Mechanical Supervisor at Syngenta

Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company. We help millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food, while taking care of the planet.

 

Mechanical Supervisor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience3 - 5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

Job Description

To plan, coordinate and efficiently manage all mechanical maintenance activities of farm equipment and infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and conduct daily maintenance and repair of farm equipment, including tractors, pumps, sprayers, and steamers.
  • Conduct and oversee regular inspections and preventive maintenance (as per the preventive maintenance plan) to minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical faults in field and workshop and conduct the necessary repairs.
  • Develop and maintain accurate maintenance records and technical reports
  • Ensure that all mechanical and fabrication work complies with safety standards and agricultural regulations.
  • Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and inventory of spare parts and tools.
  • Support installation and commissioning of new agricultural machinery or systems.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align mechanical support with crop production plans.
  • Implement cost-effective practices to optimize machine use and reduce breakdown incidents.
  • Manage and support the mechanical team for efficiency and productivity.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Knowledge

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
  • Good leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience with agricultural equipment, with 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Hands-on experience with different types of pumps
  • Good understanding of welding and fabrication

Personal Attributes

  • Innovative
  • Resilience
  • Safety aptitude
  • Team management
  • Team player
  • Results-oriented
  • Attention to details
  • Interpersonal
  • Integrity

Key Skills

  • Supervisory
  • Planning
  • Communication
  • Computer literacy 

Working Relationship

Internal

  • Heads of Departments (HODs)
  • Supervisors

External

  • Service providers
  • Suppliers
  • Government of Kenya authorities (GOK) 

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Syngenta on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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