Maintenance Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description:

Maintenance Team Leader – Mars Snacking Nairobi, Kenya

As a Maintenance Team Lead at Mars, you would be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient workflow of the Maintenance Team to support optimal availability of our production and utility facilities. You will organize and lead resources to deliver preventative and corrective plant maintenance with safety and quality at the forefront. Similarly, you will be responsible for motivating and developing your team, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with the site technical leadership team to deliver world-class maintenance.

What are we looking for?

• You’ll hold a degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering.

• Ideally, you’ll have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical maintenance management within an FMCG manufacturing environment, with proven experience in people management.

• You are experienced in using data to find the root cause of complex problems (e.g., 5 Whys, FRCA, FMEA) and are familiar with TPM tools and continuous improvement concepts.

• You're a self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, strong analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• You possess excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, consulting, presentation, and facilitation abilities.

• You have experience in safety and food safety risk assessments within a food manufacturing environment and knowledge of SAP, particularly PM Modules.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians and a maintenance planner to create and implement planned preventative maintenance plans to maximize factory performance and output.

• Build a high-performing team by developing associates individually and as a group, driving engagement through coaching, and managing personal development plans.

• Lead corrective maintenance activities to resolve high-priority factory issues and oversee the design and execution of a robust maintenance program for all factory assets.

• As a member of the Site Technical Leadership team, you will help shape the maintenance strategy and drive the capabilities and performance of all team members.

• Ensure that all maintenance activities, including those performed by contractors, conform to Mars' fundamental standards, procedures, and policies for Safety and Quality.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.