Mechanical Supervisor
De Heus Animal Nutrition is a fourth-generation Dutch family business that has grown into a major global player with over 10,000 employees. De Heus is large in Europe and Asia and is growing fast in Africa. It is a top ten animal nutrition company globally. De Heus produces animal feed for a wide variety of livestock. It has over 80 production locations in 20 countries, serves more than 75 countries and sells over 12 million tons of feed per year. In Uganda, De Heus is best known for its brand Koudijs. To extend its business in East Africa, De Heus will start local production of animal feed in Uganda and Kenya. The construction of a new tilapia fish feed plant in Uganda will boost aquaculture, create jobs, improve food security, and shift from import to export.
Vacancy opened
At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja).
Full Time
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
What is your role?
Coordinate mechanical maintenance across all plant areas, ensuring that machinery and equipment operate efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime. The role supports production by conducting inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance while adhering to safety and operational standards.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct Mechanical Maintenance; Perform preventive, corrective, and utility maintenance in both production and non-production areas to reduce downtime and extend machine life.
- Respond to Maintenance Requests; Act swiftly to resolve mechanical issues reported by production or utility teams, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Support Plant Projects; Contribute to installation, modification, and commissioning activities from a mechanical perspective during plant projects and expansions.
- Supervise Utility Equipment; Monitor and maintain generator engines, compressors, and other utility machines to ensure continuous service and reliability.
- Calibrate and Maintain Critical Systems; Check and validate calibration of laboratory equipment and weighbridge systems in accordance with operational and regulatory standards.
- Monitor Equipment Performance; Track machine efficiency, identify trends or anomalies, and escalate issues to the Maintenance Manager when required.
- Maintain Equipment Records; Update machine cards, inspection logbooks, and prepare reports for all equipment inspected, maintained, or repaired.
- Ensure Tool & Equipment Readiness; Keep all maintenance tools and equipment clean, serviced, and in ready-to-use condition.
- Enforce Health, Safety & Environmental Standards; Follow HSE procedures, correct unsafe conditions or behaviours, and report them to management. Ensure safety of team members and promote a hazard-free workplace.
- Maintain a Clean Work Environment; Ensure all work areas are clean, tidy, and well-organized, and that emergency equipment is always available and functional.
Qualifications and requirements
• Experience 2 years as mechanical supervisor Feed production process
• Familiar with feed industry
• The principle and management of machine maintenance
• Work Experience in feed production process.
What do we offer?
De Heus offers you a challenging position in a dynamic and international context. You will have the opportunity to help realize our strategy and truly make an impact in Uganda by adding a missing link in the protein value chain and improving ifood security. We believe that our employees make a difference and power the progress of our fast- growing, highly ambitious organisation.
Location
At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja).
Application
Send your application before the 15th May 2025
Send your CV and supporting documents to recruitmentug@deheus.com
