Day Technician

Day Technician – Mars Snacking Nairobi, Kenya Mars Snacking is seeking a dedicated Day Technician to join our Nairobi operations. In this role, you will oversee the planned maintenance of critical plant assets while driving continuous improvement across our gum processing and packaging operations. Your focus will be on maintaining equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and condition monitoring, while identifying opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. You'll play a vital part in upholding our commitment to Quality, Food Safety, Health, and Environmental excellence. What We're Looking For To succeed in this position, you should bring: A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent professional qualification. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment, demonstrating exceptional troubleshooting capabilities and strong technical expertise. Competence in reading, interpreting, and applying technical drawings and schematics to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair sophisticated mechanical systems. Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and a proactive stance toward preventive maintenance. Strong organizational skills, self-discipline, and motivation, with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical problem-solving abilities. Key Responsibilities Execute all assigned planned maintenance activities, including lubrication and inspections, to guarantee plant reliability and operational continuity. Lead troubleshooting investigations into complex technical challenges, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to develop and standardize lasting solutions. Manage the Defect Management and Breakdown Elimination Daily Management Systems (DMS). Build technical capacity across the team by coaching, training, and mentoring colleagues and production associates. Partner with project engineers to identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements. Oversee area maintenance budgeting while identifying pathways to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction. What Mars Offers Join a global workforce of over 130,000 talented professionals united by the Five Principles. Work with a purpose-driven organization committed to building a better world today. Comprehensive learning and development opportunities from day one, including access to Mars University. Competitive industry salary, benefits package, and company bonus.