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  • Posted: Apr 6, 2026
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    Maintenance & Utility Supervisor – Agro-Processing Plant

    ROLE MISSION

    • Ensure maximum equipment uptime and uninterrupted factory operations by owning preventive maintenance systems, rapid breakdown recovery, and reliable utility performance (power, water, steam, and production systems).
    • This role is responsible for keeping the factory running — not fixing it after failure.

    CORE OUTCOME RESPONSIBILITY

    • The Maintenance & Utilities Supervisor is accountable for:
    • ≥95% equipment uptime across all production lines
    • Zeravoidable production stoppages due tmechanical failure
    • Fully functional preventive maintenance system (not reactive repairs)
    • Stable and cost-efficient utility supply (electricity, water, steam where applicable)
    • Rapid breakdown response and root cause elimination (not repeated failures)

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Preventive Maintenance System Ownership

    • Design and implement structured preventive maintenance schedules for all plant equipment
    • Ensure strict adherence tmaintenance cycles (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly)
    • Transition maintenance from reactive repair mode tplanned reliability system
    • Identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures
    • Breakdown Response & Root Cause Analysis
    • Diagnose and repair mechanical and utility failures quickly and effectively
    • Lead root cause analysis for all major breakdowns
    • Ensure corrective actions prevent recurrence
    • Minimize production downtime through rapid intervention
    • Utilities Management (Critical Function)

    Ensure stable operation of all utility systems:

    • Power supply systems (grid, generator, backup systems)
    • Water systems and treatment units
    • Wastewater handling systems
    • Boilers, dryers, and steam systems (if applicable)
    • Monitor consumption efficiency and identify cost-saving opportunities
    • Prevent utility-related production disruptions
    • Equipment Reliability & Performance Optimization

    Maintain full operational readiness of:

    • conveyors
    • pumps
    • rotating equipment
    • industrial dryers
    • processing machinery
    • Monitor equipment performance trends and wear patterns
    • Recommend upgrades or replacements based on performance data

    Installation & Commissioning

    • Supervise installation of new machinery and spare parts
    • Ensure correct commissioning and calibration of equipment
    • Validate operational readiness before handover tproduction

    Safety & Compliance

    • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with:
    • occupational safety standards
    • environmental regulations
    • internal company safety policies
    • Enforce safe working practices across maintenance team
    • Prevent unsafe equipment operation from entering production line

    Maintenance Documentation & Reporting

    • Maintain accurate and structured maintenance logs:
    • breakdown records
    • repair history
    • spare parts usage
    • maintenance schedules
    • Provide regular reports on:
    • downtime causes
    • maintenance performance
    • equipment reliability trends

    Spare Parts & Resource Management

    • Track and manage critical spare parts inventory
    • Ensure availability of high-risk replacement components
    • Reduce downtime caused by spare parts delays
    • Recommend procurement priorities based on failure risk

    Continuous Improvement

    • Identify technical improvements tincrease efficiency and reduce downtime
    • Recommend upgrades tmachinery, systems, and processes
    • Support cost reduction through energy and equipment optimization

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

    • Hard Requirements
    • HND or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
    • 3–5 years hands-on maintenance experience in:
    • FMCG manufacturing OR
    • agro-processing OR
    • industrial production environments
    • Technical Competence (MUST HAVE)
    • Candidate must demonstrate:

    Strong knowledge of:

    • rotating equipment
    • conveyors
    • pumps
    • boilers / industrial heating systems
    • industrial dryers
    • Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems
    • Ability tread and interpret mechanical drawings and technical manuals
    • Hands-on troubleshooting and repair capability (not supervisory-only experience)

    BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

    • Highly practical, hands-on technician mindset
    • Calm under pressure during breakdown situations
    • Strong problem-solving orientation (not blame-based thinking)
    • Discipline in following maintenance schedules
    • Strong ownership mindset (factory uptime matters personally tthem)
    • Willingness twork extended hours or emergency call-outs when needed

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