Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
Job Purpose
- The Head of Maintenance is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire maintenance function of DPL plant.
- This includes preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all machinery involved in tape extrusion, weaving, circular looms, lamination, printing, conversion, and utilities.
- The role ensures maximum machine uptime, efficient asset management, cost control, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across the plant.
Dutiies & Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Requirements
Educational Qualification & Experience:
- Education: Minimum of a B. Eng. or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines
- Experience: 10 - 20 years in maintenance, preferably in PP woven sacls/plastics/pakaging manufacturing
- Added Advantage: Experience in managing large manufacturing facilities and multi-disciplinary teams
- Professional Membership & Certifications: COREN. Added advantage: NSE, PMP
Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of PP woven sac machinery & processes
- Expertise in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Leadership and team-building abilities
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, VFDs, PLCs
- Budgeting, planning, and vendor management
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Commitment to workplace safety.