QSSR-KINVEST-TSM-TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor


Position: Technical Services Manager
Reports to: Director, Planning & Operations
Position Target Grade: 6M

Company overview
Kinvest is a company committed to investing in human potential and creating local ownership wherever our companies operate.  We invest in high value, sustainable agriculture ecosystems that generate rewarding returns for all stakeholders.  Everyone who works with us must share this commitment to helping others realize their full potential. 

Position Mission
To provide the tactical and operational resource to plan, implement and control the operation, maintenance and logistics of all Farm Services, including the plant and equipment fleet, utilities, buildings and estate infrastructure and irrigation.

Outcomes and Objectives
  • Establish and implement machine and irrigation system service schedules
  • Planning and procuring machine spares for minimum stock levels
  • Formulate a maintenance budget, taking into account pro-active and re-active repairs and maintenance for all company assets
  • Manage third party contracts from procurement of services through to control of the execution phase, taking preemptive action to ensure that deadlines are met to the required quality
  • Manage procurement of materials through the Procurement Officer, ensuring that procedure is followed and that technical specifications for all materials are met by vendors
  • Monitor daily fuel consumptions of all machines through the implementation of machine logbooks
  • Monitor and control all work through the implementation of jobcards
  • Establish inventory controls to minimize shrinkage or misuse
  • Manage inventory through the Stores Officer, ensuring that procedure is followed for tracking of all materials from receipt through to issue
  • Source suitably qualified and capable local staff for technical services, and implement training where required
  • Develop and implement plans to minimize damage to the environment through contamination and waste management
  • Establish the of overall direction for sub-ordinate staff to ensure the implementation of plans for environmental and social health and safety
  • Establish a reporting system to monitor all health and safety incidents and activities in the Business Unit through the function of the Health and Safety Manager

Competencies and Character
  • High level of technical skills and general knowledge in machines
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Keen anticipation of potential safety and mechanical problems
  • Exceptional planning ability
  • Shows courage under pressure
  • Shows a high level of empathy towards subordinates
  • Builds integrity in subordinates through leadership
Experience and qualifications
  • Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering; or qualified as a Heavy Plant Engineer through a recognized apprenticeship
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the management of a heavy plant workshop or similar enterprise



Note: The deadline for the application is no later than Friday, April 26th 2024. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 
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