Maintenance Lead – Nairobi, Kenya

Our client a production plant, is seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Lead to oversee all maintenance operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role is responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance, leading maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure effective preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and overall performance.

Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules while implementing proactive, data-driven systems to minimize operational disruptions.

Lead and develop the maintenance team, managing workloads and enhancing technical skills, safety awareness, and accountability.

Manage spare parts, tools, and consumables by maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring availability of critical items while controlling costs.

Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with company, safety, and quality standards and driving performance improvements.

Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance and addressing risks proactively.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting to support audits, performance tracking, and regulatory requirements.

Ensure a clean, organized, and 5S-compliant workshop while supporting overall operational goals and additional assigned duties.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices

Experience with maintenance systems and ERP tools (e.g., SAP)

Demonstrated leadership and team management skills

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