Engineering Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc (2 Openings)

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Locations: Aba – Abia and Port Harcourt – Rivers

About PZ Cussons:

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world’s best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

Job Purpose

To coordinate the Site, finishing and process maintenance teams in efficient manner that will attend to machine breakdowns promptly, reduce downtime and ensure maximum equipment availability for high quality products.
To improve and sustain efficient plant maintenance support for all engineering activities
To efficiently and effectively manage local and imported resources available for capital engineering projects
To plan, design and execute brilliant engineering projects to improve all PZ’s operations and enhance the company’s image
To ensure continuous productivity improvement
To develop and improve daily support and guidance to plant engineers of all the factory and to sustain effective communication in the department

Reporting Relationships:

Report to Head of Engineering & Projects – SC
Responsible for Engineering Services, Finishing and process maintenance Engineers & Technicians.

Dimensions:

Return on Investment
Customer Satisfaction
Turn Around Time
Strategic Alliances with different institutions
Team comprises of 5 Direct reports and 20 Technicians.

Principal Accountabilities

To ensure PPM maintenance and overhauling activities are carried out according to schedules.
Investigate and analyse the reason of breakdown for equipment, trouble shooting and monitor performance off plants. Manage day to day maintenance/ breakdown and operational activities.
Coordination with electrical, mechanical, instrument workshops and utilities for timely completion of maintenance jobs.
Manage spare parts for factory equipment, control maintenance cost and energy consumption
To assist in the coordination of all risk management activities in the site
To manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
Takes responsibility for compliance with all EMS related activities in the department in order to prevent, reduce or control environmental pollution arising from environmental aspects identified in the department as documented in the EMS Manual, Departmental Aspect and Impacts register, EMS related SOPs and other relevant documents.
Monitor and prepare environmental performance reports relating to the extent of compliance with EMS requirements.

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

Required Qualifications:

B. Eng Degree in Mechanical Engineering, MSc. Mechanical Engineering an added advantage
Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Technical/Professional Experience:

Above 10 years minimum work experience
Sound knowledge of engineering practices
Projects management
Cost analysis.

Required Experience:

Ability to withstand stress and pressure
Good eye for infrastructural, design and engineering details
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
Excellent Analytical and Numerical skills
Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
Good communication skills.

Internal & External Relationships:

PZCN Procurement & Finance Teams
PZCN Project Team & Central Engineering Resources
PZCN Regulatory, Legal & HR teams.
Contractors (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil works)
Equipment Suppliers & OEMs
Spare part and consumables Suppliers
Government Authorities (i.e. Labour and Productivity agency, Environmental agency, Fire Services, Regulatory Agency)
Natural Gas Providers.

Attributes:

Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
Thinks more broadly about impact of actions – Analysis and Decision Making
Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025.