Tomato Jos is an agricultural production company that believes in the power of farming and processing local food products for local consumption. Our mission is to make tomato production a sustainable, profitable business for the farmers with whom we work.
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 2 – 10 years
Location: Kaduna
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the supervision of day-to-day maintenance and repairs of the production machine, equipment & tools (Mechanical).
- To frequently liaise with the Processing engineering manager on maintenance and repair activities of the mechanical systems on the production plant.
- To continuously improve the mechanical system of the plant to minimize or possibly eliminate total breakdown.
- To plan for the various maintenance schedules (Preventive maintenance) of all equipment based on the anticipated and planned production.
- To continuously carry out routine checks on all production pumps, valves and all mechanical parts of machines and ensure they are in good working conditions.
- To frequently liaise with the processing engineering manager on the calibration of all the measuring and weighing equipment, and execute other related activities as defined by the Processing Engineering Manager.
- To plan and optimize mechanical spares to guarantee uninterrupted operations.
- To review the existing production facilities; modification of existing facilities in line with the reviewed processes and initiation of technical projects for improved productivity and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- To drive Plant Efficiency Improvement programs (TPM, OEE, etc.).
- To comply with all Safety, and Quality regulations.
- To read and interpret design schematics to ensure the proper installation of mechanical systems.
- To have first-hand knowledge about coding machines (Ink & Video jets).
Minimum Qualification and Experience
- Candidates should possess a B.Sc / HND in Mechanical Engineer or any other relevant courses
- 2-10 years of relevant working experience in mechanical in an FMCG manufacturing setting, (special attention to installation and maintenance, interpretation of mechanical drawings).
- Vast knowledge in the use of Microsoft suits, intranet, Google sheet, and general computer appreciation. A critical thinker and a solution provider.
- The ability to speak Hausa fluently is an added advantage.
- Vast knowledge of power generation, fluid mechanism and refrigeration and cold room operation.
- Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
- Stamina to work round the clock during the peak of Tomato season /project.
Other Qualities that Set you Apart:
- Working with new materials or information to grasp its implication
- Strong oral expression in communicating information and ideas clearly so that others will understand.
- Strong directional and instructional comprehension in interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Strong management, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to stick to a schedule.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover Letter and current Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the email.
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