Recruitment at Ultimum Limited

Ultimum Limited is a fast-growing alcoholic & non-alcoholic Beverage’s manufacturing company and Nigerian-based subsidiary of Union Camerounaise de Brasseries – a leading Total Beverages Manufacturer with over 50 years presence and tremendous success in Cameroon; also, a proud sponsor of the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan. Ivory Coast. We are committed to developing quality products that satisfy all aspirations of our customers, and constantly innovating on ways to improve our products and deliver quality and special experience for our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering Services (Workshop) Technician

Location: Abia

Job Purpose

• The Engineering Services Technician will provide support to the Engineering workshop and the operations team by the assembly, test, service, repair and and fabrication of machine tools and/or equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain workshop machinery and tools, including lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, etc.
• Assist engineering personnel in the design, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes and components.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on workshop equipment.
• Collaborate with the engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, tools, and equipment usage.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and maintain a clean and organized workshop.
• Organize and execute all maintenance work required in the workshops.
• Maintain all tools required in the workshop.
• Keep inventory of all consumables required in the workshop; and keep inventory of the special jigs, tools and test equipment.
• Execute safety and permit procedures required for workshop activities.
• To execute maintenance activities. This includes the following.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• NABTEB, WAEC Technical.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in production and maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Posses a welding certificate from a reputable technical training institution.
• Proven experience in an engineering workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in operating workshop machines and tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Able to read and understand simple engineering manuals.
• Excellent fabrication skills, and able to use welding machines of various types.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with workshop computer controlled (CNC) machines, including lathe and milling machines, etc.
• Good knowledge of engineering and production safety practices.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Basic use of MS Office, PM SAP documentation and reporting.
• Productive team membership and collaboration.
• Customer service orientation.
• Autonomous maintenance.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Abia

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the inspection and testing of all products before their shipment, developing and implementing quality assurance strategies and processes, collecting and analyzing production data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Along with the Quality Assurance Department, the Quality Assurance Manager will work towards continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all quality, food safety and environmental activities.
• Ensure execution of QFS step change plan & Culture Development across plant with special focus on Plant operations.
• Develop and execute Quality Management programs across all Supply Chain areas.
• Advance QFS strategies & initiatives in the plant & collaborate to implement QFS initiatives, QFS audits, track performance & CAP implementation/close out, deliver training, development and education of plant team across all levels on QFS.
• Reporting of QFS monthly metrics, aligned with KORE, ULs and QFS legal requirements at Plant level.
• Support new production commercialisation/validations.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures in line with operating requirement and ISO standard to ensure products meet stipulated quality and food safety standards.
• Manage response and resolution of consumer complaints and identification of the root causes and develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure facility wastes (solids, liquid, gases) are discharged in line with procedures that conform to Company and Government (international, national and local) standards which guarantee environmental protection and promote Corporate Social Responsibility. Support new production commercialisation/validations.
• Manage requirements from regulators i.e. NAFDAC, SON, State and Federal Environmental Agencies, State Ministry of Health, etc.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Degree / HND in Science or any related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of cognate experience in a CSD manufacturing company

Key Competency Requirements:

• Operational experience in QFS area, e.g. knowledge of Food Safety (HACCP methodology, Food Defense and Fraud, product traceability), Packaging, Microbiology, Quality Assurance and Control principles, Food Chemistry, ISO9001, FSSC 22001, KORE)
• Knowledge of local legal requirements for the food safety, packaging, food additives, food products labelling, food products manufacturing etc.
• Experience of compliance and audit management systems in food industry.
• Experience in Structured Problem Solving-RCA and CAS.
• Food Safety Risk Assessment and Mitigation plans developments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate
• Proven project management ability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Water Treatment Technician

Location: Abia

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Engineering Services Engineer

