TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR (Process & Maintenance Liaison)

Freddy Hirsch Nigeria Limited seeks an experienced, focused, and highly resourceful Engineering expert with strong process expertise to supervise plant operations, ensure optimal equipment handling, and serve as the critical link between the Process Team and the Maintenance Team.

1. Training & Operations: Train and mentor plant operators on proper equipment handling, startup/shutdown procedures, and safety protocols.
• Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all process equipment.
• Ensure operators adhere to SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Supervise the daily operation of production lines, including sachet packaging machines.

2. Liaison & Communication
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Process Team and the Maintenance Team.
• Communicate equipment failures, breakdowns, and abnormalities promptly to maintenance with clear technical reports.
• Follow up on maintenance work orders and confirm equipment is fit for production after repairs.
• Participate in daily production/maintenance meetings.

3. Process Supervision
• Monitor process parameters and ensure optimum efficiency, quality, and yield.
• Identify process deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis (RCA) for failures.

4. Documentation & Safety
• Maintain equipment logbooks, training records, and SOP documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
• Prepare daily shift reports on equipment performance.

• B.Eng. / HND in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years in a manufacturing/processing plant (FMCG, Water, Food, or Pharma preferred).
• Strong process knowledge and understanding of rotating equipment.
• Proven experience in equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to draft and interpret SOPs and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of sachet packaging machine (form-fill-seal) operations, changeovers, sealing temperature control, and common faults is a strong advantage.

Skills:
• Excellent training and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Added Advantage
• Hands-on experience with vertical/horizontal sachet packaging machines (e.g., milk powder packaging).
• Knowledge of dosing systems, film alignment, and sealing jaw maintenance.