Lipton Teas and Infusions buys 5% of the world’s tea so 385 million people can enjoy a cup of tea every day. We support around 1 million people working in 21 different countries, from India and China to Argentina and Australia. We’ve also got plantations in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, as well as 11 regional factories that process the tea bought from farmers.

Website: https://www.liptonteas.com/

LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSIONS RWANDA LIMITED

Job description template

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor

Reports to: Engineering Service Manager

Location: Nyaruguru – South of Rwanda

Part 1: Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • To efficiently work with team of engineers of all disciplines on a day-to-day basis,
  • ensuring consistent operational delivery through smart working and the efficient execution of their day-to-day engineering tasks.
  • To liaise with the Company and contractor Teams to provide excellent service delivery.
  • To advise and aid our engineers on any technical matters.
  • To improve service delivery performance and reduce costs where possible.
  • To ensure all KPI’s are achieved by our engineers on all engineering projects.
  • supervise and organize all field work in consultation with Engineering service manager.
  • Prepare Engineering drawing using AUTOCAD and other computer Aided Design software.
  • Preparation of RFP (Request for Proposal) Document
  • Reading and interpretation engineering drawings, formal discussions, investigation meetings and any other HR related issues as required.
  • To carry out engineer audits which would include PPE, vehicles, tools, ladders and Toolbox Talks and proper documentation.
  • To manage all aspects of SHE (safety, Health and environment), Business integrity, and all compliances in relation to all works from planning to completion, as per company policies.
  • To support the Contract Management Teams in engineering service delivery.

Part 2: other Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist management in direct oversight of department’s daily operation.
  • Participate in assigned long-term preventative maintenance programs and projects.
  • Involve in department’s routine operations by handling repairs and assisting management with administrative duties.
  • Perform major repair of mechanical systems.
  • Prepare process plans for new parts, time studies and prepare quotations for parts.
  • Determine equipment required and justification through conducting feasibility studies.
  • Develop and maintain relations with Engineering Manager, manufacturing, quality and maintenance departments on manufacturing concerns.
  • Decide on equipment, materials, and subcontract sources.
  • Supervise installation and initial start-up of engineering equipment.
  • Perform and record machine tool capability studies.
  • Identify and debug for production problems as needed.
  • Modify processes to enhance operation productivity.
  • Assign, train, develop and supervise work of engineering department.
  • Ensure accident estimates are prepared promptly, repairs are done timely.
  • Develop relations with external customers on improvement work.

Relevant Experience

Key Interfaces

  • Computer literate (Ms. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
  • At least 3-year practical relevant working experience on projects
  • Registered in IER with valid certificate.
  • Minimum of A1 diploma in construction and other related field
  • Driving license Category A & B
  • Reporting skills
  • Able to communicate (speaking, writing and reading) in
  • English language
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural.
  • Environment
  • Demonstrated personal self-discipline.
  • Ability to say no to peer pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
  • Good understanding of engineering projects
  • Ready to work in office and on field.
  • Ready to work full time in remote area

 Skill Profile

N/A: Not Applicable BA: Basic Appreciation WK: Working Knowledge FO: Fully Operational LE: Leading Edge

Functional Skills

Level

Comments

N/A

BA

WK

FO

LE

1

Project planning

 X

2

Project design

X

General Skills

Level

Comments

N/A

BA

WK

FO

LE

1

Quantity Surveying

X

2

Computer literate

X

3

Communication and interpersonal

X

People/Team Management

X

Motorcycle riding

X

Saloon and pickup driving

X

Application Process

  • Interested candidates who meet the above qualification should send their application and detailed CV to rwanda.hiring@lipton.com on before 29th June 2024.
  • In the subject of the email, quote the job title as per the advertisement.
  • No Manual Application shall be accepted.
  • Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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