Maintenance Manager at Nutri K Limited

Description

• To strengthen our growing operations in Kano, NutriK is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Manager to join our Production Department.

Overall Mission
General objective:

• The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure that production equipment, machinery, and facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, cost control, spare parts management, lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement while ensuring strict compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise, lead, and coordinate all maintenance processes and operations.
• Allocate work assignments, set repair schedules, and balance priorities while adhering strictly to deadlines.
• Maintain constant communication with area leaders to align maintenance activities with production needs.
• Ensure all maintenance personnel strictly follow safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance Planning & Execution:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Plan and manage all repair, installation, and routine maintenance activities for production equipment and facilities.
• Ensure all machinery operates at required safety and performance standards.
• Conduct routine production maintenance to minimize breakdowns and downtime.
• Assign repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates for effectiveness and accuracy.

Inspection, Monitoring & Compliance:

• Conduct and oversee regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify faults and maintenance needs.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve maintenance-related issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of both preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Monitor raw material price movements and advise management on cost risks, buying opportunities, and procurement timing.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternative sourcing, supplier competition, substitution, consolidation, bulk buying, and improved payment terms.
• Develop supply risk mitigation plans, including dual sourcing, safety stock strategies, alternative supplier readiness, and contingency procurement plans.
• Support landing cost analysis for imported materials, including freight, customs, clearing charges, duties, insurance, and foreign exchange exposure.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management:

• Oversee equipment and spare parts inventory.
• Manage spare parts stock levels to ensure availability while avoiding overstocking.
• Initiate and monitor orders for replacement parts, tools, and maintenance supplies as needed.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support:

• Contribute to improved equipment design and manufacturing processes.
• Support engineering and production teams by providing maintenance expertise and recommendations for reliability improvements.
• Encourage best practices and standard maintenance procedures across the department.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Document daily maintenance activities, progress updates, and equipment status.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, breakdown reports, and spare parts usage data.
• Provide performance reports highlighting downtime analysis, cost savings, and preventive maintenance effectiveness to management.

Required Skills

• Education degree – Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Work experience – 5 – 7 years relevant experience in maintenance management or senior maintenance supervision in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Language skills – English.
• Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel & Outlook.

Other required skills:

• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance systems
• Experience in budget management, cost control, and spare parts inventory management
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and collaborate with cross functional departments
• Solid understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and reporting skills.