Location: Abia

Job Purpose

• The Engineering Services Engineer is dedicated to management, monitoring and reporting of maintenance planning and execution; as well as ensuring reliability and efficiencies of maintenance strategies for engineering systems and equipment.
• This position focuses on coordinating and implementing effective engineering systems, strategies, tools, and practices.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgeting and budget control for all Asset Maintenance, through the respective maintenance engineers and other engineering functions.
• Train maintenance personnel, including technicians and new managers on company CMMS (SAP PM Modules).
• Control maintenance planning, and monitor implementation of all planned maintenance activities.
• Plan and monitor all Engineering services, sourcing, and procurements (local and international).
• Controlled Engineering spares inventory, sourcing, and procurement (local and international).
• Manage Safety standards for central engineering activities, and for facilities maintenance.
• Report performances of all Engineering performance indices, in the respective reporting frequencies.
• Coordinate engineering sustainability and improvement systems, such as Total Productive Management (TPM, etc.,).
• Coordinate yearly central/general engineering systems certifications, licences, approvals, and departmental third-party contract services.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years experience in plant production and maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• SAP PM and CMMS expertise.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing industry standards and regulatory requirements, especially in relation to FMCG and or beverages sector.
• Strong experience in developing, implementing, and managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong experience in working proactively as a member of a high performing team or organization.
• Strong MS Office Suite experience.
• SAP PM and CMMS expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of preventive maintenance and engineering principles.
• Strong problem-analysis and preventive methodology skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Data analysis and graphical presentation skills.
• Diagnostic, reporting and communication skills
• Highly effective team building and leadership.
• High planning and organizing capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration and high customer relationship skills.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Good knowledge of safety principles and practices.
• Reading of engineering designs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Utilities Engineer

Location: Abia

Job Purpose

• The Utilities Engineer will manage and supervise the operation and maintenance of all equipment at the utility and power generation section in line with the approved ULs policies & procedures, to ensure the availability of quality utilities (various energies and water) to production & other areas of the plant.
• The incumbent will also monitor and report all utilities consumption, consumption efficiencies, and lead consumption improvement activities.
• He/she will also ensure the effective delivery of services by 3rd party companies to meet SLA contracts terms and conditions.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the operation of steam boilers, air compressors, power generation and distribution equipment and systems, gas supply equipment, HVAC equipment, CO2 production, supply, distribution and storage equipment etc.
• Develop and manage budgets for utility operations and maintenance, forecasting future needs, and controlling costs to achieve budget compliance and KPIs.
• Execute all utilities equipment, time-based and preventive maintenance according to schedules, within approved costing.
• Effective utility and power vendor management with detailed weekly report of vendor activities including SLA expectations.
• Deliver set objectives for energy and water generation/production and consumption efficiencies e.g. Generator Efficiency, Energy Cost.
• Drive innovative solutions for improvement of all Utility performance KPIs.
• Manage equipment health and production monitoring as per checklist, ensure documented findings and recommendations by technicians are closed appropriately.
• Implement strategies to optimize utility usage and enhance sustainability efforts.
• Ensure all team members use all company provided protective wears and gadgets and comply with all Health and Safety rules and requirements.
• Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice, food safety practice, good environmental management system, occupational health and safety practices in all utility activities, equipment and work area.
• Monitor maintenance and quality control points, etc., to prevent food safety related hazards.
• Manage and develop the teams to continuously improve in High Performance Team effectiveness.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years experience in production plants maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry; including previous utilities maintenance and management experience.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance skills, with ability to read technical designs and drawings.
• Be well able to be on a 24hours in case of emergency situations, including for weekends, if necessary.
• Strong Electrical Engineering and or Controls Engineering experience.
• Strong experience in developing, implementing, and managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong experience working proactively as a member of a project team or organization.
• Be skilled at explaining technical processes to both technical and non-technical audience.
• Ensure spare parts availability by collaborating with Spare Parts management personnel and Procurement team for timely supply of all spare parts in their optimum quantities.
• Possess a great degree of flexibility in dealing with ever changing business conditions.
• Strong MS Office Suite experience.
• SAP PM and CMMS expertise.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Excellent management skills
• Highly effective team-building and leadership
• Effective planning & organizing
• Results orientation & drive for goals
• Ability to effectively work in non-standard conditions
• Manufacturing Excellence experience
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Analytical, reporting and communication
• Coaching and mentorship

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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