Equipment Operator / Technician at British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

Job Description

British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) is recruiting for an Equipment Operator / Technician to support its production operations in Ibadan. The role involves managing production processes, ensuring machine efficiency, and maintaining product quality standards within the Making and/or Packing Machines.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain production equipment to achieve maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Identify, propose, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and eliminate process losses.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, eliminate root causes of outages, and apply problem-solving tools such as 6W2H and Why-Why analysis.
• Monitor and verify that all raw materials used in production meet required standards and are consistently applied in manufacturing.
• Ensure strict compliance with established operating procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment (mandatory).
• National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering (mandatory).
• Strong technical and maintenance skills with hands-on equipment knowledge.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.