Maintenance Planning Engineer at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited specializes in the poultry sector, covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Planning Engineer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Maintenance / Engineering
Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager

Job Purpose

• To plan, schedule, and optimize all maintenance activities (preventive, predictive, and corrective) for feed mill equipment, ensuring maximum equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.

Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules.
• Develop detailed job plans including manpower, tools, materials, and spare parts requirements.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality and operational needs.

Work Order Management:

• Create, track, and close work orders using Excel and CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
• Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Monitor maintenance backlog and ensure timely execution of tasks.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as downtime, MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Prepare periodic maintenance reports and dashboards.
• Identify trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Reliability & Root Cause Analysis:

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance equipment reliability.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management:

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts for maintenance activities.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.

Coordination & Communication:

• Liaise with production, maintenance, and procurement teams to align maintenance activities with operational requirements.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide maintenance insights.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safety standards.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning within an industrial environment.
• Experience in feed mills, FMCG, or food processing industries is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM, IBM Maximo).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, reporting, dashboards).
• Solid understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability and maintenance best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office-based planning and field/site activities.
• May require working during shutdowns, weekends, or emergency maintenance situations.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2026.