Job Description
MANAGER, ENGINEERING – GRADE ACFC 3 –( 1 POST) – ACFC/09/2021/002
Terms of Service: Five-year contract, renewable once based on performance.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Liaise and coordinate with the Heads of Sections of Electrical, Instrument, Civil
and Mechanical Engineering on the day to day running of the department.
ii. Advice the General Manager on changes in Engineering and additional
equipment which may be necessary for optimization of production of baker’s
yeast and alcohol.
iii. Ensure that proper equipment and machinery availability and utilization are
achieved.
iv. Ensure that proper maintenance schedules are effected to improve on plant
and equipment availability and efficiency.
v. Prepare detailed maintenance capital budgets for the department and all ongoing projects.
vi. Ensure that expenditure in the division is controlled and remain within agreed
budgets.
vii. Authorize and approve the purchase of materials, chemicals and spare parts in
the electrical, instruments, civil and mechanical sections needed for efficient
production of baker’s yeast and alcohol.
viii. Plan for modifications, upgrading, rehabilitation and improvement in the plant
as necessary.
ix. Ensure that all safety regulations are put in place and adhered to and that
environmental control is effected and observed.
x. Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them develop,
implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at
improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness.
xi. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the
candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with
orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
xii. Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as
well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with
approved policies, procedures and regulations.
xiii. Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training
programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in
order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services.
xiv. Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and
objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the
capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
(b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. At least twelve (12) years working experience, five (5) of which should be in a
management position.
ii. Master’s Degree in any of the following engineering disciplines:
Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or
Industrial Technology.
iii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following engineering disciplines:
Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or
Industrial Technology.
iv. Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (EBK) or KETRB.
v. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
vi. Proficiency in computer applications and Computerized
Engineering/Management System.
vii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
(c) Key Competencies and Skills
i. Strong analytical skills.
ii. Strategic and innovative thinking.
iii. Effective communication skills.
iv. Strong interpersonal skills.
v. Ability to mobilize resources.
vi. Negotiation skills.
Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names, and addresses of at least three referees, two coloured passport size photos and a copy of National Identity Card should be sent to the undersigned on or before October 01, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Resident Director & Chief Executive
Agro Chemical & Food Company Limited
P.O Box 18-40107
MUHORONI-KENYA
ACFC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER