Job title : Production Manager
Job Location : Nigeria
Deadline : February 12, 2026
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Job Description
Ensuring compliance to manufacturing processes and procedures of the company with the objective of achieving key performance indicators in collaboration with all stakeholders by constantly developing, planning, and implementing operational excellence and training of plant personnel.
Key Deliverables
Production Planning & ExecutionPlanning to deliver the sales demand ensuring effective utilization of assets at optimum cost of operations
Liaison with central and local procurement for effective planning of raw and packing materials ensuring availability as well as monitoring inventory normsAnalyze breakdowns and put corrective measures to improve OEELead the AM Pillar team in WCM / Operational Excellence and support other pillars on production related requirementsControl over warehouses for raw & packing materials and finished goodsEnsure compliance to Safety and Food Safety requirements from manufacturing functionEnsure adherence to all applicable regulatory and statutory requirementsReview and monitor operating budgetsManaging TalentDevelop and train the team to improve the effectiveness of implementation of best / next practices in the area of work.
Identify training needs of team members in order to enhance skills and develop / maintain a motivated team.Driving cost culture and value deliveryReview requirements of production consumables and ensure availability
Review cost of production consumables and ensure adherence to budgetsProjectsSelection of Capacity, Capability, Appropriate Technology, Energy requirements etc for Opex and Capex Projects along with Engineering team as and when required
Execute implementation of projects within timelines and cost with support of Engineering TeamAssist in commissioning and start-up of new projectsStrategic Effectiveness
Requirements
BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering from a reputed institute10+ years of experience in FMCG companies of repute preferably bottling / aseptic dairy products with a minimum of 3 years of experience as Head of Manufacturing / Production departmentExperience of managing high speed PET bottling lines and Tetrapak linesA hands-on experience of implementing TPM or WCM / Operational Excellence is a must. Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma would be an added advantage.Experience of managing production function of a bottling plant, preferably aseptic dairy technology with Tetrapak and Sidel bottling linesStrong people management skillsDemonstrated ability to manage complexity.Strong analytical & problem-solving skillsGood communication skillsGood negotiation skills