Maintenance Manager, Mechanical at Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mil

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Take charge as the Mechanical Maintenance Manager at Golden Penny Foods, located in Iganmu, Lagos. Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, renowned for its trusted Golden Penny brand, serves consumers with premium food products across Africa. This key role focuses on ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of machinery within the Golden Noodles plant through strategic maintenance management. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, driving optimal equipment performance and minimizing downtime. Your daily tasks include analyzing maintenance reports, scheduling repairs, and managing maintenance teams to uphold high operational standards.

You will oversee maintenance budgets and coordinate procurement for necessary spare parts, ensuring seamless production flow. Ideal candidates bring at least five years of maintenance experience in FMCG or manufacturing sectors, backed by a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Proficiency in reliability engineering tools such as RCA and FMEA, alongside solid leadership and vendor management skills, are essential. This is a full-time position based in Lagos, requiring hands-on expertise in maintenance planning and team development. Lagos remains a pivotal hub for Nigeria's manufacturing industry, with companies like Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc leading innovations in food production. The Maintenance Manager role is crucial in maintaining plant efficiency and supporting the city's growing industrial footprint. While specific salary details are not provided, this position offers a pathway to senior maintenance leadership within prominent manufacturing firms. Success here can lead to broader operational management roles in Nigeria's competitive FMCG landscape. To stand out, emphasize your track record in improving equipment uptime and your experience managing diverse maintenance teams. Highlight your ability to implement maintenance strategies that align with safety and quality standards, as well as your skills in budgeting and technical documentation. If you are ready to advance your career as a Maintenance Manager, Mechanical at Golden Penny Foods in Lagos, we encourage you to apply. Showcase your expertise and leadership to contribute to a leading food manufacturing company. Applications are accepted without a specified deadline.

Requirements

Hold a B.Sc., B.Eng., or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Possess minimum five years of maintenance experience in FMCG or manufacturing
Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
Apply expertise in maintenance planning and troubleshooting
Use reliability engineering tools like RCA and FMEA effectively

Responsibilities

Coordinate all maintenance activities to ensure machinery availability and optimal performance
Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Analyze maintenance reports and downtime trends to identify improvements
Assign maintenance tasks to supervisors and technical teams
Plan manpower effectively across shifts to support maintenance operations
Lead and develop maintenance team through coaching and performance management
Manage maintenance budgets and plan procurement of spare parts locally and overseas
Ensure compliance with HSE standards such as PTW, LOTO, and machine safety procedures

Key skills

Mechanical EngineeringMaintenance PlanningReliability EngineeringRCAFMEACMMSERP SystemsBudgetingVendor ManagementTechnical Documentation

About Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

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Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc is a leading African foods company known for its high-quality, affordable brands including Golden Penny Flour and Golden Pasta, serving consumers locally and internationally.

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What qualifications are required for the Maintenance Manager, Mechanical role at Golden Penny Foods in Lagos?

Candidates must possess a B.Sc., B.Eng., or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline to qualify for this role.

How much experience is needed for this maintenance manager position?

Applicants should have a minimum of five years of relevant maintenance experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or related industries.

Is this Maintenance Manager role based on-site or remote?

This is an on-site position located at the Golden Noodles plant in Iganmu, Lagos, requiring physical presence for effective maintenance management.

Are there specific maintenance systems or tools required for this job?

Yes, proficiency with reliability engineering tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and CMMS/ERP systems is essential.

What are the typical working hours or schedule for this role?

The role involves managing maintenance teams across shifts with effective manpower planning to ensure continuous plant operation.

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