Maintenance Manager at Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the nation’s most- loved beverages in the country like; Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda, Teem, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Lipton Ice Tea and Aquafina premium drinking water. SBC has recently entered into Home & Personal Care category with the 2SURE brand and launched its first product, a Hand & Surface Sanitizer. Seven Up boasts of nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Purpose of Job

• The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Engineering Services at the plant level. This includes coordinating engineering activities, implementing maintenance management programs, ensuring continuous improvement, and determining staffing requirements. Reports to: GM

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of preventive maintenance programs and provide regular reports on plant status.
• Develop a training plan to enhance diagnostic and troubleshooting skills of plant electricians and mechanics, reducing machine downtime.
• Establish and implement a comprehensive maintenance program for plant equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Monitor maintenance costs, analyze equipment performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, OEM coordination, and prompt restoration of operation during breakdowns.
• Develop a list of critical spare parts to prevent line stoppages.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Set clear goals, objectives, and expectations for the team, aligning with organizational strategies.
• Drive innovation in production equipment and processes, promoting continuous improvement.
• Develop relationships with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify automation opportunities and improve process efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections and evaluations of utility systems, identify areas for improvement, and implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure seamless execution of annual maintenance and overhaul of critical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce adherence to safety protocols.
• Lead change management initiatives within the engineering/maintenance department.
• Build and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• 8-10 years of relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' managerial experience in a beverage bottling company.
• Budgeting and people management skills.
• Knowledge of bottling operations, planning, manufacturing, quality, environment, engineering, health and safety.
• Familiarity with plant manufacturing operations and project planning.
• Understanding of financial impact and cost benefits analysis.
• CMRP certification or similar engineering certification is desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical leadership and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Training and development proficiency.
• Cost and business management expertise.
• Problem-solving, planning, and execution abilities.
• Negotiation and leadership skills.
• Change management and capability improvement.
• Teamwork and emotional intelligence.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• Please attach your updated resume/CV and any relevant certifications when applying for this position.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline 22nd June, 2023.