Job Description
Job Overview:
As the Head Engineering and Maintenance, you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance and engineering activities within the organization. A strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a focus on operational efficiency and safety are also required.
Additionally, you will collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders to drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement long-term maintenance and engineering strategies aligned with the organization's overall goals.
- Identify and prioritize capital improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Forecast budget requirements for maintenance, repairs, and capital projects.
Operational Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the maintenance and engineering teams, ensuring efficient and effective execution of tasks.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the performance of the department and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures and downtime.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergencies in a timely and effective manner.
Team Leadership:
- Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team of maintenance and engineering professionals.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members to foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Establish clear expectations and performance standards for the team.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental guidelines.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans.
Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with external contractors and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of services.
- Negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance.
- Liaise with external service supports on all issues on the machines and ensure that they carry out their duties as stipulated in the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Financial Management:
- Manage the department's budget and control costs.
- Monitor and analyse maintenance and repair expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proven Track record of achieving sales target and driving revenue growth.
- Highly energetic with high level of enthusiasm to drive the Maintenance and Engineering team and achieve results.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading and motivating sales teams.
- Demonstrate high intelligence, strong analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and make informed decisions.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Proficiency in machine management.
- Possess high integrity, ethical standards and act with honesty and transparency in all dealings.
- Deep understanding of the bank card manufacturing industry.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a similar leadership role.
- B.SC - Electrical/ Mechanical (in schematic and circuit diagram).
- MSC in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering is added advantage.
- Membership in Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and other Nigerian Society of Engineer and any other professional bodies will be an added advantage.
- Excellent technical and mechanical knowledge.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Candidates should reside around Ajah - Ibeju Lekki Axis.
Only candidates who meets the requested requirements will be contacted.