Maintenance Manager

Business Information

We focus on processing and value addition locally within the region we supply. We are amongst the top grain miller in Africa and no 1 pasta manufacturer in Nigeria. We produce a range of quality pasta, semolina and flours for bread, baguettes, biscuits & confectionaries. With strong regional presence in this category across Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana, we produce high quality flour to meet the growing demand for wheat-based products popular amongst African consumers. Our leading brands, Mama Gold Crown Premium Pasta and Supreme Semolina in Nigeria, first choice in Ghana and Senegal and Bijou in Cameroon, comply with the stringent requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and those of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

We’ve built a long-term relationship with customers such as artisanal bakers, industrial users, and consumers. Understanding their needs and working with them, help us in continuous improvement of our product. We have several initiatives across the region to improve and empower our customers. Few such initiatives are My Healthy Baker in Ghana, Crown Flour Angels Programme in Nigeria & Mamie project in Senegal.

For more information please visit: Grains & Oilseeds | Wheat Milling | Olam Agri

Job location: Tema, Ghana

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing all maintenance activities for high-capacity pasta production lines, with a strong focus on FAVA Pasta lines. The role demands a technically proficient and hands-on leader who can ensure equipment reliability, maintain optimal OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and manage total cost of ownership (TCO) within international standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of pasta production machinery, utilities, and plant systems, combined with strong leadership, cost management, and ERP (SAP) proficiency.

Key Deliverables

• Maintenance & Reliability: Manage preventive and corrective maintenance for pasta lines, ensuring uptime and efficiency. Maintain FAVA lines, improve OEE, and handle shutdowns. Record activities in SAP ERP.
• Utilities Management: Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, compressors, feeders, and packing machines. Monitor energy use and drive cost-saving measures.
• Cost & Inventory: Control budgets, optimize spare inventory, and manage vendor contracts. Achieve TCO targets.
• Team Leadership: Lead a skilled team, promote safety and learning, and align KPIs with plant goals.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure safety policy compliance, conduct audits, and implement preventive actions.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive efficiency projects, apply TPM and 5S, and use data to close performance gaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in maintenance management within a high-capacity pasta manufacturing environment.
• Proven hands-on experience with FAVA Pasta lines is highly preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of OEE, TCO, and equipment optimization strategies.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP for maintenance management, spare parts tracking, and cost control.
• Solid knowledge of utility systems, including boilers, chillers, and compressed air systems.
• Excellent understanding of safety standards, risk management, and ISO 22000 compliance principles.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with a smart, data-driven approach.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets and control maintenance costs.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Commitment to reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime and OEE improvement.
• Maintenance cost per ton of pasta produced.
• TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) efficiency.
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Compliance with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Spare parts inventory accuracy and optimization.
• Safety performance metrics (incidents, near misses, corrective actions).

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.