Works Manager

at Kakira Sugar Limited
Location Kakira, Uganda
Date Posted September 19, 2025
Category Engineering
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will head the operations, maintenance, and administration of the sugar, distillery, and cogeneration factories, and will be responsible for:

  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the sugar complex.
  • Setting annual operational targets for the factory and ensuring they are achieved.
  • Preparing and monitoring budgets for both revenue and capital expenditure, reviewing performance across sections, and reporting deviations with corrective actions.
  • Preparing and submitting MIS reports as required.
  • Planning and overseeing preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure uninterrupted production.
  • Driving productivity improvements through the adoption of world-class manufacturing practices.
  • Coordinating with section and department heads to ensure smooth factory operations.
  • Engaging with union representatives on employee and administrative matters.
  • Maintaining workplace discipline and supporting the training and development of local staff.
  • Working closely with the project team on expansion and construction projects.

The incumbent should be a graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Sugar Technology, with a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in a sugar manufacturing unit. The preferred age range is 45–50 years.

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