Job vacancies at ALAF Tanzania April 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the control desk at the coater room
• Check the production order requirements and prepare its inputs in advance
• Check quality of the materials used, applicator rolls, pick up rolls and maintain the process parameters
• Set correct gap required for the applicator and pick-up rolls
• Feed the process parameters into the scada as required
• Ensure the material is treated using the recommended procedure before paint is applied.
• Carryout Autonomous maintenance and housekeeping of the section
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines as per company policy
• Fill in the operation parameters as specified in the coater room logbook

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Minimum Form 4 Level
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Craft Certificate in mechanical or paint process exposure

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 6 months
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): Min: 6 months
• Industry: Manufacturing

Key competencies and skills

No medical / mental conditions e.g. not epileptic, not allergic paints, does not nose breed etc.
Ability to work with own hands
Safety conscious
Good eyesight
Ability to hear without training
Language requirements:
English
Kiswahili
Computer literacy:
·       Basic knowledge in computers
Personality profile:
·       Self-driven, highly motivated, honest, ability to listen to other people opinion, take instructions from seniors
Additional/specific work requirements

• Ability to be trained

• Troubleshooting and maintenance of PLC system, and other related instrumentation equipment like temperature sensors, limit switches, proximity sensors, flow switches, flow monitors, pressure switches etc.
• Parameterization and maintenance of frequency Drive Systems.
• Understanding the electrical drawing for problem troubleshooting in all areas of electrical control systems.
• To inspect and confirm precise installation of electrical equipment, testing of continuity, polarity, insulation and earthling system and correction for any abnormality found.
• To lead and ensure the entire shift works are maintained throughout, utilize the plant capacity.
• To ensure smooth production and attend any breakdown at timely.
• Planned equipment inspections with checklists and reporting all equipment abnormalities observed.
• Preparing Monthly technical report for all scheduled/unscheduled maintenances or equipment breakdown duties/responsibilities.
• Preparing RCA report for equipment breakdown of more than one (1) hour so as to get root cause of the problem.
• Safety compliance as per company’s requirements by conducting daily toolbox meeting before attending any job.
• Preparing/writing all attended shift duties in a shift logbook and timely sending the same which was prepared in an Excel sheet.
• Ensuring the maintenance management strategies for spare parts, planned maintenance task and planned outages to increase plant reliability.
• Identifying and manage inventory level of critical spares and work closely with supply chain department to ensure parts availability and durability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years working experience.
• Proven experience working in electrical engineering roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Registered with ERB as Graduate Engineer
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and standards.
• Proficiency in electrical design software, CAD tools, and PLC programming.
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems, control systems, and motor drives.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Performing routine maintenance tasks on electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and implementing effective solutions to minimize production downtime.
• Conducting preventive maintenance inspections on electrical systems and equipment to identify potential issues before they escalate.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical components such as motors, switches, sensors, and control panels.
• Collaborating with other departments to identify electrical needs and requirements for new projects or upgrades.
• Attend PM activities at MCL, CRM, CCL when required during SSD
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols while performing electrical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Execute planned PM for SSD (scheduled shut down)
• Ensure safety measure and switch gear safety test are done as required.
• Assist in monitoring and maintenance of substation includes recording of meter reading.
• Attend promptly to machine breakdowns
• Documenting maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Participating in training sessions to stay updated on the latest technologies and best practices in electrical maintenance.

Report all accidents and near misses and ensure compliance to EHS

• Diploma or certification in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience working as an Electrical Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, components, and principles.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and implementing effective solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from various departments
• Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.

• Overall production and quality management at CCL.
• Oversee the Colour Coating process and ensure cost effective production.
• Ensure production targets are met through daily execution of Production Programmes at CCL.
• Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs to ensure timely production and acceptable quality.
• Ensuring optimum equipment capacity utilization against requirements; analyse quality and quantity of production and initiate corrective actions to eliminate deficiencies.
• Monitor order priorities/ backlogs, equipment breakdowns, and other aspects affecting planned schedules; initiate solutions for repetitive equipment failures and product complaints.
• Drive the implementation and usage of systems of production tracking (SAP) and inventory Control including bar code system.
• Schedule and organise the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Support Maintenance programmes to ensure CCL and other allied equipment are healthy.
• Cost and consumption control of Paints, gas, electrical energy, APR, etc. at CCL to ensure that they conform to the Budget targets.
• Manpower management ensuring discipline across the shop floor and reduction of avoidable costs. (working out the human and material resources needed)
• Supervising and motivating a team of workers; reviewing worker performance, appraisal of subordinates and identifying training needs.
• Ensure compliance to Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety policies and guidelines.
• Maintain system conformance to ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001 standards at and CCL.
• Implement and support 6 K activities.
• working with other managers to implement the company’s policies and goals
• Ensure Preparation and circulation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual MIS reports for information and corrective actions
• Performing other duties as assigned by the management from time to time.

Budgetary responsibility

• Monitor and Control of colour coating line variable cost as per set targets.
• Manage plant productivity to ensure volume achievement as per set targets.

Procurement responsibility

• Monitor and control of consumables
• Raising purchase requisitions for replenishment of required items.

Ensure desired quality of the procured materials and give feedback to the suppliers in the case of

Qualifications required:

1. Minimum academic qualification: University degree in Engineering or equivalent
2. Qualifications as an added advantage:  SAP knowledge and computer suit
3. Professional registration: Be a registered member of engineering professional body

Experience required:

1. General work experience (years): Minimum 5 years
2. Specific to the position (level/discipline/years):  Minimum of 7 years of relevant manufacturing engineering and supervisory experience.
3. Industry: Manufacturing /Engineering

Key competencies and skills:

1. Team leadership,
2. Technical skills
3. Organization skills
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Problem solving skills
6. IT and numerical skills
7. Communication skills

Language requirements:

1. English
2. Kiswahili

Computer literacy:

1. Proficiency in computer software applications; MS Word / Excel/ Power point.
2. Knowledge in SAP ERP PP module.

Personality profile:

• Strong willed individual able to drive through organizational action plans with minimum supervision. Ability to take up challenging assignments under pressure and deliver to promises.Additional/specific work requirements
• Knowledge and experience in coated products Process: Production & Quality ISO Systems: EHS & OSHA Systems