About this role
Maintenance Manager at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited
Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.
Maintenance Manager Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 8 years Location Oyo Job Field Engineering / Technical
Job Purpose The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficient operation of all machinery, equipment, utilities, buildings, and technical infrastructure across the farm. The role will lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities, minimise equipment downtime, and ensure maintenance standards are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for farm equipment, machinery, facilities, and utilities.
- Lead the maintenance team and allocate daily maintenance activities based on operational priorities.
- Monitor the performance and condition of critical production equipment and infrastructure.
- Ensure timely identification and resolution of equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance activities, breakdowns, repairs, and spare parts.
- Develop and monitor maintenance schedules for generators, electrical systems, pumps, HVAC systems, water systems, production equipment, and other critical assets.
- Ensure all machinery and equipment are operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer and company standards.
- Manage maintenance-related contractors, technicians, and service providers.
- Monitor the availability and appropriate use of critical spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials.
- Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Prepare maintenance budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and safe maintenance practices.
- Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrading of new equipment and facilities.
- Prepare regular maintenance performance reports for management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and operational costs.
Requirements
- B.Sc./HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 8 years’ experience in maintenance management, preferably within poultry, agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, or a similar industrial environment.
- Strong experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of industrial equipment and utilities.
- Good knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility maintenance systems.
- Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and service providers.
- Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and maintenance best practices.
- Good analytical, troubleshooting, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance reporting systems.
- Ability to work in a demanding farm/industrial environment and respond to equipment emergencies when required.
Key Competencies:
- Maintenance Planning & Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Team Leadership
- Cost & Budget Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project Management
- Safety & Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement.