Maintenance & Utility Supervisor – Agro-Processing Plant at eRecruiter Nigeria

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