Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Job Reference: JR0082203
Department: Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance
Contract Type: Permanent
Experience Level: 5-8 years
Start Date: 16th December 2024
Company Overview
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a global leader in the processing and merchandising of agricultural products. Operating in over 100 countries, LDC employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide and connects farm to fork across a range of business lines. Our extensive asset network and global reach enable us to serve diverse customers and consumers across multiple regions.
Position Overview
As an Industry Graduate, you will embark on a comprehensive training program designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge of our business operations. Under the guidance of an Asset Manager, you’ll gain hands-on experience and apply technical knowledge in a variety of tasks to support ongoing industrial activities. This training will prepare you for a future managerial role within one of our assets upon completion of the program.
Key Responsibilities
- Facility Operations: Engage in daily facility operations, gaining experience in supervision, engineering, maintenance, project management, and safety.
- Safety & Compliance: Learn safe operating practices, supporting the company’s Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) goals and initiatives.
- Maintenance Management: Acquire skills in facility maintenance, including work order systems, preventive maintenance, and part inventory management.
- Project Management: Participate in engineering and construction projects, performing project analysis and budget planning while prioritizing safety and compliance.
- People Management: Develop leadership skills by managing staff planning, time management, and performance evaluations in a supervisory role.
- Efficiency Improvements: Drive productivity and cost-efficiency projects to enhance facility capacity and effectiveness.
Qualifications and Skills
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from a recognized university, completed within the past two years.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB).
- Strong grasp of engineering principles and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Soft Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- Adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive approach to learning.
Why Join LDC?
Career Development
We offer a stimulating international environment that will enhance your abilities and provide exceptional career growth opportunities in one of the largest privately-owned companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work options (role-dependent)
- Pension contributions
- Access to training and development resources
- Concierge partnerships for additional support
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC embraces diversity and inclusion as core values. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and provide an equitable and inclusive work environment.
Commitment to Sustainability
At LDC, sustainable value creation is at the heart of our purpose, benefiting our employees, partners, communities, and the environment.