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Mechanical Team Lead
About this role
Prima Corporation Limited, a leading manufacturer of preforms and caps in West Africa, is seeking a Mechanical Team Lead in Lagos. The role focuses on leading mechanical maintenance to maximise equipment availability, reliability and safety, coordinating with production, quality, utilities and engineering teams to improve overall equipment effectiveness. The position involves developing and mentoring technicians, planning preventive maintenance, and ensuring timely resolution of maintenance issues. The role requires working with OEMs and driving continuous improvement to minimise downtime. The employer highlights a competitive salary, benefits and opportunities for growth in a safety-focused environment.
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 strategic preventive maintenance plans
- Coach and mentor technicians in the plant
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant OEMs
- Promptly attend to and close out maintenance issues without compromise
- Communicate maintenance plans effectively to team members
- Prevent unplanned production machine downtime
- Drive continuous improvement to optimise equipment performance
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5–8 years of mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing or FMCG
- At least 4 years in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance
- Experience troubleshooting production equipment, utilities, pumps, compressors, conveyors and packaging machinery
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, maintenance planning, and CMMS
- 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 initiatives
- Preferred: experience in plastic/preform, packaging or other high-volume manufacturing
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