Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited was a strategic partnership comprising Vital Pharmaceuticals Ltd and India’s Strides Arcolabs Ltd,a NSE listed company. In 2017, Management of Sagar Overseas Limited, acquired 100% shares in Strides Vital Nigeria Limited and the company was re-named to Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited. The company is a leading household name in pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry and has many well-known brands such as Vitaclox, Vitacillin, Vitamox, Tropitone, Inbu, Ytacan etc These brands have an established presence in the market and are popular names in Nigeria. An ultra-modern pharmaceutical factory at Ikeja, Lagos, offers consumers quality and affordable products.Job Description
Our client is seeking a Assistant Maintenance / Electrical Manager responsible for general plant/site maintenance and overseeing maintenance staff.
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in mechanical, electrical, and technical work, along with strong leadership and supervisory skills.
This role involves directing daily maintenance activities, tracking mechanical performance, and managing necessary repairs.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with QC/QA and Production to perform validation, re-validation (as needed), and equipment qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ), and re-qualification of equipment and plant utilities (water, HVAC).
Ensure proper qualification, validation, and calibration of all plant and control equipment with documented reports.
Oversee maintenance of department, premises, equipment, and engineering operations to comply with WHO GMP guidelines, NAFDAC/other national regulatory authorities, ISO quality standards, and in-house guidelines.
Develop calibration and preventive maintenance plans for all equipment and utilities, ensuring timely implementation.
Ensure water treatment meets applicable requirements for potability and purity.
Conduct routine maintenance of facilities and machinery, recommending replacement or upgrades as needed for product quality, output, and safety.
Establish documentation systems for engineering operations in line with GMP standards.
Manage, direct, and oversee all maintenance procedures and operations.
Manage project deliverables.
Assess current maintenance processes to optimize efficiency.
Utilize data analysis to prevent future problems.
Implement measures to minimize breakdowns and repairs, including quality checks.
Train new employees in maintenance processes and procedures.
Prioritize safety in the work environment.
Evaluate employee performance to maintain work quality.
Record and track daily progress/error reports.
Maintain vendor relationships and procure materials as needed.
Adhere to maintenance budgets.
Enforce health and safety regulations in accordance with state/federal laws and company protocols.
Manage proactively.
Effectively handle both administrative and mechanical responsibilities.
Experience managing multiple vendors.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite) and proficiency in data analysis software.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree, HND or Master’s Degree qualification with at least 5 years work experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.