Plant Engineering Manager - Challawa

Nigeria (Challawa) Nigeria (Challawa) Supply Chain On-site Experienced Professionals

ABOUT THE JOB

Plant Engineering Manager will be leading the engineering function to ensure world-class asset reliabilities, maintenance excellence, operational efficiencies, and compliance across the manufacturing lines. You will drive the implementation of maintenance strategies aligned with Group and Regional Asset Care standards, oversee engineering budgets, capital investments and develop engineering talent to support business growth.

You will play a key role in ensuring plant equipment operates safely, efficiently, and sustainably while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, performance management, and safety excellence.

IS THIS YOU?

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or other related engineering discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and COREN certifications will be an added advantage.
• 7 to 10 years' engineering experience within FMCG manufacturing environments.
• At least 3 years of experience in a management role.
• Strong experience in maintenance management, asset care management, utilities operations, and reliabilities engineering.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement methodologies.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain maintenance systems aligned with Group and Regional Asset Care strategies.
• Lead preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance of all assets in the plant.
• Lead annual reviews of maintenance systems, standards, and engineering practices.
• Develop and manage the engineering budget in line with business requirements.
• Monitor engineering expenditure and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Conduct engineering capability assessments and identify future development needs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership support to direct reports.
• Build a high-performance engineering culture through effective people management.
• Ensure engineering-related risks and operational issues are communicated effectively.
• Support operational planning processes and contribute to business continuity initiatives.
• Conduct regular reviews of engineering systems, processes, and routines.
• Implement corrective actions for identified engineering and maintenance gaps.
• Benchmark engineering practices against global best practices and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, maintenance standards, and engineering governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize maintenance systems and engineering processes.
• Promote the adoption of new technologies, maintenance methodologies, and asset management practices.
• Support the implementation of engineering innovations that improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all engineering and maintenance activities.

ABOUT COCA-COLA HBC

We are a growth company. We, at Coca-Cola HBC have intense passion for growing and winning together. We are deeply dedicated to constantly nurturing individual, team and company growth by unlocking our true potential. Potential that translates into winning results and wider positive impact by our high-performance mindset inspired by our vision of Being the Leading 24/7 Beverage partner.

Our people are the nucleus of our success. Customer First is the epicenter of our focus where We over I reflect our team DNA in how we Deliver Sustainably powered by a relentless drive to Make it Simple whatever we decide to do. If you’re ready to discover and Open Up Your Potential, as part of a cohesive restless team that always wants to raise the bar and lead, join us at Coca-Cola HBC.

We Play to Grow and Win, do you?

Application End Date: July 8th, 2026

Benefits

Bonus incentives Coaching and mentoring programs Development opportunities Equal opportunity employer Medical Insurance Work with iconic brands Supportive team Wellbeing program