Engineering Manager at Agbeyewa Farms

Job Description

• The Engineering Manager will lead the engineering, maintenance, utilities, and technical operations of MATNA Foods’ manufacturing facilities.
• The role is responsible for ensuring high equipment reliability, plant availability, operational efficiency, preventive maintenance, engineering projects, and compliance with safety, quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, maintenance, and utility operations across the manufacturing facility.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Maximise equipment availability and minimise unplanned production downtime.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Supervise and develop engineering, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Manage equipment installation, commissioning, upgrades, and engineering projects.
• Monitor plant utilities, energy consumption, and engineering efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, contractors, and technical resources.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with HSE, food safety, GMP, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and technical documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Provide regular engineering performance reports and recommendations to management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ relevant engineering and maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory engineering role.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plant engineering, maintenance, and equipment reliability.
• Practical experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• Experience managing engineering projects, contractors, budgets, and technical teams.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, and utility systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 is an advantage.
• Professional engineering certification or relevant professional membership is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Additional Information:

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5-day workweek.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling.