Key Responsibilities:
1. Perform plant maintenance work.
2. Supervise the maintenance team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Maintain records related to ISO and other audits, coordinating with ISO personnel.
4. Prepare material indents and follow up with supplies and purchase department for material availability. Regularly communicate material status to the Distillery Manager.
5. Maintain spares inventory for all equipment.
6. Coordinate with the Superintendent shift on a daily basis for problem-solving and preventive maintenance.
7. Provide daily reports to the Distillery Manager regarding maintenance work before startup and after completion of the day.
8. Operate and perform maintenance work on boilers and turbines.
Coordinate with the Electrical & Instrumentation sections for maintenance tasks.
10. Collaborate with other sections of the Sugar Factory to ensure smooth functioning of the distillery.
11. Raise indents for outside contractors and supervise their work.
12. Respond immediately to attend to sudden plant shutdown work.
13. Supervise the housekeeping team in the distillery.
14. Adhere to and enforce the company’s Safety, Health, and Environment Policy.
15. Coordinate ISO/UNBS certificate-related activities with the team.
16. Ensure hygienic conditions are maintained in the distillery premises.
17. Perform any other duties assigned by the Distillery Manager or management.

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience: Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with experience in a major or mass factory.

Experience, Skills, and Competences:
• Experience in a distillery is an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective coordination and reporting.

Ms Office: A candidate for this position must be proficient in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel, and PowerPoint,

Analytical Skills: A candidate for this position must be capable of gathering and interpreting raw information and data, documenting findings, and drawing appropriate recommendations.

Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must be a helpful, calm and professional individual, have strong time management skills.

People Skills: individual who is able to gunner the trust and respect of departmental heads and management?

Follow the link here https://bit.ly/3PgRo8E to view the full job descriptions and specifications for the different roles. Applicants must possess a degree or a Diploma in any of the above-mentioned qualifications. For all positions, registration with a professional body is an added advantage.

Send your application with the CV and academic documents as an attachment to email: [email protected] with the position in the subject line and addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
Kakira Sugar Limited P.O. Box 121, Jinja – Uganda
Tel: 0414 444 000
Deadline: 29th June 2023
Kakira Sugar Limited is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Note: Hand delivered applications shall not be received.
“Female employees are encouraged to apply.”