Job Title: Mechanical Section Head
Company: Gandour
Location: Choueifat, Main Road, Lebanon (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing / FMCG
About the RoleGandour is seeking an experienced and leadership-driven Mechanical Section Head to oversee mechanical operations and maintenance at our manufacturing facility in Choueifat. In this position, you will lead the mechanical engineering and technical teams, ensuring high operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards across all production lines.
Key Responsibilities
- * Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all plant mechanical systems and production machinery.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor the mechanical engineering team and workshop technicians.
- Diagnose technical failures, execute root-cause analyses, and implement corrective measures to minimize equipment downtime.
- Coordinate with the production department to schedule equipment overhauls, line modifications, and routine servicing.
- Manage the mechanical spare parts inventory, monitoring stock levels and specifying technical procurement requirements.
- Ensure all mechanical work complies with company health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards (HACCP/ISO).
- Support plant upgrading projects, line installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
* Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment (FMCG/Food industry experience is preferred).
* Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in industrial mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and mechanical diagnostics.
* Leadership Skills: Demonstrated capability in team management, resource allocation, and workflow planning.
* Competencies:* Strong problem-solving aptitude, communication skills, and data-driven decision-making.