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Job Title:  Maintenance Planner

Organisation: Hariss International Limited

Duty Station: Mpererwe – Tula, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

About the Company:

Hariss International Limited is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005 the production of both food and beverages have been operating under the brand name RIHAM.

Job Summary: 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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.

Key Requirements:

• At least 3 – 4 years hands-on 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

How to Apply:
All candidates should share their updated CVs via Email to: careers@harissint.com

Deadline: 30th August 2024

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