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Our client is a multinational manufacturing company seeking a skilled Maintenance Planner to join their team in Sultan Hamud, Kenya. This role is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the facility.

The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed maintenance plans, schedules, and work orders for all equipment and systems. This includes prioritizing maintenance tasks based on criticality, safety, and production requirements.

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance plans, schedules, and work orders
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on criticality, safety, and production requirements
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Create, manage, and close work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Coordinate with maintenance team, production staff, and other departments to ensure necessary resources are available
• Arrange for external contractors and vendors when required, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and lifespan
• Schedule regular inspections and maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failures and minimize unplanned downtime
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify potential issues and recommend improvements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures for maintenance tasks
• Maintain up-to-date records of maintenance activities, including safety procedures, permits, and inspections
• Prepare and present reports on maintenance activities, including downtime analysis, maintenance costs, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or similar disciplines
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the manufacturing industry, with a minimum 2 years in maintenance
• Experience in using ERP Systems (preferably SAP) and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Good understanding of high-technology production lines and the importance of maintenance planning
• Well-versed with computer applications, including design and presentation of various record formats, presentations, and reports
• Solid knowledge in implementation and management of Corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance and Predictive Maintenance of production and auxiliaries' equipment
• Ability to identify maintenance requirements for machineries and develop appropriate maintenance plans
• Ability to follow up maintenance plans for prompt completion, in liaison with production schedules
• Knowledge about lean manufacturing tools
• Fluent in English Language, both read and write
• Age between 25 – 35 Years

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please submit your CV to us for consideration.