Maintenance Manager

Date: 8 Apr 2025

Location: Kingston, Jamaica

Company: GraceKennedy Ltd.

GK Foods & Services Limited
(Grace Food Processors NALCAN Division)

Invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of:-

MAINTENANCE MANAGER
 

 

 

Special Requirements and Key Competences

  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and motivate staff
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong quality and safety commitment
  • Unquestionable integrity
  • Flexible and able to work under pressure
  • High level of hands on technical experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers, automation, and electrical systems.

 

 Principal Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain budget in keeping with operational guidelines
  • Maintain processes, utilities, facilities, and safety/security systems
  • Collaborate with all departments to improve equipment capabilities and achieve maximum output
  • Perform duties aimed at reducing line operating costs, increasing product quality and productivity
  • Implement and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory and company guidelines
  • Design, implement and coordinate preventative maintenance systems
  • Manage performance and inspire staff development

 

 

 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 31/07/2026 via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com

 

Grace Foods & Services Limited upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.