Assistant Manager - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
CEYLON COLD STORES PLC
ASSISTANT MANAGER - ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), manufacturer of Elephant House Beverages and Ice Creams is a leading consumer food company in Sri Lanka. CCS is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC.
The company is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Assistant Manager - Electrical & Electronic Engineering. The position exists to carry out preventive maintenance and minimize breakdowns of Electrical & Electronic of all production & utility operations of Soft Drinks factory; maintenance of Electrical aspects in production & utility equipment of Ice Cream Factory within statutory and organizational guidelines with the objective of ensuring that production can be carried out with no disruptions.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal operation and minimize breakdowns of utility and production equipment within SDF.
- Oversee all Electronic/Electrical aspects of utility and production equipment across ICF.
- Ensure availability of critical spares and initiate actions to maintain required stock levels, preventing production downtime due to technical failures.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement strategies and policies aimed at reducing energy consumption across the facility.
- Monitor, evaluate, and refine energy efficiency strategies to improve sustainability outcomes.
- Devise systems and policies for energy procurement and assist in contract negotiations.
- Provide technical and practical advice on energy efficiency, including internal training initiatives.
- Design and execute promotional campaigns to support sustainable development initiatives.
- Ensure accurate energy data is regularly collected and maintain comprehensive records.
- Collaborate with mechanical/electrical design teams on new and refurbishment projects to meet energy and sustainability goals.
- Conduct energy audits and benchmark consumption against industry best practices to ensure optimal usage.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with ISO standards related to QMS, FSMS, EnMS, and OHSMS in relevant operational areas.
- Participate in the Emergency Response Plan and fulfill defined responsibilities during incidents.
- Develop and implement emergency response procedures for electrical and electronic system failures.
- Ensure all electrical and electronic activities comply with established safety regulations.
- Prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, and project timelines for electrical/electronic installations and upgrades.
- Represent the department in meetings, prepare reports, and deliver presentations to internal stakeholders.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including maintenance logs, inspection reports, and compliance records.
- Assess existing systems and ensure alignment with current regulations and standards, including liaising with local authorities.
- Lead innovation initiatives to improve and modernize electrical and electronic systems.
- Promote and embed sustainable practices across all relevant technical projects.
- Organize and deliver training to staff to ensure alignment with the latest technologies, regulations, and safety protocols.
Person Specifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University with at least 4-6 years’ experience in a FMCG Manufacturing environment.
- Understanding the critical processes involved in Preventive Maintenance
- Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Exposure to ISO 50001 Energy Management System.
- Experience in CapEx project planning, budgeting, and execution
- Proficiency in SAP ERP System and MS Power Bi will be considered an advantage
- Prior experience in managing technical teams or maintenance crews.
If you are confident that you possess the above requirement, please send your cv, which includes the names of two non-related referees. Click on the advert now to join our team via Elephant House Careers site.