Job Title: Ops Excellence Manager
Location: Ajaokuta – Kogi State
Industry: Manufacturing/Building Materials
Reporting To: Factory Head
Salary: Very Attractive
About the Company
We are a leading player in the manufacturing sector, committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We are expanding our team and looking for a qualified and experienced Ops Excellence Manager to lead operations at our Ajaokuta Plant.
The role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical systems within heavy equipment, specifically Cat excavators, pay loaders, trucks, and forklifts. This includes troubleshooting and maintaining the machinery to optimise performance, reduce downtime, and increase longevity.
Experience & Key Responsibilities
- Should have good exposure to the manufacturing footprint across the process
- Should have exposure to tools for OPS Excellence like Six Sigma, Fishbone, Gantt Chart, etc
- Should come from an engineering background.
- Should have an analytic mindset,
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all machinery to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Use diagnostic tools and software (e.g., CAT ET) to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures. Apply root cause analysis to resolve recurring issues and prevent future failures.
- Experience working with construction, mining, or logistics equipment, specifically Cat-brand machines like excavators, pay loaders, Sinotrucks, and Toyota/Liuogong forklifts.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-engineering personnel, including operators, technicians, and management.
- Supervisory and team management skills is a must.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/automobile environment
- Strong computer skills
- Analytical mindset with a techno-commercial approach
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Proficient in English
- Languages Preferred: English (Fluency required)
- Should have good Excel knowledge and exposure to fleet/service management solutions
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should send their application with a copy of their CV to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Tiling Industry: 8 years (Required)
- Press shift in-charge: 5 years (Required)
