Mechanical Supervisor At Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Supervision & Leadership:

Operations Oversight:

Maintenance Coordination:

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping:

Documentation & Reporting:

Continuous Improvement:

Qualifications & Experience

Required Competencies & Skills:

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• The Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, including centrifugal machines, dryers, conveyors, elevators, and other plant machinery.
• The role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable mechanical operations by supervising technicians, enforcing Standard Operating Conditions, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
• The Mechanical Supervisor provides technical guidance, monitors equipment performance, and supports continuous improvement of plant machinery reliability.

• Supervise Mechanical Technicians and ensure proper execution of daily operations and maintenance tasks.
• Assign, monitor, and review work activities to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to technical staff to improve competence and performance.
• Ensure proper shift handover and reporting by the technical team.

• Ensure efficient operation of centrifugal machines, dryers, conveyors, elevators, and other mechanical systems.
• Confirm that all equipment operates strictly within approved Standard Operating Conditions (SOC).
• Respond promptly to equipment abnormalities and initiate corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure optimal machine availability.

• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Supervise maintenance tasks and ensure proper documentation of all jobs carried out.
• Track, analyze, and report maintenance activities, including downtime and root cause findings.
• Liaise with maintenance planners and other departments for scheduling maintenance work.
• Ensure proper use of tools, materials, and spare parts.

• Enforce strict compliance with all safety rules, policies, and statutory regulations.
• Promote safety awareness and correct unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
• Ensure proper housekeeping standards are maintained across all mechanical operation and maintenance areas.
• Approve and review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for mechanical tasks.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and daily operations.
• Prepare periodic reports on machine performance, maintenance execution, and operational issues.
• Provide technical input for maintenance planning, procurement, and improvement initiatives.

• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term engineering solutions.
• Drive compliance with maintenance KPIs and operational excellence standards.

• B.Sc / HND in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• 5 - 7 years experience in mechanical operations or maintenance in a manufacturing, refinery, or processing environment.
• Prior experience supervising mechanical technicians is an advantage.
• Knowledge of boiler operating procedures is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of centrifugal machines, conveyors, dryers, elevators, and plant mechanical systems.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Sound technical knowledge of industrial mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting mechanical drawings, SOPs, and maintenance manuals.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good communication and interdepartmental coordination skills.
• High safety consciousness and strong adherence to maintenance discipline.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency breakdowns.

• Ability to work in industrial environments (heat, noise, machinery).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform moderate physical tasks.
• willingness to work shifts, weekends, or emergency calls when required.