Recruitment at Etex Group

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it’s our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project & Engineering Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Technical Projects and Continuous Improvement is responsible for the preparation and implementation of Technical and processes Improvements to optimize overall plant efficiency and to bring the equipment infrastructure and processes in line with group practices and ambitions.
• This senior managerial role reports directly to the Technical Director and is responsible for leading Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, CAPEX projects, and engineering modifications to enhance machine performance, process efficiency, cost competitiveness, and safety.
• The role acts as a key driver of operational excellence, aligning the plant’s improvement roadmap, 3 year masterplan, with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and the Group’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities
Engineering & Project Management:

• Lead CAPEX projects and major engineering modifications aimed at improving machine performance, process reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Manage major projects per year with savings > €50k, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and with measurable impact.
• Conduct pre-studies and feasibility analyses for new projects, coordinating with Operations and Etex Engineering where required.

Continuous Improvement Leadership:

• Enhancement (safety, quality, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and cost optimization).
• Ensure the effective deployment of WCM tools and methodologies, including Problem Solving, 5S, Standard Work, Performance Visual Management, and Kaizen.
• Train, coach, and mentor department managers, engineers, and technicians in CI tools and structured problem-solving techniques.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure that the Company Safety Policy and procedures are fully implemented and understood at all levels.
• Conduct safety observations, promote safety talks, and ensure a proactive safety culture within the team.
• Identify and implement engineering solutions to reduce risks and move closer to EU safety standards.

Performance & Cost Optimization:

• Drive initiatives to improve OEE, productivity, and material utilization while maintaining quality and compliance with specifications.
• Conduct root cause analyses (R-EWO, QP-EWO, HERCA, A3) to identify causes of non-conformities and implement corrective actions.

Job Requirements
What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (BEng, MSc, MEng).
• Strong background or specialization in automation, process control, or industrial systems is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a process or manufacturing industry, preferably in continuous improvement, production, maintenance, or engineering roles.
• Proven track record in implementing Lean or World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies in a factory environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading CAPEX projects, technical modifications, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance management and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Prior exposure to cross-functional collaboration between production, maintenance, quality, and technical departments.
• Be a good communicator with the local technicians, able to communicate straight to the point and able to propose workable solutions.
• The Manager has to communicate correctly with representatives on problems for which external assistance is needed (specialist, machine manufacturer…).
• He is able to communicate and explain to the purchasing organisation about his needs (define the correct specifications for an efficient and fast procurement).
• The must be an excellent communicator for convincing his colleagues on solution proposed. He must be ready to demonstrate the relevancy of his solution by ‘doing it”.
• Be a multi-skilled generalist technician for assisting, guiding the local team while facing technical issues (problem solver).
• Have a sufficient understanding of the concrete tile process for exchanges with local technicians on problem solving, on performances improvement.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities
Engineering & Project Management:

• Lead CAPEX projects and major engineering modifications aimed at improving machine performance, process reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Manage major projects per year with savings > €50k, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and with measurable impact.
• Conduct pre-studies and feasibility analyses for new projects, coordinating with Operations and Etex Engineering where required.

Continuous Improvement Leadership:

• Enhancement (safety, quality, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and cost optimization).
• Ensure the effective deployment of WCM tools and methodologies, including Problem Solving, 5S, Standard Work, Performance Visual Management, and Kaizen.
• Train, coach, and mentor department managers, engineers, and technicians in CI tools and structured problem-solving techniques.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure that the Company Safety Policy and procedures are fully implemented and understood at all levels.
• Conduct safety observations, promote safety talks, and ensure a proactive safety culture within the team.
• Identify and implement engineering solutions to reduce risks and move closer to EU safety standards.

Performance & Cost Optimization:

• Drive initiatives to improve OEE, productivity, and material utilization while maintaining quality and compliance with specifications.
• Conduct root cause analyses (R-EWO, QP-EWO, HERCA, A3) to identify causes of non-conformities and implement corrective actions.

Summary

• Technical Projects and Continuous Improvement is responsible for the preparation and implementation of Technical and processes Improvements to optimize overall plant efficiency and to bring the equipment infrastructure and processes in line with group practices and ambitions.
• This senior managerial role reports directly to the Technical Director and is responsible for leading Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, CAPEX projects, and engineering modifications to enhance machine performance, process efficiency, cost competitiveness, and safety.
• The role acts as a key driver of operational excellence, aligning the plant’s improvement roadmap, 3 year masterplan, with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and the Group’s strategic objectives.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (BEng, MSc, MEng).
• Strong background or specialization in automation, process control, or industrial systems is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a process or manufacturing industry, preferably in continuous improvement, production, maintenance, or engineering roles.
• Proven track record in implementing Lean or World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies in a factory environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading CAPEX projects, technical modifications, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance management and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Prior exposure to cross-functional collaboration between production, maintenance, quality, and technical departments.
• Be a good communicator with the local technicians, able to communicate straight to the point and able to propose workable solutions.
• The Manager has to communicate correctly with representatives on problems for which external assistance is needed (specialist, machine manufacturer…).
• He is able to communicate and explain to the purchasing organisation about his needs (define the correct specifications for an efficient and fast procurement).
• The must be an excellent communicator for convincing his colleagues on solution proposed. He must be ready to demonstrate the relevancy of his solution by ‘doing it”.
• Be a multi-skilled generalist technician for assisting, guiding the local team while facing technical issues (problem solver).
• Have a sufficient understanding of the concrete tile process for exchanges with local technicians on problem solving, on performances improvement.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Safety Task Force Project Manager

Location: Nigeria

Summary
The Safety Task Force Project Manager (PM):

• Takes under his/her responsibility the management of industrial projects related to Safety of Machineries in several ETEX factories, from the conceptual process design through detailed engineering to the execution and start-up
• Delivers the projects in scope, budget and quality, with a strong focus on Safety
• Defines project execution strategy
• Issues the specifications according to customer requirement, analyse suppliers offers, participate to the supplier selection and contracts preparation in close coordination with Purchasing Team
• Assesses and studies the different technical scenarios to define the most appropriate one. Brings engineering expertise when needed to minimize risks and ensure safe design. Checks compliance to established procedures or protocols, and challenges
• Involves suppliers and plant team in detail engineering phases, safety design, factory acceptance tests, commissioning, final acceptance tests.
• Prepares steering committees for assigned projects
• Follows the construction on site with strong focus for EHS.
• Ensures efficient project control and reporting, and takes corrective actions
• Ensures (technical and managerial) coordination and communication among the project stakeholders

Requirements
What you’ll bring:

• Engineering Qualification
• Minimum experience within the field of Engineering and Industrial Project Management (5 years)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Machine Functional Safety degree or course. CMSE® or equivalent.
• CAD (Autocad®)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online