Maintenance Lead
Posted:
Company Details
Industry:
Consulting
Description:
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Af…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Engineering
Job Description
The role is responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance, leading maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure effective preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and overall performance.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules while implementing proactive, data-driven systems to minimize operational disruptions.
- Lead and develop the maintenance team, managing workloads and enhancing technical skills, safety awareness, and accountability.
- Manage spare parts, tools, and consumables by maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring availability of critical items while controlling costs.
- Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with company, safety, and quality standards and driving performance improvements.
- Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance and addressing risks proactively.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting to support audits, performance tracking, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure a clean, organized, and 5S-compliant workshop while supporting overall operational goals and additional assigned duties.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
- Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
- Experience with maintenance systems and ERP tools (e.g., SAP)
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
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