Maintenance Manager at Obasanjo Farms Nigeria

Job Description
The Goal of the role includes:

• To oversee and lead a team of people by allocating workload and managing the day to day operations in the maintenance department.
• To co-ordinate resources and liaise with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard.

About the Role

• Responsible for job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and work allocation for daily operations
• Inspect facilities periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance
• Where vehicles or machines repairs identified are critical in terms of Mechanical or financial viability, report findings to the Executive Director
• Ability to act as a technical adviser on key projects and other areas of the business as requested
• Develop and implement systems to record, file and store information pertaining to workshop maintenance history
• Identify staff that require on-going training and implement training opportunities to ensure their skills are improved.
• Promote health and safety culture within the maintenance workshop
• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.

Requirements
What we are looking for:

• Candidates should possess an HND or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering background or related field preferred
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Electrical/Mechanical repairs of tools and machines
• Minimum of 5 years and above of international work experience in workshop management. Qualifications and experience in related disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, A&R etc. Work experience in a farm environment will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management skills; ability to write analytical reports, create presentations, prepare statistical reports.
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Good interpersonalskills and communication skills
• Cost conscious
• Possessesintegrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Goal-oriented and highly organized team player.