Plant Manager at a Reputable Pharmaceutical Firm - Great Career Consult

Great Career Consult - Our client, a reputable Pharmaceutical firm, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment into the position below:

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent Contract

Job Description

• We are seeking to fill the position of a Plant Manager who would oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• He/ She would be responsible for developing processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment, following all safety regulation
• Ensure all compliance needs are met
• Oversee all shipments, incoming inventory, and storage operations
• Ensure all legal requirements, company safety procedures, and local and state health and safety regulations are met
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Influence and learn from below
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous experience as a plant manager, supervisor, or related position
• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field preferred; Master’s in Business Administration or Management a plus
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Strong management skills with ability to supervise multiple teams
• Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 30 pounds
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• In-depth knowledge of industry and its place on the market
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's/Resumes to: [email protected] (indicate the position applied for in your resume)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after review of applications.