Head of Technical - Maintenance FMN Agro at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Purpose


To provide strategic and operational leadership for maintenance and engineering activities across feed mill operations, ensuring high equipment reliability, safe plant operations, optimized asset lifecycle management, and cost-effective maintenance practices that support continuous production and business performance.


The Job


Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies for all plant machinery, utilities, and support systems.
Ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance of critical feed mill equipment through effective maintenance planning and execution.
Lead troubleshooting activities and conduct root cause analysis for complex mechanical, electrical, and operational failures.
Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and expenditure to achieve targeted maintenance costs and operational efficiency.
Oversee spare parts planning and inventory optimization to balance equipment uptime and working capital requirements.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.


Qualifications


Minimum of B.Sc. or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
Membership of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is required.


Experience:​


Minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in maintenance leadership within a manufacturing, feed milling, or industrial production environment.
Strong hands-on knowledge of feed mill equipment, industrial maintenance practices, and asset reliability management.


The Person Must:​


Demonstrate extensive knowledge of industrial maintenance, asset management, and engineering best practices.
Have strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis capabilities.
Possess sound knowledge of feed mill operations and industrial manufacturing processes.
Demonstrate strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control maintenance costs.