ENGINEERING MANAGER AT OLAM AGRI

About Company:

Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.

Job Description:

• Coordinate maintenance team schedules based on requests from safety, environmental, production, and other departments.

• Assign responsibilities to ensure proper maintenance of machinery, equipment, and utilities, supporting QMS, food safety, and occupational health standards.

• Conduct workplace risk assessments and ensure the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) system is implemented, executed, and documented.

• Initiate, implement, and manage a plant maintenance program grounded in industry best practices, with focus on planning, scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance.

• Collaborate with the MATS department to adopt global practices at the Sesame Hulling Factory, Sagamu.

• Track and analyze MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for process centers and utility sections.

• Maintain complete documentation of all maintenance tasks, repairs, and upgrades, including device lists, machine criticality assessments, condition appraisals, and drawing updates.

• Conduct performance evaluations and appraisals for maintenance personnel.

• Develop and manage training calendars, providing skill-building exercises for the maintenance team.

• Ensure 100% compliance with safety permit systems and LOTO protocols.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Extensive experience in utilities and water treatment systems.

• Proven expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in supervising maintenance personnel.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with focus on improving MTTR and MTBF.

• Proficiency in maintenance planning tools, documentation systems, and compliance processes.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and implementation of LOTO protocols.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Certified Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the FMCG industry.

Salary

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