
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical system.

• At least 3 – 4 years hands-on in  similar role in the Food Industry. Beverage manufacturing plant is a distinct advantage.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

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