Food Concepts Plc recruitment in Nigeria, November 4th 2014


Food Concepts Plc - We are a market leader in the West African food sector with head office in Nigeria. We operate world-class, quick service restaurant (QSR) brands including 65 Chicken
Republic outlets and our newest addition – Pizza Republic, as well as, Reeds – a fine-dining Thai fusion restaurant. To facilitate backward and forward integration strategies, the group also comprises Butterfield Bakery Nigeria (includes 9 plant bakeries) and Free Range Farms (a state-of-the-art poultry farm and poultry processing plant).

We seek application from competent and qualified personnel to fill the position of Maintenance Manager in our Butterfield Bakeries across Nigeria

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Locations:
Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja & Benin.

Job Objectives

  • Responsible for adequately supporting the businesses and company by providing equipment capability, reliability and availability to Operations through application of the maintenance service for the greatest operating profit.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy:
  • Assists with planning and implementing plant or outlet improvements and expansions
  • Tracks, analyzes and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
  • Establishes and maintains a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
  • Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
  • Minimize plant down time by developing and overseeing the implementation of effective breakdown management.
  • Contribute to the development of maintenance policies, strategies, plans and programs.
Operations:
  • Implement approved preventive and predictive maintenance plans and programs to ensure the availability, reliability and efficiency of outlet equipments.
  • Maximizing operating profit, equipment availability and reliability through using planned maintenance where it is more effective than alternatives.
  • Maximizing operating profit through using the maintenance crew where it is more profitable than using alternatives. By implication, if alternatives to the crew were used then they would need to be supervised to maximize the profit for the organization
  • Documentation & Reporting:
  1. Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
  2. Maintain complete records and report all mechanical system and infrastructure failures
  3. Maintain spares stock register
Finance:
  • Develop an effective cost analysis for each project putting into consideration the standard building specs and possible variances still within the approved budget
  • Ensure that affordable but superior materials are used by contractors during the course of building and development of properties.
Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance of mechanical and electrical systems with national and international rules and regulations
  • Ensure compliance with corporate initiatives, including risk management policies, within the maintenance teams
Skills, Competencies and Requirements
Functional Competencies/Requirements:
  • Experienced in equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft project and AutoCAD.
  • Familiar with the equipment specifications, manufacturing models and maintenance Trends in Nigeria and other countries in similar or other businesses
  • Cost Management Skills
  • Fundamentals of Accounting/Fixed Asset Management
  • Process Management, Knowledge and Application
  • Problem Solving & Analysis
  • Performance Management
General Management Competencies/Requirements:
  • Strong Analytical skills
  • Planning, Scheduling, Controlling & Coordinating
  • Strong Oral and written Communication skills
  • Strong Problem Solving Skills
  • Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong Negotiation Skills
Educational Qualifications/Experience
  • Minimum of university Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
  • At least 7 years maintenance experience and 2 years experience of Maintenance Manager.
Desired Personal Attributes:
  • Integrity
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Logical Mind
  • Creative Imagination
  • Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
  • Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively
  • Ability to cope with and work under pressure
 

Job Title: Maintenance Officer

Locations:
Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja & Benin

Job Objectives
  • The purpose of this position is to perform and/or assist in the preventive and/or corrective and maintenance of the Bakery Equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • To assist in the maintenance and repair of the Bakery's buildings, equipment and utilities, by performing a variety of general assigned maintenance functions so that problems, failures and breakdowns of the Bakery's facilities and equipment are held to a minimum.
Key Responsibilities

Cost Management:
  • Responsible for managing cost of production by working within expense limits established.
  • Responsible for maintaining technical inventory (tools, equipment) controls for cost effective operations.
  • Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled, diagnose breakdown problems and ensure resolution within a minimal period in order to reduce downtime and ensure equipment availability.
Project/Operational Plan Implementation:
  • Schedule and complete the defined Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Program in assigned location to improve equipment uptime and lifespan.
  • Responsible for coordinating and ensure prompt completion of all special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
  • To monitor all work being performed by external contractors and report on progress/completion rate to the Bakery and Maintenance Manager
  • First level quality control officer in Bakery Location for all outsourced maintenance related services and installations by ensuring quality products and services are offered ;
  • In liaison with the Maintenance Manager, arranges specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components required for equipment or facility maintenance
  • Collaborate with the Bakery Manager for planned PMP activities to ensure none or minimal interruption of workflow on the production floor
  • Responsible for alerting the Bakery Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur.
  • In collaboration with Bakery Management, Ensures safe and correct operation of Bakery equipment and other company assets.
Record Keeping:
  • Responsible for accurate periodic maintenance reporting as follows:
  • To maintain records of scheduled preventive maintenance procedures.
  • To maintain complete records and report all mechanical system and infrastructure failures and resolution on monthly to the bakery and maintenance manager.
  • To maintain spares inventory register.
Skills, Competencies and Requirements
Functional Competencies/Requirements:
  • Experienced in equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Familiar with the equipment specifications, manufacturing models and maintenance Trends in similar business
  • Cost Management Skills
  • Problem Solving & Analysis
General Management Competencies/Requirements:
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
Educational Qualifications/Experience
  • Minimum of trade test III or C & G/ Ordinary National diploma or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  • At least 3 years maintenance experience in a Plant environment.
Desired Personal Attributes:
  • Integrity
  • Logical Mind
  • Creative Imagination
  • Ability to cope with and work under pressure
  • Willing to work flexible hours

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume to: [email protected] using job title and location as subject of the mail

Application Deadline 5th December, 2014