MAINTENANCE MANAGER AT WORKNIGERIA

About Company:

Worknigeria was established with a singular vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, reliability, and efficiency of all production machinery, utilities, and support systems within the beverage manufacturing plant.
• The ideal candidate must have deep technical expertise and proven experience with Tetra Pak and Sidel production lines, ensuring optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team in ensuring smooth operations, preventive maintenance, and repair of all plant machinery and utilities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a preventive and predictive maintenance program to minimize equipment breakdowns and optimize production efficiency.
• Manage the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Tetra Pak and Sidel production lines, ensuring maximum uptime and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations during maintenance activities.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, tracking expenditures and implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising equipment reliability.
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve technical issues and ensure continuous improvement in plant operations.
• Oversee spare parts inventory management, ensuring availability of critical components for emergency repairs.
• Lead troubleshooting activities, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to avoid reoccurrence of equipment failures.
• Prepare and present regular reports on plant maintenance, downtime analysis, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to senior management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience, within the beverage manufacturing industry.
• Strong technical expertise in Tetra Pak and Sidel production lines (mandatory).
• Proven track record of reducing downtime and implementing effective maintenance systems in FMCG/beverage plants.
• Knowledge of modern maintenance methodologies (e.g., TPM, RCM, Lean Maintenance).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments

Salary

Application Closing Date: 17th September, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@worknigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email