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.

DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION
JESA/HR/PDN/01: HEAD OF ENGINEERING (01 VACANCY)
Job Summary
To coordinate plant machines maintenance to maximize the production demand of high quality in line with the company set targets and objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the maintenance schedule.
• Ensure that machines are maintained effectively to maximize the production demand of high quality and safe product as per management set targets and objectives.
• Coordinate installation and maintenance automated production systems.
• Monitor the energy consumption cost and set corrective action to optimize the cost of production below the set target.
• Control and organize the implementation of the daily, weekly, and monthly activities plans for the department.
• Monthly monitoring and control of the maintenance expenditures against budget.
• Ensure 100% compliance of the standards maintenance procedures for equipment as per the ISO 22000. • Advise to the management on the plant machinery performance.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Monitor the management of spare parts in collaboration with inventory to limit shortage and usage control.
• Manage the maintenance team, through allocation of responsibilities, monitoring staff performance and training and development of staff.

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

Working Experience
A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience with at least 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Skillset, Knowledge and Abilities
• Good knowledge of the dairy industry
• Mechanical, Electrical engineering and Production technology
• Demonstrated excellent drive for results, strategic planning, and leadership.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.