Appendix 5.1 Job description from Tanzania Tobacco
Processing Ltd.
JOB TITLE: MECHANICAL ENGINEER
REPORTS TO: ENGINEERING MANAGER
FUNCTION: Engineering
LOCATION: TTPL PREMISES / Morogoro
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Responsible for the effective management and operation of the mechanical portion of
the Engineering Department, plant equipment and buildings.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Superior 1st level Engineering Manager
- Job holder Mechanical Engineer
- Subordinate 1st level Mechanical Foreman
- Subordinate 1st level Fabrication Supervisor
- Subordinate 1st level Machine Shop Supervisor
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensures the cost effective running of the mechanical aspect of all company plant and
machinery. - Keeps in constant liaison and co-operates with the Electrical Engineer, Utilities Su-
perintendent, Stores, Procurement, as well as all members of the Production De-
partment for proper interaction between departments and sections. - Ensures that the preventative and predictive maintenance program for the mechani-
cal quotient of the factory is maintained and improved. Ensures that reporting is
done on a regular basis and as required. - Monitors and maintains correct staffing levels. Ensures that training, appraisals and
training needs are met. - Plans for future requirements, upgrades and needs of the Mechanical Engineering
Department. - Maintains the company’s policies on health and safety, housekeeping and discipline.
Promotes the required safe working environment within the Engineering Depart-
ment and all other company areas. - Motivates and encourages the motivation of all Mechanical Engineering staff and
the interaction of all departments with Engineering.