Titre du poste

Maintenance Manager - Accra

Description

Position : Maintenance Manager - Accra

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, reliability, and safety of all plant machinery and equipment at GreenGate Foods. The role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous production within a food processing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning & Execution

  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all production equipment
  • Oversee timely repairs and maintenance of machinery, utilities, and facility systems
  • Ensure minimal disruption to production through effective maintenance planning

Equipment Reliability & Performance

  • Monitor equipment performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency and uptime
  • Lead root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and performance reports

Utilities & Facility Management

  • Oversee maintenance of utilities including boilers, compressors, refrigeration systems, and water systems
  • Ensure proper functioning of facility infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical systems

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Enforce food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP) in all maintenance operations
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments

Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Prepare and manage the maintenance budget
  • Monitor spare parts inventory and control maintenance costs
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety

Team Leadership

  • Supervise, train, and develop maintenance technicians and support staff
  • Establish clear performance standards and ensure accountability
  • Coordinate with production and quality teams for effective plant operations

Vendor & Contractor Management

  • Manage external contractors and service providers
  • Negotiate service agreements and ensure quality service delivery

 

Required profile for job ad : Maintenance Manager - Accra

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5–8 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or food processing
  • Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, automation systems, and utilities
  • Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS)
  • Knowledge of food safety standards such as HACCP and GMP
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Key Competencies

  • Preventive and predictive maintenance
  • Equipment reliability and downtime reduction
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Budget and cost control
  • Team leadership and development
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

Reporting Line
Reports to the Operations Manager / Plant Manager
Work Environment
Plant-based role involving regular interaction with production lines, machinery, and technical teams within a food processing facility.

Job criteria for job ad : Maintenance Manager - Accra

  • Job category :
    Production, maintenance, quality
  • Industries :
    Food-processing industry - Industry, production, manufacturing and other
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Greater Accra
  • City : Accra
  • Remote work :
    Hybrid
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Automation
  • Equipment
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Processing
  • Production
  • Maintenance Management
  • CMMS
  • Maintenance
  • GMP
  • Quality
  • Quality Service
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Corrective Maintenance
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Accra, Ghana
Date de publication
30 mars 2026
Valide jusqu’au
29 mai 2026