Vacancies at Safal Group

Main purpose of the position:

To plan, supervise and execute mechanical maintenance activities for the ERW Plant, ensuring high equipment availability, improved plant reliability, effective spare parts management, timely technical reporting, and successful execution of CAPEX projects aimed at capacity enhancement, reliability improvement and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and implement preventive, predictive and corrective mechanical maintenance plans for ERW mills and related plant equipment.
• Ensure high equipment availability and reliability by identifying recurring breakdowns, leading root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Plan, assign, supervise and coordinate day-to-day mechanical maintenance works, shutdown jobs and breakdown interventions.
• Maintain effective spare parts management by reviewing consumption trends, defining minimum and maximum stock levels, raising timely purchase requisitions and preventing critical spares shortages.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information on breakdowns, downtime, equipment availability, maintenance costs, spare usage and improvement actions.
• Use SAP PM or equivalent maintenance systems effectively for work orders, history tracking, preventive maintenance schedules and maintenance performance monitoring.
• Lead technical troubleshooting of mechanical systems including mill stands, forming and sizing sections, cut-off systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings and utility equipment.
• Identify plant reliability and capacity enhancement opportunities and convert them into practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates and execution plans for mechanical CAPEX projects and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Supervise installation, commissioning and handover of approved mechanical projects while ensuring safety, quality, timelines and budget control.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, permit-to-work requirements, statutory requirements and good housekeeping practices during all maintenance activities.
• Train, guide and develop mechanical technicians to improve troubleshooting skills, maintenance discipline and autonomous maintenance practices.
• Liaise with production, quality, electrical maintenance, procurement and stores teams to ensure smooth plant operations and timely support.
• Monitor contractor work, verify technical quality and ensure completion of mechanical jobs as per agreed scope and safety standar
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving mill performance, reducing maintenance cost and enhancing product quality.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Training in maintenance planning, SAP PM/CMMS, reliability maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding systems or project management
• Professional registration: Relevant engineering or technician registration will be an added advantage

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 7 - 10 years in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): At least 3 - 5 years in ERW tube mill/mechanical maintenance supervision, maintenance planning, spare parts management and plant improvement projects
• Industry: Steel, tubes and pipes, metal processing, manufacturing or related heavy engineering industry

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Maintenance planning and organising skills
• Spare parts planning and inventory control knowledge
• Technical reporting and data analysis skills
• CAPEX project coordination and execution skills
• Leadership, supervision and technician development skills
• Safety awareness and compliance orientation

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Key responsibilities:

• Strategize and execute action plans to grow business and market footprint in the assigned territory/region.
• Oversee all service centre operations, including production, coil and finished goods inventory management, and facility upkeep.
• Build controls to ensure no loss, pilferage, damage, or degradation of stocks and assets.
• Lead and manage the direct sales team to grow business within the defined market.
• Engage and develop customers from all relevant customer segments and create systems ensuring exemplary customer service at every stage.
• Ensure accurate profiling and timely dispatch of distribution customer orders in coordination with the Customer Service Department.
• Manage all the allotted resources, including administration, production, and logistics, efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate business development, local marketing, and promotional activities in partnership with the Marketing team and other concerned teams.
• Develop and grow building solutions sales by integrating roofing products, accessories, and all the solutions offered by the company.
• People Leadership & Capability Development; Lead, coach, motivate, and develop Service Centre employees.
• Compliance, Safety & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, Commerce, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Qualifications as an added advantage:   Diploma or Professional Qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business Management.
• Professional registration:

Experience required:

• General work experience (years):  7-10 years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years):  2-3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Industry: Construction / Manufacturing

Key competencies and skills:

• Leadership and people management
• Strong analytical capability
• Planning and organisational skills
• In‑depth understanding of sales and marketing processes
• Conflict resolution and stakeholder management
• Clear and effective communication
• Customer Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Analysis & Budget Management

Language requirements:

• Kiswahili
• English

Computer literacy:

• End user of an ERP System is a must – preferably SAP ERP System
• Well conversant with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook

Personality profile:

• Positive and employee‑centric
• Results‑driven and achievement‑oriented
• Energetic, self‑motivated, and proactive
• High integrity and strong focus

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Process Control

• Operate and monitor the Metal Coating Line and associated equipment in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Monitor furnace temperatures and process parameters and report abnormalities affecting production, quality or equipment performance.
• Support line start-ups, shutdowns and line recovery following strip breakages and operational interruptions.
• Complete assigned production activities and maintain accurate production records and shift handovers.

Quality Management

• Comply with product specifications, quality standards and operating procedures.
• Identify and report quality defects, process deviations and non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records to support traceability requirements.

Equipment Care & Housekeeping

• Conduct routine equipment checks and report abnormalities requiring attention.
• Support maintenance activities during planned maintenance and breakdown interventions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the work area in line with 6S requirements.

Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance

• Comply with HSEQ requirements, safe work procedures and LOTOTO requirements.
• Use prescribed PPE and maintain safe working practices within the assigned work area.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain accurate operational records and production log sheets.
• Communicate operational issues, quality concerns and equipment observations during shift handovers.
• Collaborate effectively with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support implementation of approved improvement actions within the assigned work area.

Requirements

Qualifications Required

Minimum Academic Qualification

• KCSE Certificate.
• Craft Certificate, Trade Test or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Production or Industrial Engineering.

Added Advantage

• Exposure to furnace operations, coating lines or continuous process manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 6S and Autonomous Maintenance.

General Work Experience

• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

Specific to Position

• Experience operating process equipment or production machinery.

Industry Experience

• Manufacturing or Engineering environment.

Technical Competencies

• Metal Coating Line operation and process monitoring.
• Furnace operation and process parameter monitoring.
• Basic equipment inspection and problem identification.
• Ability to maintain production and process records.

Safety Competencies

• Knowledge of HSEQ requirements, LOTOTO and safe operating practices.
• Hazard identification and reporting.

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety and quality consciousness.
• Attention to detail and process discipline.
• Teamwork and effective communication.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.