HOD–Production & Maintenance

Job Description : HOD–Production & Maintenance (Open to Indian candidates) Location: Lagos, Nigeria Role Overview: The Head of Department– Production & Maintenance is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all production and maintenance activities within a plastic manufacturing environment. The role ensures efficient operations across multiple manufacturing lines, including injection moulding, PVC extrusion, recycling operations, PET blowing and injection, as well as associated utility systems. The HOD leads and develops the technical workforce, establishes and monitors KPIs, and ensures operational targets related to productivity, quality, and efficiency are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities: Production Management: • Oversee daily production to meet output, quality, and cost targets. • Optimize operations across injection moulding, PVC extrusion, PET blowing, and PET injection lines. • Implement production schedules, manage material flow, and minimize downtime. • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and coordinate with QA, stores, and planning teams. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Lean). Maintenance Management: • Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for production machinery and utilities. • Ensure high equipment reliability and minimal downtime. • Maintain maintenance records, manage spare parts, and coordinate AMCs. • Enforce safety standards and statutory compliance. Leadership & Team Development: • Lead and manage supervisors, technicians, and operators (~200 workforce). • Train and develop local staff to enhance technical capability. • Set and monitor KPIs and conduct performance evaluations. Operational Excellence & Reporting: • Track key metrics such as OEE, downtime, waste, and production output. • Implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements. • Ensure plant safety, housekeeping, and ISO compliance. Key Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related technical discipline. • 8+ years' experience in production and maintenance within the plastics manufacturing industry. • Strong technical expertise in injection moulding, extrusion, PET blow moulding, PET injection, and utility systems. • Proven leadership experience managing large technical teams. • Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills. • Sound knowledge of ISO 9001 and industrial safety standards, with a track record of driving continuous improvement. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. • Previous work experience in Africa is highly preferred.

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