Mechanical Engineer - GLT and PMD Tobacco experience

Mechanical Engineer Preferably with GLT and PMD Tobacco experience.

• Abilities Full scope of engineering required for set up of Greenfield Factory.
  
• Open Mindset to deal with ALL related regulatory authorities in conjunctions with MD & Ops Director.

Requisite Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma/ bachelors degree in engineering
• 8-10 years experience in Engineering Plant Management and Maintenance preferably in Tobacco industry or allied sectors.
• Experienced knowledge in Engineering mechanical and electrical, Engineering Maintenance, Financial Budgeting and Control, Technical Drafting, Air treatment / Scrubbing and water treatment knowledge would be very useful as well.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Has the ability to implement the planning and management of a new greenfield site.

Downstream Requirements.

• Prepares, implements, and ensures adherence to the weekly Engineering plan in line with the annual operation plan for the Factory.
• Meets with the Production Manager, Factory Director and agrees the parameters for the Engineering plan.
• Develops the Factory Engineering maintenance plan which includes allocation of resources and labour, Capital Expenditure, and a timetable to meet the starting date confirmed by the Directors.
• Plans & Submits the Factory Engineering maintenance plan to the Factory Director for inclusion in Annual Operating Plan.
• Prepares and monitors the financial budget and generates quarterly variance reports in line with the Factory AOP
• Reviews the current budget against targets and prepares the Engineering budget, resources, and tasks, and discusses this with Factory Director.
• Reviews the budget monthly and generates quarterly variance report for submission to the Factory Director.
• Approves Engineering internal requisitions and direct purchases and, with the Procurement Manager, inspects supplied equipment to ensure the correct standard.
• Manages on season engineering operations and processes to maintain the Plant in compliance with AOI Engineering Operations standards.
• Develops the necessary plan/s to ensure that the Department meets its agreed goals and objectives, meets departmental staff weekly, identifies and agrees key result areas, key objectives/tasks, and action plans.
• Communicates with Factory staff to discuss Factory Engineering action plan, agree targets, logistics and timing and SAP requirements.
• Communicates weekly, with Maintenance Coordinators and ensures that SAP procedures are being adhered to with regards to buildings and grounds maintenance requirements.
• Communicates with and monitors the internal and external contactors to ensure that the maintenance and new works are carried out in compliance with their contracts and local regulatory requirements.
• Addresses any performance deficiencies with relevant contractors and ensures appropriate action is taken.
• Sets, in conjunction with the Stock Controller the stores minimum and maximum engineering stocks and factory consumables.