About this role

Location: Mowe-Ibafo Expressway, Ogun Employment Type: Full-time

We are recruiting an experienced and results-oriented Mechanical Maintenance Manager for a factory operating in the cashew processing industry.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of production machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal productivity, minimal downtime, and seamless factory operations.

Develop, implement, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance plans for production machinery and equipment.
Supervise, coordinate, and manage the activities of maintenance technicians and other technical personnel.
Diagnose mechanical faults and oversee equipment repairs, replacements, and servicing.
Monitor machine performance, identify recurring breakdowns, and implement effective solutions to prevent equipment failure.
Ensure timely maintenance of motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, conveyors, and other industrial mechanical systems.
Maintain accurate records of breakdowns, repairs, maintenance schedules, and spare parts usage.
Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and procurement of essential components.
Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and ensure uninterrupted factory operations.
Ensure strict compliance with equipment safety procedures and relevant workplace standards.
Conduct routine equipment inspections and recommend machinery upgrades and operational improvements.
Monitor maintenance performance indicators, including equipment availability, downtime, and repair costs.
Ensure the proper use of maintenance tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proven experience in managing or supervising maintenance teams.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial machinery, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.
Practical experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
Good understanding of motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
Ability to diagnose equipment faults, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement effective corrective measures.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance reporting is an added advantage.
Must be proactive, safety-conscious, result-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

N500,000 per month and above (Negotiable)

9th November, 2026.

Mechanical Maintenance Manager