Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Position of Mechanical Engineer at Flour Mills of Nigeria.
About Flour Mills of Nigeria
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) is one of the largest and most established food and agro-allied companies in West Africa, founded in 1960. Known for its iconic Golden Penny brand, FMN operates across the entire food value chain, from milling flour and producing pasta, noodles, edible oils, and sugar, to animal feeds and agro-processing. With a strong focus on innovation, local sourcing, and sustainability, the company plays a vital role in Nigeria’s economy by creating jobs, supporting farmers, and delivering quality food products that are part of millions of households every day.
Summary
- Company: Flour Mills of Nigeria
- Job Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEER FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA FZE, IGANMU
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEER FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA FZE, IGANMU
Purpose
To ensure installation and functionality of machines according to manufacturer’s specifications and oversee maintenance schedule while meeting the organization’s production objectives.
THE JOB
- Coordinate the activities of supervisors and resolve issues that come up in the course of production
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, servicing and replacement to maintain optimum performance
- Plan and implement proper preventive maintenance scheduled for the packing section.
- Review the shift report and solve outstanding issues to avoid downtimes.
- Assign job to supervisor and resolve issues that come up in the course of production.
- Supervise the calibration and maintenance of packaging equipment to ensure optimum functionality.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, servicing and replacement of all packaging machines and other equipment.
- Get information from store on stock level inventory for spare parts.
- Confirm contractors’ jobs are okay before store accepts it.
- Train members of team and bring them up to speed.
THE PERSON MUST HAVE
- Have strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and industrial machinery design and operation.
- Be skilled in diagnosing faults, performing reliability analysis, and driving preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
- Demonstrate ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and equipment manuals.
- Possess solid analytical, planning, and project execution skills to support continuous improvement and plant efficiency.
- Exhibit strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering best practices.
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams, communicating clearly and collaborating to support operations and maintenance goals.
- Proven record improving OEE, MTBF, and MTTR, through structured maintenance systems.
- Experience in project management, equipment overhauls, upgrades and commissioning.
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Qualifications for the Position of Mechanical Engineer at Flour Mills of Nigeria
- Minimum requirement: HND/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- Added advantage: Project Management Certification, Skilled in CMMS/ERP(e.g D365, SAP), CRMp certified and digital maintenance planning.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum: 5 years in similar industry
- Added advantage: Pasta Experience and Application of Root Cause Analysis, FMECA, WCM/Lean practices to sustain improvement.
Deadline
Not Specified
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