Operations Manager at a Reputable Pharmaceutical Firm - Great Career Consult

Great Career Consult - Our client, a reputable Pharmaceutical firm in  Lagos State, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager

Job Ref: OPM0315
Location: Lagos
Type of Job: Senior Management
Supervises: Foremen and Operators

Job Description

• Our client, is seeking to fill the position of an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the daily supervision of production units resulting in safe and efficient operation, while producing quality product in a timely cost efficient manner.
• The ideal candidate will supervise Foremen and operators in the manufacture, handling, and storage of products.

Responsibilities and Functions
The Job functions include:

• Operation of production units in compliance with established policies, procedures, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Meeting or exceeding performance standards including production rate, on-stream time, and raw material efficiency while meeting or exceeding quality specifications for manufactured products.
• Prioritization and resolution of manufacturing difficulties (process or mechanical).
• Continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and responsiveness to the customer.
• Control of working capital and the promotion of inventory control principles.
• Maintaining records pertinent to operations, preparing regular performance reports, communicating throughout the organization, and convening regular meetings with operating personnel.
• Training of assigned personnel and support of these requirements for outside contractors.
• Control of finished goods including satisfactory delivery to the customer.
• Selection of new personnel, performance appraisals, and disciplinary action.
• Maintaining a safe and orderly workplace.
• Control of period costs.

Requirements
Education and Experiences:

• HND / Bachelor's Degree in Management, Science, Engineering, Business or relevant subject
• Background in a highly regulated industry - Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing
• At least 8 - 10 years Operations Manager experience

Skills and Knowledge:

• General knowledge of accounting principles, pharmacy operations, and medical claims
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Basic analytical skills
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Acceptable use of medical industry vernacular
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• General knowledge of health care billing preferred.

Application Closing Date
Ongoing.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter/e-mail to tell us why you are interested in and qualified for this position to: info@greatcareerconsult.com.ng  Please indicate the position applied for the as subject of the mail.

Note

• CV's should be in MS Word format and any applicant who applies more than once for this job post will be disqualified automatically
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after review of applications.
• All communications will be treated in strict confidence.