Facilities Manager Job at Serengeti Breweries Ltd (SBL)

Facilities Manager

Context/Scope: 

Serengeti Breweries Ltd (SBL) operates exclusively in Tanzania and is the 2nd largest beer company with a market share of close to 30%.  SBL is a subsidiary of East Africa Breweries Ltd (EABL) – which is partly owned by one of the world’s biggest alcoholic beverage companies, DIAGEO. The company is an integrated demand/supply business with 3 operational breweries in Dar Es Salaam, Mwanza, and Moshi. The company boasts famous locally brewed brands, such as Serengeti Premium Lager, Tusker Lager, Tusker Light, Kibo Gold, Pilsner Lager, Senator just to name a few. The spirits folder is filled with world-class brands from abroad – including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, J&B and Gordon’s..

Purpose of Role:

Responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business by ensuring SBL has suitable working environment for its employees and their activities all done at minimal cost without compromising efficiency.  This will involve all SBL sites. Facilities Managers area of responsibility will not be limited to the following:

• Cleaning;
• Catering;
• Telephones ( landline & mobile phone)
• Utilities ;
• Space management
• Vehicles
• Office supplies
• Permits ( work, visa)
• Housing & relocation
• Messenger services
• Mailing & courier services
• Building and grounds general maintenance;
• Hotels, transport & travel reservations and bookings

Top Accountabilities:

• Directing, planning and supervising essential central services such as reception,  general office maintenance, mail, cleaning, catering, transportation, office supplies;

• Planning best allocation and utilization of resources such as pantry supplies, paper, furniture and storage areas;

• Liaising with vendors/ suppliers on day to day operations, car hire companies, catering services; telecom company

• Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money;

• Ensuring facilities meet health and safety requirements; eg. Food in hygienically prepared and served, cars are roadworthy,

• Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;

• Monitoring and demonstrating achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement;

• Assisting SBL & Diageo employees with permits requests and processing

• Coordinating and leading one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility; eg. Drivers, cleaners

• Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.

• Performing any other duty requested by management
  
Qualifications and Experience Required: 

• Preferably university degree
• Experience 2-3 years  in Supervisory role in Administration
• Good with numbers (Numerate).
• Ability to negotiate with people at all levels
• Excellent communication (speaking & writing), people skills and team player.
• Ability to behave professionally and fairly at all times.
• Ability to take control of a situation and resolve it with minimal disruption.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and be able to juggle multiple and often conflicting priorities

TANZANIAN NATIONALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 15 NOVEMBER 2013.

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