Plant Operations and Mechanical Reliability Manager at Aren Paper Mills Limited

Aren Paper Mills is a Nigerian manufacturing company focused on producing paperboard and packaging materials locally. We are building a stronger, more reliable operation and unlocking the full potential of our factory through better systems, processes, and people.

We are honest about our reality: manufacturing in Nigeria is challenging, and our operations are still being improved. This makes Aren a place for people who want to fix, build, and make things work better, not just maintain the status quo.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Operations and Mechanical Reliability Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Aren Paper Mills is seeking a Plant Operations & Mechanical Reliability Engineer to ensure the continuous, reliable operation of all rotating and mechanical systems across the factory.
• This role is focused on keeping equipment running, preventing breakdowns, and implementing practical, lasting mechanical solutions in a demanding production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum uptime of all rotating equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, shafts, bearings, rollers, and conveyors
• Diagnose and eliminate recurring mechanical failures (bearing failures, misalignment, vibration, seal leakage, overheating)
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance for critical assets
• Improve equipment alignment, lubrication practices, and installation standards
• Work closely with production teams to reduce unplanned downtime
• Lead root cause analysis and drive permanent corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement of mechanical reliability across the plant.

Required Profile

• Strong mechanical engineering background with hands-on factory experience
• Proven ability to keep rotary equipment running under pressure
• Practical knowledge of bearings, shafts, couplings, pumps, motors, and vibration issues
• Comfortable working in a developing manufacturing environment
• Results-driven, resilient, and Accountable.

What Success Looks Like

• Fewer breakdowns
• Longer equipment run times
• Stable production with minimal unplanned stops
• Mechanical problems fixed at the root, not repeatedly patched.

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who:

• Can solve problems and take ownership
• Are comfortable working in improving systems
• Understand the realities of Nigerian manufacturing
• Want their work to have visible impact.

Salary
N400,000 - N700,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: workforceossl@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: If you are looking for a role where your skills can directly improve operations and help shape the future of a growing manufacturing company, this may be the right place for you.