Central Maintenance Workshop Manager

About the role

The Dangote Group operates a cement plant in Nigeria and this role leads the central mechanical maintenance function. You will own maintenance strategy, planning, and supervision of teams to ensure asset reliability and safety compliance across the plant.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage maintenance strategies and schedules for all plant assets
• Lead and supervise engineers and technicians, providing mentoring and guidance
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, budgets, and resource utilization
• Coordinate major maintenance shutdowns and capital projects
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Drive root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives

What they're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressive maintenance experience, with at least 5 years in supervision or management
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• Expertise in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, and asset management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Commitment to safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing indicates location in Okpella Plant, Nigeria, and eligibility in Nigeria
• The listing does not specify timezone requirements; confirm during interviewing
• The listing does not state contractor vs employee status; confirm during interviewing
• The listing does not state pay currency or range; confirm during interviewing
• The listing does not mention visa or work-authorization notes; confirm during interviewing