Facility Manager

Job Introduction

Adexen has been mandated by one of its clients in the beverages industry to recruit a Facility Manager for their operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Execute maintenance strategies and procedures in response to the plant performance in accordance with industry best practices and World Class Manufacturing.

• Maintain adherence to policies/procedures, department requirements, safety standards and custodial cleaning practices.
• Introduce changes to existing projects without it disturbing the on-going process, to increase output and reduce operating costs.
• Assure that machinery, equipment, vehicles and facilities are properly maintained for efficient operations.
• Work with other subdivisions and regulatory agencies.
• Work in conjunction with building principals to evaluate and coordinate custodial services.
• Ensure all logged issues are resolved in timely and cost effective manner.
• Carry out regular inspection of equipment’s to ensure they are operational and efficient.
• Conduct research to identify new and advanced equipment that will serve as better alternatives for the replacement or upgrade of worn-out machines.
• Develop and implement the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Make costs estimates for work as needed/requested.
• Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods and elimination of unproductive practices within the department.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates.
• Negotiate 3rd party contracts with contractors.
• Assist with preparing and generating docs for approvals for Construction and Development projects; monitor expense through all phases of the project.
• Make cost estimates for replacements and repairs.
• keep accurate record of maintenance logs.
• Weekly status report and progress of projects relative to timeline, budget, contract and scope.
• Review and process pay applications, change orders and other construction related documents.
• Control building safety and environmental of the facility.
• Review all aspects of developments in terms of air conditioning, lighting, ventilation systems and ensure that the buildings functions efficiently in energy management and make recommendations to for a better way forward.
• Supervise all contractors on development project locations.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in performing production and engineering management in a food/beverage company with at least four years in a managerial capacity.
• Proficient with the use of the MS Office Suite.
• People Management (Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships).
• Inventory Management.
• Project Management.
• Excellent oral & written communication ability.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.