About this role
Assistant Maintenance Manager - Planning B2B
Location: Apapa, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Purpose
- To support the Maintenance Planner by executing day-to-day scheduling, updating work order feedback, preparing job packages, and ensuring accurate data entry in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for efficient maintenance planning and execution.
The Job
- Create and update preventive and corrective work orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) based on planner-approved templates and requests.
- Track work order feedback from technicians and enter job execution details
- Categorise and update the maintenance backlog
- Assist in preparing pre-planned job packages, including procedures, spare parts lists and manpower estimates.
- Support the planner in reviewing and uploading technical documents, SOPs and checklists.
- Monitor spare parts availability and alert the planner when items are pending or delayed.
- Help maintain the asset register by updating basic asset data (condition, usage, location) under the planner's supervision.
- Visit job sites for data gathering (photos, condition notes) to help develop accurate job plans.
- Validate technician feedback and escalate issues to the Maintenance Planner.
Qualification
- B.Sc./B.Eng. or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification or formal training in maintenance planning, reliability engineering or CMMS administration.
Experience
- 3 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- COREN/NSE Membership is an added advantage.
The Person Must:
- Have strong communication and written skills.
- Have working knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Maintenance planning and scheduling fundamentals (work order lifecycle, backlog management).
- Possess strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills; Power BI an added advantage.
- Have basic knowledge of milling/process equipment and spare parts management.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.