Manager - Engineering
KEELLS FOOD PRODUCTS PLC
Manager – Engineering
Keells Food Products PLC, a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), is the country’s market leader in processed meat products and has held this position for over three decades. Our company possesses ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System, and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Certifications. The Company manufactures a range of sausages, meatballs, hams, crumbed products, and soya range products under the “Elephant House” and “Keells Krest” brands.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engineering strategies to enhance operational efficiency across both factories (Ekala/Pannala)
- Lead engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Oversee the repair and maintenance budget for both factories, ensuring costs are maintained within the approved budget
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, including KAIZEN and 5S methodologies, to optimize resources and reduce waste
- Initiate, plan, and execute capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects across both factories on time and within budget, achieving a 100% completion ratio
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules
- Promote a culture of safety within the engineering team, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards
Person Specifications
- B.Sc. in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or equivalent with additional certifications in relevant fields
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in engineering management within the food manufacturing industry, with a proven track record of leading engineering teams and managing complex projects
- Strong knowledge of plant equipment maintenance, including production machinery, generators, boilers, chillers, and waste treatment systems.
- Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO standards to ensure compliance and enhance quality and safety in engineering operations
- Experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles and practices to enhance operational efficiency
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 Keells Food Products Careers site.