Responsibilities:
Factory Operations Management:
Lead and oversee all daily factory operations to ensure maximum productivity and operational efficiency.
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
Monitor plant performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure effective utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and production resources.
Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
Ensure production targets are consistently achieved.
Production Management:
Oversee production planning and execution.
Ensure production schedules are met without compromising quality.
Monitor production efficiency and machine utilization.
Minimize downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Optimize production costs while maintaining product quality.
Collaborate with Production Planning and Control (PPC) to ensure a seamless workflow.
Quality Assurance & Quality Control:
Ensure all products meet internal and customer quality specifications.
Collaborate with the QA/QC team to maintain robust quality systems.
Lead investigations into quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Drive a culture of zero defects and continuous quality improvement.
Ensure compliance with ISO standards and other relevant quality management systems.
Engineering & Maintenance Oversight:
Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Ensure all factory equipment operates at optimal efficiency.
Minimize equipment breakdowns through proactive maintenance planning.
Support capital expenditure planning for new equipment and upgrades.
Improve equipment reliability and operational uptime.
Supply Chain & Inventory Management;
Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
Optimize inventory levels to avoid stock-outs and overstocking.
Ensure proper inventory control procedures.
Monitor material consumption and wastage.
Cost Management:
Prepare and manage factory operational budgets.
Monitor manufacturing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Improve operational efficiency without compromising quality or safety.
Reduce production waste and improve yield.
Analyze operational reports to improve profitability.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Promote a strong safety culture across the factory.
Ensure all employees comply with safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
Investigate incidents and implement preventive actions.
People Management:
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop department managers and supervisors.
Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive employee engagement and operational discipline.
Support succession planning and talent development.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Maintain compliance with SON, NAFDAC (where applicable), NESREA, and other regulatory agencies.
Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness.
Support internal and external audits.
Continuous Improvement:
Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Drive productivity improvement projects.
Reduce production cycle times.
Improve operational KPIs.
Lead process optimization initiatives across departments.
Requirements:
Minimum of a BSC 7 years of previous experience in a similar role

Company in Nigeria.