Key Responsibilities

• Utility Systems Management
  • Manage and maintain core utility systems (compressed air, electrical distribution, cooling systems, generator) to ensure uninterrupted supply and quality.
  • Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans; oversee corrective maintenance activities.
• Energy and Cost Control
  • Monitor energy consumption, identify optimization opportunities, and lead energy reduction projects.
  • Manage budget for utilities, track OPEX, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintenance & Reliability
  • Lead a team of technicians and supervisors; schedule maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
  • Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and best practices for asset care.
• Safety, Compliance, and Environment
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental permits, and company policies.
  • Champion safe work practices; conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Technical Leadership
  • Evaluate and specify equipment upgrades, instrumentation, and control systems.
  • Liaise with engineering, production, and suppliers on technical issues and projects.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives in utility operations.
  • Implement data-driven monitoring (KPIs, dashboards) to drive performance.
• Shutdowns and Projects
  • Plan and execute major maintenance shutdowns; coordinate with production planning.
  • Manage capital projects related to utilities (capex requests, contractor management).
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management
  • Manage relationships with equipment vendors, service providers, and contractors.
  • Prepare specifications, request for quotations, and evaluate bids.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Utility reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR) for key systems
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) impact from utility-related downtime
• Energy consumption per unit of production (e.g., kWh/ton)
• Maintenance backlog and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules
• Safety incident rate and near-miss reporting
• Compliance audit scores and environmental emission measurements
• Capital project on-time and on-budget delivery

Qualification and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
• Experience: 7–12 years in manufacturing operations, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial role overseeing utility systems or maintenance.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of utility systems (steam, compressed air, water treatment, cooling, electrical).
  • Familiarity with process control, instrumentation, and PLC-based systems.
  • Knowledge of energy management, waste and water treatment, and environmental regulations.
• Management Skills:
  • People leadership, coaching, performance management.
  • Project management, budgeting, and resource planning.
  • Vendor management and contract negotiation.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and team-building
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Change management and adaptability
• Safety-first mindset and compliance orientation
• Data-driven decision making
• Planning and organizational skills

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to  staffwelfare@milkcom.co.tz