CHIEF ENGINEER (FMCG) AT ASCENTECH SERVICES LIMITED

About Company:

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• Our client is seeking to hire a Chief Engineer with proven experience within pharmaceutical, food processing, or milling operations to lead their engineering and maintenance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the engineering and maintenance teams to ensure optimal plant performance and equipment reliability.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with the company’s production, safety, and quality goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, energy efficiency, and process enhancement.
• Collaborate with senior management to plan capital projects, plant upgrades, and expansion initiatives.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all plant equipment and utilities (HVAC, boilers, compressors, etc.) are operating safely and within regulatory standards.
• Coordinate engineering support for production, ensuring quick resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to all engineering, environmental, and safety regulations, including GMP and ISO standards (where applicable).
• Implement robust safety and quality assurance systems within the engineering function.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify risks and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team to build technical competence and promote a culture of excellence.
• Set performance goals, monitor progress, and ensure accountability within the department.
• Foster collaboration between engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Develop and manage the engineering department’s budget, including maintenance costs, spare parts inventory, and capital expenditures.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts with external vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Optimize resource allocation to achieve maximum efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree or relevant certification is an added advantage).
• Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role within pharmaceutical, food processing, or milling industries.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated experience in plant maintenance, project management, and process optimization.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 31st December, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.