• Application Deadline: Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Mechanical Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 10 years


• Location Kaduna


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of day-to-day maintenance and repairs of the production machine, equipment & tools (Mechanical).


• To frequently liaise with the Processing engineering manager on maintenance and repair activities of the mechanical systems on the production plant.


• To continuously improve the mechanical system of the plant to minimize or possibly eliminate total breakdown.


• To plan for the various maintenance schedules (Preventive maintenance) of all equipment based on the anticipated and planned production.


• To continuously carry out routine checks on all production pumps, valves and all mechanical parts of machines and ensure they are in good working conditions.


• To frequently liaise with the processing engineering manager on the calibration of all the measuring and weighing equipment, and execute other related activities as defined by the Processing Engineering Manager.


• To plan and optimize mechanical spares to guarantee uninterrupted operations.


• To review the existing production facilities; modification of existing facilities in line with the reviewed processes and initiation of technical projects for improved productivity and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).


• To drive Plant Efficiency Improvement programs (TPM, OEE, etc.).


• To comply with all Safety, and Quality regulations.


• To read and interpret design schematics to ensure the proper installation of mechanical systems.


• To have first-hand knowledge about coding machines (Ink & Video jets).

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / HND in Mechanical Engineer or any other relevant courses


• 2-10 years of relevant working experience in mechanical in an FMCG manufacturing setting, (special attention to installation and maintenance, interpretation of mechanical drawings).


• Vast knowledge in the use of Microsoft suits, intranet, Google sheet, and general computer appreciation. A critical thinker and a solution provider.


• The ability to speak Hausa fluently is an added advantage.


• Vast knowledge of power generation, fluid mechanism and refrigeration and cold room operation.


• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.


• Stamina to work round the clock during the peak of Tomato season /project.

Other Qualities that Set you Apart:

• Working with new materials or information to grasp its implication


• Strong oral expression in communicating information and ideas clearly so that others will understand.


• Strong directional and instructional comprehension in interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


• Strong management, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills


• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to stick to a schedule.