• Application Deadline:
• Position: Engineering Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Kaduna




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Description

• The Engineering Manager will be the driving force behind engineering excellence and maintenance operations within the factory.


• This role requires a proactive leader with extensive engineering experience, proven supervisory skills, and a strong commitment to safety and operational efficiency.


• You will be responsible for overseeing all factory processes, managing spare parts inventory, and ensuring maximum equipment uptime.


• Exceptional foresight, communication skills, and risk management capabilities are essential.


• Candidates should demonstrate technical expertise, leadership ability, and an appreciation for the complexities of the industry.

Key Deliverables

• Coordinate maintenance team schedules based on requests from safety, environmental, production, and other departments.


• Assign responsibilities to ensure proper maintenance of machinery, equipment, and utilities, supporting QMS, food safety, and occupational health standards.


• Conduct workplace risk assessments and ensure the LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) system is implemented, executed, and documented.


• Initiate, implement, and manage a plant maintenance program based on industry best practices, emphasizing planning, scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance.


• Collaborate with the MATS department to adopt global practices in the Sesame Hulling Factory, Sagamu.


• Track and analyze MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for process centers and utility sections.


• Maintain documentation for all maintenance tasks, repairs, and upgrades, including device lists, machine criticality assessments, condition appraisals, and drawing updates.


• Conduct performance evaluations and appraisals for maintenance personnel.


• Develop training calendars and provide skill-building exercises for the maintenance team.


• Ensure 100% compliance with safety permit systems and LOTO protocols.

Strategic Effectiveness:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive engineering plan for the factory.


• Establish preventive and corrective maintenance systems to maximize equipment uptime.


• Prepare and manage R&M budgets and CAPEX proposals.


• Create daily, weekly, and monthly engineering reports to monitor operations and plant health.


• Maintain equipment history cards and plan upgrades or replacements.


• Generate technical drawings for modifications and improvements to enhance efficiency.

Operational Effectiveness:

• Monitor daily energy usage and downtime; maintain utilization reports.


• Build and lead diverse, high-performing teams.


• Demonstrate hands-on technical skills and train junior staff in equipment repair.


• Monitor packaging machinery for technical efficiency.


• Build vendor relationships for timely service and spare parts procurement, ensuring cost, quality, and time efficiency.


• Implement safety policies and foster a strong safety culture.


• Liaise with government agencies on environmental matters and advocate for health and safety.


• Identify training needs and deliver internal/on-the-job training; develop relevant training modules.


• Manage contracts in collaboration with legal and finance teams for timely execution.

Organizational Effectiveness:

• Maintain high OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) across the plant.


• Conduct downtime analysis and optimize maintenance processes for resource efficiency.


• Manage spare parts inventory with a cost-effective system and build a network of JIT (Just-In-Time) suppliers.


• Lead process optimization and quality improvement initiatives.


• Ensure proper maintenance of LT/HT electrical installations.


• Monitor daily operations of generators, boilers, chillers, air compressors, WTP (Water Treatment Plant), and ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) for energy-efficient performance.

Requirements

• Certified Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the FMCG industry.


• Strong knowledge of food safety and Quality Management Systems (QMS).


• Extensive experience in utilities and water treatment systems.