• Application Deadline: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Engineering Manager (Mechanical) – Agrochemical Formulation Plant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 8 - 10 years



• Location Ogun




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Location: Magboro, Ogun

Job Purpose

• The Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for all engineering, utilities, and maintenance functions in the crop protection manufacturing plant.


• The role ensures that production, formulation, and packaging lines for agro-chemicals operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with statutory, environmental, and quality standards.


• This includes leading preventive and corrective maintenance, utilities optimization, engineering projects, equipment reliability, and energy management while supporting business growth and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Maintenance and Reliability:

• Lead and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across formulation plants, powder lines, liquid lines, packaging machines, and warehousing equipment (e.g., forklifts, conveyors).


• Ensure minimal downtime through structured maintenance planning and quick turnaround of breakdowns.


• Investigate and analyse the reason for equipment breakdown.


• Manage day to day maintenance/ breakdown and operational activities.


• Troubleshooting and monitoring plant performance 


• Ability to maintain and manage process line and pumps.


• Establish and monitor KPIs such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures),


• MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

Utilities and Facilities Management:

• Oversee availability and efficiency of critical utilities: boilers, compressors, chillers, HVAC, water treatment plants, effluent treatment plant (ETP), power generators, electrical systems, and process water.


• Drive energy optimization initiatives to reduce fuel and electricity costs.


• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for emissions, wastewater, and waste disposal.

Projects and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX):

• Manage design, installation, commissioning, and handover of new machinery, automation, and facility upgrades.


• Develop annual engineering budgets and monitor CAPEX/OPEX.


• Work with vendors, contractors, and OEMs to deliver projects within scope, time, and cost.


• Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Compliance


• Ensure engineering operations comply with Nigerian regulatory frameworks (e.g., FEPA, NESREA, DPR, SON, etc) and international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).


• Enforce strict safety procedures in chemical handling, equipment maintenance, and confined space activities.


• Collaborate with HSE to conduct risk assessments, HAZOPs, and ensure safety-critical equipment is functioning.

People Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop engineering supervisors, technicians, and operators.


• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR.


• Build a performance-driven culture with accountability for cost, safety, and efficiency.

Inventory, Vendors and Cost control:

• Oversee spare parts and engineering inventory management, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising plant availability.


• Negotiate and manage service contracts with third-party vendors (mechanical, electrical, calibration, fabrication).


• Maintain accurate documentation, equipment history, and statutory certification records.


• Continuous Improvement & Innovation


• Implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen initiatives to improve reliability and reduce costs.


• Drive adoption of digital tools for maintenance scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.


• Recommend engineering solutions to support new formulations, packaging formats, and process improvements. Qualifications & Experience:


• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. (An MSc/MBA would be an added advantage)


• 8–10 years’ engineering/maintenance experience in FMCG, agrochemical, chemical, or related process industries; at least 4 years in a managerial role.


• Strong knowledge of chemical plant operations, utilities, and packaging lines.


• Proven experience in managing CAPEX projects, automation, and vendor relations.


• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian labour, safety, and environmental regulations.


• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.


• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.


• High proficiency in MS Office and CMMS software.


• Proven track record of leading teams and improving operational performance.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Effective communication and decision-making.


• Proficiency in production software and ERP systems.


• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.


• Vendor and stakeholder management


• Age Requirement: 35 – 45 Years.