Manufacturing & Repair (M&R) Lead, Candy at Mondelez International

Mondelez International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 160 countries around the world. We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Bournvita, TomTom, Cloret, and Trident gum.  Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manufacturing & Repair (M&R) Lead, Candy

Job Requisition ID: R-169108
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• This is a leadership role where you will own the technology, maintenance, process and setting for the equipment for the line.
• You will possess deep expertise and will be viewed as the technology expert of the line/s.

How You Will Contribute
You will:

• Partner & enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participate in the DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level.
• Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and has deep technical mastery of the process and equipment; own the Progressive maintenance systems and work processes and the Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; owns the Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line.
• Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and builds capability of the team to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department level.
• Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; represent the department / line / s as the site technology owner in the regional and global technology forums.
• Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enables the VSU team; help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the component categories and will be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant.

What You Will Bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards ondedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools.
• The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approach.
• The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal / master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development.

More About This Role

• Organize, co-ordinate and control of all mechanical engineering aspects of asset care for the plant, equipment, machinery and other related facilities and services at the factories - making them available for production activities.

What you need to know about this position

• Daily management of all mechanical engineering activities within the making end of food & drinks factory.
• Professional preparation of bill of quantities (BOQs) for in-house and contract jobs with a high approval rate at the procurement review board (PRB).
• Delivery of all mechanical-related aspects of the Departmental project on time and within budget at the making end of the plant.
• Draw up, set up and fully implement a PPM programme for the mechanical-related equipment at the making end of the Food Drinks factories.
• Resuscitate all malfunctioning or non-functional mechanical controls, devices and accessories on all equipment within the making end in the plant – as deemed fit by the production and engineering teams. These should be brought back to standard levels of functionality.
• Complete business continuity planning (BCP) assignments in a timely and professional fashion – working with Food Drinks Engineering manager and other members of the BCP steering committee.
• To ensure minimal mechanical-related machine breakdowns on all equipment within the making end of the factory.
• To maintain a high standard of machine performance.
• To train and develop the staff reporting to him / her.
• To be involved in the implementation and continuous upgrading of preventive maintenance programme for the equipment within the area of control.
• Work with the electrical & instrumentation manager to drive equipment reliability and ensure round the clock availability of equipment for production use daily.
• Implement mechanical related PPM programme in area of control
• Ensure all engineering and related activities are carried out in line with agreed engineering standards and safety requirements.
• Implement asset care management initiatives at the making end of the factory.
• Liaise effectively with support services providers to ensure prompt and quality service delivery to the making end of the factory.
• Liaise with PBS to ensure availability of critical mechanical spares for equipment within the making end of the plant.
• Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly PPM in the plant.
• Ensure LOTO and permit to work and planned inspection conducted.
• Ensure use of right tools by technicians.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports.
• Plan scheduled plant stoppages in conjunction with services.
• Carry out daily walk-through plant and restore plant to standards.
• Generate task lists for all mechanical maintenance activities within the making end of the factories.
• Draw up and fully implement a training programme for mechanical technicians across factories.

What extra ingredients you will Bring

• Responsible - in conjunction with the other maintenance engineers - for technical training of all non-management staff in the department.
• To encourage and co-ordinate documentation of the work affecting the department.
• Required to establish good working rapport with managers and non-management staff in all support departments within the company, i.e. other teams-Cereal Conversion Plant, Confectionery, Technical as well as Engineering services, etc.
• Exercise his judgement on staff welfare and discipline.
• To play a very active role in forward-planning in conjunction with other managers.
• To use his experience and training to suggest new and innovative solutions to operational problems.
• To recommend necessary design modifications on machinery in order to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• To keep confidential any information that is given to him in the course of this work.
• To take on any other assignment or project as deemed fit by the engineering manager / production manager.

Requirements
Education / Certifications:

• He / She must possess at least an HND or BSc in Mechanical Engineering, from a reputable institution.

Job Specific Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience is expected.
• A proven ability to learn quickly and be able to take responsibility for actions. –
• Must be computer literate.
• Travel requirements: Limited.

Application Closing Date
14th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: No Relocation support available.