Maintenance Manager Employment Opportunity – Quantum Foods Uganda

Job Title:       Maintenance Manager
Organization: Quantum
Foods Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Quantum Foods Uganda
(formerly known as Bokomo Uganda), a subsidiary of Quantum Food Group Ltd, a
South African listed company, is a poultry breeder that has been operating in
Uganda since 1999. The company produces day-old chicks (layers and broilers)
and poultry feeds of the highest quality.
Job Summary:  The Maintenance Manager will focus on meeting
all the maintenance needs of the Head Office and different operational units
situated in Uganda. The incumbent will analyze the maintenance and safety
requirement of the breeder poultry rearing and laying facilities and hatchery
situated around Kampala as well as the commercial poultry rearing and laying
facilities, and feed mill near Masindi. The job holder is also required to
formulate, train, communicate and execute a preventative maintenance plan
involving all relevant staff at the operational units. He will also be charged
with monitoring progress against a set of benchmarks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Ensure efficient machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment
    operation by establishing a well-planned preventive maintenance program.
  • Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by efficient
    stock control and procurement strategies.
  • Provides mechanical and electrical maintenance information and
    prepare reports.
  • Continuously maintains technical knowledge.
  • Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and
    communicating actions‘
  • Compliance with all legislation, including environment, health and
    safety and exceptional housekeeping.
  • Manage projects, assist in maintenance budget preparation
    and continuous cost management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should preferably hold a relevant mechanical and/or
    electrical qualification from a reputable training institution.
  • At least ten years of experience in mechanical and electrical
    maintenance of relevant equipment.
  • High level of technical knowledge, competency and problem-solving
    skills
  • Excellent management and communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to take responsibility.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical issues to his team, to
    identify training gaps and to provide training where necessary.
  • Self-motivated, result driven and adaptable to be able to work with
    minimal supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Must be fluent in English (speak, read, write).
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their E-mail applications
(including supporting documentation) addressed to
Hyn.duPlessis@quantumfoods.co.ug  with
the subject of the E-mail as “Application: Maintenance Manager”
Deadline: 31st August 2018 at 1pm
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