British American Tobacco plc (informally BAT) is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s five largest tobacco companies.
BAT has a market-leading position in over 50 countries and operations in around 180 countries. Its four largest-selling brands are Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Kent and Pall Mall, with others including Kool, Benson & Hedges and Rothmans.
BAT has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. As at 6 July 2012 it had a market capitalisation of £65.6 billion, the sixth-largest of any company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It has a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.Job Description
We have exciting opportunities for a Making Specialist and a Senior Making Technician in Ibadan
The Making Specialist and Technician will service, maintain and attend to breakdowns of production / making equipment as well as carrying out training for operators and technicians on all making machines on SMD floor.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
Ensure that all making machines on the floor runs optimally and consistently all the time.
Develop database of tracking spares consumption and ensure that there is availability of necessary spares to keep making machine running all the time thereby reducing downtime associated with stock out of spares.
Support in deploying sound maintenance practices, ensuring that inventory is maintained at a very low level, product quality and waste is at the right standards.
Lead and attend to all maker Projects and NPI and deliver all related initiatives.
Lead all maker training and assessment for both operators and technician and also involved in the technical coaching & development of maker technicians.
Work with Maintenance Leads and other stake holders to provide innovative solution to all making Machine problems.
Requirements
Minimum of Engineering Degree or HND is required with 2nd class upper or upper credit respectively – mandatory.
At least 5 years of experience in running and maintaining cigarette making machines – mandatory.
Good IWS knowledge.
Strong technical and maintenance skills.
Communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
