Site Electrical and Automation Manager
Ogun State, Nigeria
- ID de l'offre:
- R-1180669
- Date de publication:
- 05/11/2026
- Job Type:
- Full time
- Job Category:
- Supply Chain
Détails du poste
Unilever is currently hiring for a Site Electrical and Automation Manager
Function: Supply Chain
Reports to:Engineering Manager
Location:Nigeria
Terms & Conditions: Full time, onsite
Main Job Purpose
The Electrical & Automation Manager is responsible for leading the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment. The role ensures high equipment availability, safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards while driving automation initiatives that improve productivity and product quality.
Core responsibilities include managing electrical infrastructure (power distribution, motors, drives), automation systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation), and control strategies, leading troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and overseeing preventive and condition-based maintenance. The manager also leads and develops technical teams, manages capital projects and upgrades, works closely with production and maintenance functions, and ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, and corporate engineering standards.
Responsibilities
Ensure that the HT / LT electrical installations,Instrumentationand automation installations in the manufacturing plant at Horana site are wellmaintainedby following the planned maintenance and autonomous maintenance pillar activities in line with engineering maintenance road map,
To achieve " zero production stoppages" due to machine breakdowns
Tooptimizerepair & maintenance expenditure
To increase machine reliability
To increase knowledge of technicians and plant operators
Responsible for guiding the respective engineering members for electrical maintenance activity programs atGrandpassmain office, Lindel manufacturing site and company owned bungalows to ensure implementation of safe electrical installations.
Lead and drive the electrical safety audits, identification of gaps, development of action plans, corrective actions and follow up for improvement of electrical safety programs in manufacturing plant at Horana. Andclosely workwith respective engineering members of head office atGrandpass, Lindel site and Unilever owned bungalow in periodic time intervals for ensuring electrical safetyinUnilever owned sites.
Ensure electrical aspects such as electrical efficiency, electrical safety, life cyclecostand reliability for new capital expenditure projects.i.einnovation management projects, infrastructure development projects, capacity enhancement projects, etc.
Responsible for evaluation of existing HT / LT electrical distribution systems, planning and budgeting for new investments, execution of new improvement / capacity enhancement projects without any Safety, health and environmental issue within agreed budget and agreed time plan.
Responsible for evaluation of existing instrumentation and automation systems of the manufacturing plants, planning and budgeting for new investments, execution of new improvement / capacity enhancement projects without any Safety, health and environmental issue within agreed budget and agreed time plan.
Responsible for taking adequate prescribed measures to prevent electrical injury to subordinate employees, contractors, and visitors entering premises,and alsoto prevent damage to the property and surrounding environment.
Lead and drive cost effective programs to minimize the factory conversion cost related to electrical demand reduction,selectionof alternative electricalsourcesand distribution loss minimization. Evaluation between purchased electricity and in-house generated electricity andfacilitatefactory teams for necessary generation switching as cost savingmeasures..
Responsible for skill gap analysis for electrical safety and driving training programs for upgrading engineering knowledge / skills on electrical safety and properutilizationin consultation with Manufacturing managers, factorymanagerand HR Business partner -SC.
Ensure to keep close relationship withLocalElectricity Board for reliability improvement of power supply to the site as the key contact forLEB electrical matters.
Ensure to follow Unilever mandatory policies such as Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Travel safety, Code of business principles
Ensure to manage contractual services (plant operations and maintenance activities) of the Engineering department in line with Unilever contract management guidelines and local legislations.
Experiences & Qualifications
BSc Electrical Engineering
Experience with HT/LT distribution systems
Automation certificationworking with Siemens/Rockwell automations systems
Unilever Behaviors
Care Deeply: We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development, and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don’t win.
Focus on What Counts: We ruthlessly prioritise what truly matters, and so do fewer things brilliantly. We set clear goals & direction and recognise others for maximum impact.
Stay Three Steps Ahead: We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident - anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends, to beat the competition.
Deliver with Excellence: We deliver excellence in what we do at pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we said we will do.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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