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Mechanical Team Lead
About this role
The Mechanical Team Lead at Prima Corporation Limited in Lagos is responsible for directing all mechanical maintenance to maximise equipment availability, reliability and safety. The role provides technical leadership to the maintenance team and works with Production, Quality, Utilities and Engineering to improve OEE and reduce downtime. It involves planning preventive maintenance, coordinating tools and spares, and coaching technicians. The position aims to keep production machines and plant systems operating effectively to support manufacturing objectives. Prior experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing or FMCG environments is required, with supervisory experience preferred.
What you would do
- Lead and consult with the technical maintenance team.
- Ensure availability of all production machines in the plant.
- Plan mold changes, punch servicing, and mechanical maintenance with required tools and spares ready.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans.
- Coach and mentor technicians in the plant.
- Build and maintain relationships with OEMs.
- Promptly address and close maintenance issues.
- Communicate maintenance plans to team members.
- Prevent unplanned production downtime.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5-8 years in mechanical maintenance in manufacturing or FMCG, with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.
- Knowledge of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance.
- Experience troubleshooting production equipment, utility systems, pumps, compressors, conveyors, and packaging machinery.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, maintenance planning, and CMMS usage.
- Understanding of safety, quality and environmental standards in manufacturing.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and team development skills.
- Ability to manage breakdowns and drive continuous improvement.
- Preferred: experience in plastic/preform, packaging or other high-volume manufacturing.
- Key competencies include maintenance reliability, troubleshooting, team leadership, planning, and safety/continuous improvement.
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