Maintenance Section Head - Feedmill (Electrical)

Sayed Farms Limited is specialized in poultry sector covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Section Head - Feedmill (Electrical)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Section Head –for its Feedmill with a strong engineering background and at least eight (8) years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in feedmill, FMCG, or manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will oversee plant maintenance, equipment reliability, utilities management, and maintenance budgeting to ensure efficient production and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise the installation, inspection, servicing, and repair of feedmill machinery, production equipment, and related systems. Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes to minimize equipment breakdowns and production interruptions. Oversee the maintenance of feedmill equipment, including hammer mills, pelletizers, mixers, conveyors, elevators, boilers, and packing machines. Manage industrial utilities, including power generation, electrical distribution, compressors, boilers, and other supporting systems. Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, monitor expenditure, plan CAPEX/OPEX requirements, and implement cost-saving initiatives. Supervise maintenance technicians, allocate duties, and ensure timely execution of maintenance activities. Coordinate with production and other departments to schedule maintenance and improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Monitor maintenance KPIs, spare parts inventory, equipment performance, and maintenance costs while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in maintenance management, preferably in feedmill, FMCG, or manufacturing operations. Relevant professional registration or certification with COREN, NSE, or other recognized engineering bodies. Strong knowledge of feedmill machinery, industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance systems. Good understanding of industrial utilities, including boilers, compressors, power generation, and electrical systems. Proven experience in maintenance budgeting, CAPEX/OPEX planning, and cost control. Strong leadership, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. What We Offer Competitive remuneration package. Career growth and professional development opportunities. A collaborative and performance-driven work environment. Opportunity to contribute to a leading integrated agribusiness group.