• Application Deadline:
• Position: General Manager, Engineering and Projects



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 15 years



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Description

• Must have led the engineering function for a multi‑site operation (minimum 3 plants) or a large single-site complex.


• Develop and apply comprehensive maintenance best practices for a large wheat milling operation exceeding 1500 MTD across multiple facilities; having expertise in pasta assets is an additional benefit.


• Demonstrated capability in project management, including execution of Brown field & Green field projects.


• Ensure smooth and efficient utilities operations across all plants.


• Oversee R&M budget preparation and control.


• Drive cost efficiency improvement initiatives, including:
  
  
  
  • OEE enhancement
  
  
  • Power/steam utility cost reduction
  
  
  • Maintenance optimisation programs
  
  
  
  


• Extensive and demonstrated expertise in spare management within Wheat Milling Engineering.


• Extensive hands-on exposure to Buhler, Ugur & Alapala mills.


• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end flour milling operations, including process optimisation.


• Strong expertise in reliability engineering.


• Experience in capex planning, budgeting, and driving cost control initiatives.


• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence.

Key Deliverables

• Lead large Maintenance tea:
  
  
  
  • 14+ direct employees
  
  
  • 90+ indirect personnel
  
  
  
  


• Manage Spares Inventory & control for an efficient operation.


• Design and implement an efficient manning structure for the Engineering function across sites.


• Manage Business continuity & EBITIDA capex < 1.5% of Gross Book Value (GBV).


• Responsible for Repair & Maintenance spends as per budget plan.

Level / Reporting Team:

• Reports directly to VP-Engineering & MATS head.


• Core Functions as the GM - Engineering Manager for the TCA plant.


• Receives direct reports from Engineering leads & team at plants.

Key Performance Highlights

• Effective Maintenance strategy for the Plants and operations within the BU


• Capex and Opex budgeting and implementation adherence


• Lead design, planning and implementation of expansion projects within timeframe, and cost


• Lead cost saving ideation and initiative implementation to deliver cost efficient maintenance programs.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, QEHS, HACCP related certification.


• 15+ years of experience in handling maintenance, utilities and projects in several jobs as mechanical/electrical engineer and project-related management.


• Relevant certifications for current practices in plant management/maintenance 


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse workforce.

Strength and Leadership competency:

• Coordinates multiple teams to deliver key business priorities.


• Manages internal and external stakeholders effectively.


• Brings strong technical expertise in wheat milling and pasta operations


• Communicates and collaborates cross‑functionally to drive results.


• Leads complex projects and ensures smooth post‑project integration.