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Job Title:   Asset Care Reliability Leader

Organization: Diageo

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Asset Care Manager

 

About Organisation:

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Windsor, Buchanan’s and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness.

 

About Us:

UBL operates in a competitive beverage market, facing challenges from both domestic and international brands. Our vision is to become the market leader by ensuring timely product availability and high-quality standards. This requires maintaining our facilities with the latest maintenance techniques to support seamless operations and cost-efficiency.

 

Job Summary:   The Asset Care Reliability Leader will be responsible for implementing maintenance strategies to enhance the reliability of plant machinery, reduce downtime, and optimize operational efficiency. The role requires a proactive approach to managing technical standards, ensuring equipment functionality, and driving cost-saving initiatives across production areas, including Brewing, Spirits, Packaging, Utilities, and Automation.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability

• Drive EISC standards in maintenance to reduce breakdowns, improve efficiency, and standardize procedures.
• Lead improvement projects in Spirits, Brewing, Packaging, Utility, and Automation for cost reduction and efficiency.
• Oversee and enhance automation systems and plant control across multiple sections.

Project & Contractor Management

• Develop URS and CBP documents for procurement processes and support the evaluation and tendering of contractors.
• Control and monitor project activities, ensuring adherence to technical and safety standards.

Procurement & Stores Management

• Generate technical specifications for spare part purchases and validate spares upon receipt.
• Perform criticality analysis to optimize spare parts inventory.

Financial & Cost Control

• Collaborate with Finance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accountability for budget and assets across all site machinery and facilities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance in all engineering activities.
• Implement a zero-harm culture through safety training and permit-to-work systems.

Leadership & Training

• Train and develop team competencies for cross-functional support.
• Provide technical guidance to operators and engineering staff to maintain best practices in operations.

 

Dimensions of Responsibility

• Financial: Budget management and asset accountability for all site equipment.

 

Key Metrics:

• 100% plant availability and compliance with asset care standards.
• CI improvement of 20% and adherence to GRMS and LEG standards.
• Performance rate >85%, with 100% automation compliance across all plant areas.
• Interactions: Manage relationships with engineering contractors, OEMs, and service providers.
• Market Complexity: Operate in a market with high competition from breweries, spirit brands, and alternative beverage companies.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in FMCG or a similar environment.
• Proven skills in maintenance, automation, and project management within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proficient in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, with hands-on experience in equipment troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Brewing, Packaging, and Utilities operations, and familiarity with regional business strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and computer skills, including programming and facilitation abilities.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

 

How to Apply:
If you desire to join the world’s leading premium drinks business, Diageo, in the aforementioned capacity, please click web link below.

 

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Deadline: 14th November 2024

 

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