Requirements

• Education: Minimum B. Eng. or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines
  
• Experience: Minimum 10 - 20 years in maintenance, preferably in PP woven sacks/plastics/packaging manufacturing
  
• Added Advantage: Experience in managing large manufacturing facilities and multi-disciplinary teams
  
• Professional Membership & Certifications: COREN. Added advantages: NSE, PMP
  

1. Maintenance Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all production and utility equipment.
  
• Plan and supervise shutdown maintenance activities.
  
• Establish maintenance KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, breakdown frequency, energy efficiency, and uptime.
  

2. Equipment & Machinery Maintenance

• Lead maintenance activities for:
  
• Tape extrusion lines
  
• Circular looms (4/6 shuttle, 8/10/12 shuttle)
  
• Lamination/coating plants
  
• Flexographic & rotogravure printing machines
  
• Bag conversion & stitching machines
  
• Air compressors, chillers, boilers, generators
  
• Material handling systems
  
• Improve machine life, reliability, and performance through engineering interventions.
  

3. Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of maintenance engineers, supervisors, technicians, and electricians.
  
• Ensure skill development through regular training programs.
  
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to procedures.
  

4. Breakdown & Troubleshooting

• Ensure quick diagnosis and resolution of machine breakdowns to minimize downtime.
  
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for repetitive issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
  
• Maintain a 24/7 readiness plan for critical equipment.
  

5. Inventory & Spare Parts Management

• Optimize spare parts inventory and maintain critical stock levels.
  
• Coordinate with procurement for cost-effective sourcing of spares and consumables.
  
• Reduce maintenance cost through standardization and vendor development.
  

6. Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with ISO, safety, audit, and legal requirements.
  
• Maintain proper documentation: machine history cards, maintenance logs, calibration records, Lubrication charts.
  
• Implement safety practices such as LOTO, PPE usage, and hazard-risk assessments.
  

7. Project Management & Improvements

• Lead installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new machinery.
  
• Drive continuous improvement and energy optimization initiatives.
  
• Develop automation and digitalization strategies wherever feasible.