MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN – SUPERVISOR (B-A) - PMT AT PZ CUSSONS NIGERIA PLC | TECHNICIAN JOBS IN ABIA

About Company:

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

Job Description:

Why does the job exist?

• To coordinate Process Maintenance Team in efficient manner that will attend to machine breakdowns promptly, reduce downtime and ensure maximum equipment availability for high quality products.

Dimensions

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions
• To ensure PPM Maintenance and Overhauling activities are carried out according to schedules.
• Investigate and analyse the reason of breakdown for equipment, trouble shooting and monitor performance off plants. Manage day to day maintenance/ breakdown and operational activities.
• Coordination with electrical, mechanical, instrument workshops and utilities for timely completion of maintenance jobs.
• Manage spare parts for process equipment’s, control maintenance cost and energy consumption
• To assist in the coordination of all risk management activities in the process section
• To manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned.
• Manage efficient running of process plant
• Liaise and meet regularly with production and technical teams for targets/quality.
• Ensure prompt and relevant attention to job request from production floor.
• Ensure availability of engineering spares to guarantee smooth running of the factory.

Principal Accountabilities
The key outputs of the job:

• Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
• Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome
• Manage all process plant for high availability and quality productions through effective planned maintenance activities, spare inventory management and relevant training
• Ensure breakdowns and other repair work are promptly attended to minimise loss of production hours
• Design and modify mechanical processes and equipment for better industrial engineering leading to high qualitative productivity and cost savings
• Facilitate autonomous maintenance across all process plant.
• Maintain up-to-date schedules for the regular maintenance of all process plants and machinery including preventive maintenance on weekly basis
• Ensure regular plant maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance schedules in conjunction with production programs from time to time
• Recommend conditions for alterations to existing plant and machinery to improve overall efficiency
• Liaise with Logistics in planning and ordering for electrical spare parts
• To maintain accurate stock record and ensure periodic reconciliation
• Constant availability of equipment and plants for production use.
• Effective delivery of production targets.
• Execution of projects at the best prices/ cost
• Elimination/Reduction of downtime due to machine break down
• Evident preventive/corrective maintenance culture
• Efficient management of workshop resources, staff, time, spares and budget.
• Respond to emergency repair requests.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• OND / HND qualification in Mechanical / Instrumentation Engineering or related disciplines.

Technical / Professional Experience:

• 3 - 5 years minimum work experience
• Sound Knowledge of Engineering Practices
• Software Knowledge
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure.

Internal & External Relationships:

• To work with other staff continually to improve performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
• To work closely as a team with the Line Manager and other leaders as to deliver set objectives.

Key Attributes
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)
Key Activities:

• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
• Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 26th March, 2026

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