JESA Farm Dairy is a leading dairy brand in Uganda founded in 1989 by the late Mr. James Mulwana. From its small beginnings producing only raw milk, JESA has grown to become a home grown, commercial success story and a flagship East African consumer brand. Today, the JESA brand, with its wide range of fresh, dairy products namely: fresh pasteurized milk, UHT Milk, Yoghurt, Butter, Fresh Cream and Cream Cheese; has come to symbolize great taste, high quality, and innovation.
A number of vacancies have been created due to expansion of company operations. This is therefore to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates who meet the required job specifications, skillset and experience to fill the following positions at JESA Farm Dairy.

JESA/HR/PDN/03: MAINTENANCE PLANNER (02 VACANCIES)
Job Summary
Coordinate the maintenance functions of the plant and equipment and make all the plant and equipment available to meet production demand and quality standards.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and follow up of annual maintenance plans and schedules for the plant and machinery.
• Plan and monitor the implementation of the planned maintenance system, plant performance and cost reduction to run and deliver high quality and quantity of products.
• Ensure 100% compliance to the documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) on equipment’s as per the ISO 22000
• Monitor and control of the maintenance expenditures against budget and advise the Engineering manager.
• Undertake energy usage analysis for the plant and advice on the best saving opportunities.
• Collect the data, report, and advise on the plant operation and performance
• Monitor the spare parts usage for the respective equipment and making timely requests for the spare parts.
• Follow up on planned maintenance jobs done to ensure that there were executed as per plan with the right spares used and closing out the jobs on maintenance pro so as to close the maintenance loop.
• Carryout quality assurance for maintenance jobs done that will result into required production quantities and quality.

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering obtained from an internationally recognized institution.

Working Experience
A minimum of 4 years’ relevant working experience.

Skillset, Knowledge and Abilities
• Good knowledge of the dairy industry
• Mechanical, Electrical engineering and Production technology
• Excellent entrepreneurial thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to cope with pressure and setbacks.
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Problem Solving.