Senior Maintenance Manager at Stresert Services Limited

Our client, who is a leading multichannel retailer and operators of the third largest supermarket chain brand in Nigeria, is looking to hire a Senior Maintenance Manager
Reporting Line: Head, Administrative Services
Job Summary

Responsible for the continuous running of technical equipment and machines across all stores and production areas
Oversee routine maintenance and organize periodic repairs of all equipment.
Improve production equipment, reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns and develop strategies to improve overall reliability of   equipment.
Principal Duties / Responsibilities

Maintenance Functions:

• Supervise and lead all maintenance processes and operations
• Responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair of all pieces of equipment within the Organization including: production/bakery equipment, air conditioners, etc.
• Maintain equipment’s productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions.
• Carry out periodic inspections of equipment to identify issues and make recommendations

Strategic Functions:

•  Design maintenance strategies, procedures and methods to help with installation and implementation guidelines
• Develop an all-round equipment care manual to serve as a guide for equipment usage and upkeep
• Make recommendations on any upgrade and changes that are needed to improve the  performance of equipment
• Act and advise on any unsafe practice, condition or equipment which may put employees or the environment at risk.

Administrative Functions:

• Keep accurate and timely records of work performed on equipment, maintenance calls and preventive maintenance reports
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
• Manage stock of spare parts and substitutes to mitigate zero downtime of equipment
• Evaluate and verify vendors’ performance through the review of completed projects and work techniques

Qualifications/Requirements

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or related
• 5-7 years of related work experience, in a Food Production industry (preferably a bakery)

Required Skills and Abilities

• Hands on approach with a passion for mechanical equipment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Updated technical knowledge to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and suggest sustainable improvements.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Strong Organisational skills and ability to use initiative
• Ability to work as a team player and contribute to team’s success
• High level of integrity