Franchise Technical Manager at a Multinational Beverage Company - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen Recruitment Agency- Our client, a world leader operating in a multinational beverage company over 200 countries, is recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Franchise Technical Manager

Job Reference: 1220
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: Food and Beverages
Function: Operations & Production

Job Descriptions

• Lead the Franchise Technical Operations by providing technical thought leadership to drive the Franchise business plan successfully working with Franchise teams and bottling partners.
• Co-ordinate all Technical activities across the Franchise to achieve quality, productivity and volume objectives through supporting the execution of the Bottler Business Plan (BBP) in line with BU, Group and Corporate initiatives.
• Leverage functional support and expertise to address opportunities or issues expediently in collaboration with SRA, Packaging & ICE, Technical Operations, Stewardship, Commercialization etc.

Strategy and Business Performance:

• Develop and implement 3 year BP and annual BP around key Technical initiatives aligned with respective Franchise BP’s
• Approve and ensure execution of annual BBP(s) – manage opportunities and issues arising with Bottler Leadership Team

Stewardship on QSE( Quality, Safety and Environment) , SRA:

• Lead quality improvement in collaboration with Franchise, BU counterparts and Bottlers to protect our brands by implementing KORE (product Operating Requirements) and the continuous enhancement of quality operations in plants, distribution systems, fountain and suppliers
• Ensure overall QSE compliance by supporting technical assessments/pre-audits and timely implementation of corrective action plans to include ingredients, packaging materials and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards
• Drive EOSH performance improvement through defined metrics in SDW (Stewardship Data Warehouse)
• Collaborate with Scientific Regulatory Affairs (SRA) function to proactively manage regulatory and environmental issues to drive profitable growth.

Engineering:

• Lead the validation process to ensure all bottling facilities have a valid SMP ( site master plans) in place on new lines, upgraded processes etc comply with KORE requirements
• Influence continuous productivity improvement with our Bottling partners through recognized productivity programs such as OE, TPM, Six Sigma, Manufacturing Way
• Collaborate with the Bottler to ensure that process critical equipment is capable, through effective preventive maintenance programs.

Supply Chain:

• Identify supply chain gaps, develop and execute initiatives that improve performance, reduce cost, and accelerate growth. Achieve full alignment with Bottling system in related areas (manufacturing and distribution infrastructure, demand and operations planning, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and third-party distribution).
• Work with marketing and relevant functions in the Franchise to identify new product, package and equipment opportunities and manage the development and commercialization process.
• In collaboration with Bottler Management, Franchise Leadership Team and the BU Technical Operations Manager, develop the strategic plan around infrastructure and capacity planning in order to satisfy demand requirements

People Leadership:

• Effectively manage all people processes to a high quality, on time and on budget – performance management, organizational changes, training,
• Motivate and lead the Technical Team and any dotted line functional support to deliver the Technical and Franchise Business Plan
• Build system and team capability to ensure our team continues to effectively support the business and build the careers of our associates

Managing Stakeholders:

• Collaborating with the Bottling Partners, Franchise General Managers, Franchise Leadership Team, BU Central - Technical, suppliers, distributors to drive the Franchise technical agenda
• Lead the Supplier Guiding Principle (SGP) agenda with Suppliers.

Expectations

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Food Science & Technology; Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering; Biochemistry.
• Minimum of 12 years relevant functional experience in the beverage / food industry with P&L accountability.
• Functional expertise in at least any two: Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering. Experience in Bottling, Canning or FMCG operations, Commercialization, Environment, Auditing is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of full value chain in beverage or related business
• Solid strategic analysis and thinking skills able to build a sustainable business
• Strong technical understanding with deep knowledge of Production, Supply Chain and Stewardship
• KO system knowledge and clear understanding of the dynamics of the soft drink industry
• Financial Skills and ability to manage P&L
• Strong understanding of Governance requirements and Code of Business Conduct
• People management skills
• Strong business Case construction and systemic thinking
• Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation)
• Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)
• Act Like An Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders
• Inspire Others: Inspire people to deliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible
• Develop Self And Others: Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential
• Significant travel required : 50%

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This position is the single point of contact for all Technical matters within the Franchise