Engineering and Asset Care Manager – Guinness Ghana

Role Profile – Engineering and Asset Care Manager

Function/Department: Industrial

Location: Achimota

Reports To: Brewery Manager

Job Level/Grade: L4

Purpose of the Role

Lead site engineering and asset care activities including projects, overhauls, capital expenditures, spares, and safety to ensure optimum plant and equipment availability. Develop and implement maintenance strategies, manage budgets, and oversee Utilities operations (generators, steam, refrigeration, CO₂ plant, water supply, and compressed air systems) to guarantee continuous and efficient support to production.

Key Accountabilities

1. Champion Occupational Health & Safety standards, acting as a visible safety ambassador and enforcing zero-LTA compliance.
2. • Ensure Food Safety and Quality Management Systems are fully implemented within engineering operations.
3. Deliver site engineering KPIs by developing, coaching, and supporting the engineering team.
4. Execute asset care and maintenance programs, including shutdowns and overhauls, to achieve manufacturing excellence.
5. Apply best engineering practices while managing spares, components, and materials to optimize cost efficiency.
6. Manage site overhauls, ensuring timely, budgeted, and compliant execution.
7. Establish and enforce clear contractor standards, including Permit to Work compliance.
8. Safeguard product quality through strict process monitoring and Right First Time (RFT) performance.
9. Drive team capability development with a focus on multi-skilling and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements – Qualifications, Experience, Skills etc.

1. Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with at least 10 years’ experience (FMCG preferred).
2. Professional membership with GhIE or equivalent (advantageous).
3. Strong background in maintenance engineering within food or beverage manufacturing.
4. Proven leadership and first-line management skills.
5. Proficiency in computer applications and CMMS systems.
6. Competence in resource management, people management, coaching, and motivation.
7. Strong communication, networking, and influencing skills.
8. Ability to manage complexity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CVs to: GGBL-GHANA.Resourcing@castel-afrique.com