Mechanical Maintenance Manager at a Cashew Processing Company – Addoz Integrated Resources

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Location: Mowe-Ibafo Expressway, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are recruiting an experienced and results-oriented Mechanical Maintenance Manager for a factory operating in the cashew processing industry.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of production machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal productivity, minimal downtime, and seamless factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance plans for production machinery and equipment.
• Supervise, coordinate, and manage the activities of maintenance technicians and other technical personnel.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and oversee equipment repairs, replacements, and servicing.
• Monitor machine performance, identify recurring breakdowns, and implement effective solutions to prevent equipment failure.
• Ensure timely maintenance of motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, conveyors, and other industrial mechanical systems.
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns, repairs, maintenance schedules, and spare parts usage.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and procurement of essential components.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and ensure uninterrupted factory operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with equipment safety procedures and relevant workplace standards.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and recommend machinery upgrades and operational improvements.
• Monitor maintenance performance indicators, including equipment availability, downtime, and repair costs.
• Ensure the proper use of maintenance tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• Minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in managing or supervising maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial machinery, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.
• Practical experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Good understanding of motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
• Ability to diagnose equipment faults, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement effective corrective measures.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance reporting is an added advantage.
• Must be proactive, safety-conscious, result-oriented, and able to work under pressure.