Green Leaf Threshing Plant (GLT) Engineering & Maintenance Manager at British American Tobacco (BAT)

Purpose 

• EnsureCapital Expenditure projects and maintenance in Engineering, Buildings and Utilities are managed professionally, cost-effectively, and within budget. 
• Lead the Engineering Department to maintain buildings, plant, and utilities for uninterrupted production. 
• Manage GLT and leaf machine maintenance, technical training, and spare parts to achieve productivity, quality, and cost targets. 
• Guarantee supply of utilities (power, steam, air, water, vacuum) to support processing and administration. 

Performance 

• Achievement of Co-plan targets ensuring site readiness for current and future growth. 

Principal Accountabilities 

Business 

• Improve equipment availability and efficiencies (OEE). 
• Manage engineering, utilities, EHS, facilities, and in liaison with procurement to meet Co-plan objectives. 
• Lead plant maintenance, overhauls, and modifications. 
• Ensure 100% utility availability and manage energy consumption. 
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with BAT standards. 
• Ensure compliance with technical, legal, and safety standards. 

Leadership 

• Maintain a motivated team with succession planning. 
• Promote coaching, training, and talent development. 
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and address gaps. 
• Champion organisational change and servant leadership. 

Management 

• Set and achieve maintenance cost, services cost, SLAs, and savings targets. 
• Manage Opex and Capex budgets efficiently. 
• Lead all aspects of spare parts and machinery register. 
• Ensure compliance with BAT standards and local laws. 

Relationship 

• Collaborate with all departments, suppliers, contractors, and local authorities. 
• Ensure safe working conditions and no unplanned downtime (UPDT) in processing. 

Innovation 

• Drive continuous improvement, best practices, and knowledge sharing across BAT locations. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with 5+ yrs plant/engineering experience. 
• Project Management experience; PMP is an advantage. 
• Strong IT (MS Office, SAP) and factory operations knowledge. 
• Proven leadership, communication, and contract management skills In line with BAT Leadership Capabilities 
• Knowledge in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Integrated Work Systems (IWS) & associated pillars and Daily Management Systems (DMS’s).  
• Broad understanding of factory operations 
• High degree of self-motivation and discipline. 
• Registered with a professional body in Engineering. 
• Ability to take clear decisions in different and difficult situations and a high degree of innovation. 

Key Success Factors 

• Projects delivered on schedule and within budget. 
• High OEE, throughput, yield, and quality. 
• Zero safety and environmental incidents. 
• Compliance with legislation and BAT standards. 
• Efficient utilities management and staff development. 
• IWS implementation as per Coplan.