Maintenance Manager

Job Description : Maintenance Manager – Blow Moulding Facility | Nigeria (West Africa) An exciting leadership opportunity with a renowned manufacturing group operating across West Africa! We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to head the Blow Moulding facility operations in Nigeria, ensuring machine uptime, preventive maintenance, and efficient team management. ???? Role Overview: • Position: Maintenance Manager – Blow Moulding • Location: Nigeria • Reports To: General Manager • Team: 30+ local staff (regular & contract) ???? Role Objective: Lead and manage the maintenance of all blow moulding machines and equipment, ensuring smooth plant operations and minimal downtime. ???? Qualification & Experience: • Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering • 10–15 years of hands-on experience in plastic plants (Blow Moulding essential) • Experience in Nigeria or West Africa will be an added advantage ????? Machine Expertise Required: • Jagmohan: 30L – 250L • Uniloy (Italian): 1L – 5L • Bestar: 25L • Tongda: 2L – 12L • Victor IBM 70S ???? Product Range: From 100ml to 250L: Jerry Cans, Drums, Double L-ring Drums ???? Key Responsibilities: • Prepare & execute preventive/breakdown maintenance plans • Handle hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical & mechanical troubleshooting independently • Oversee installation & maintenance of blow moulding machines, utilities, compressors, chillers, cooling towers, LT panels • Monitor spare parts inventory & manage procurement • Generate and analyze maintenance reports (daily, weekly, monthly) • Implement energy-saving and cost-efficiency measures • Prepare annual & monthly repair and maintenance budgets • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and uptime • Supervise and mentor local staff to build a high-performing maintenance team ? Preference: Candidates with prior Nigerian or West African experience

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