Operations Manager - Construction at Pause Factory Resources Limited

Pause Factory Resources Limited - Our client is a respected leader in crystalline concrete waterproofing solutions and construction chemicals. They deliver landmark projects that create long-term progress and economic growth.

For most of Africa, our client offers a complete and proven system that takes the risk out of concrete waterproofing and have developed a set of innovative systems, which means complete solutions for flooring and waterproofing works, completely adapted to the needs of the project, the support, the final use. The operations span through the application of materials from construction to finishing.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager - Construction

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Responsibilities and Duties
Here is an outline of the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to:

• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel and discipline employees
• Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions
• Plan and review compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends
• Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiating corrective actions
• Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management and shipping
• Analyze process workflow, employee and space requirements and equipment layout; implement changes
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Accomplish operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Meet or exceed operations labor budget expectations
• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues
• Responsible for all department managers and supervisors, with review/approval responsibility for all operations employees
• Run a safe, injury/accident free workplace
• Responsible for all aspects of vehicle and heavy equipment rentals
• Establish contracts and pricing and ensuring proper maintenance and serving as primary liaison with utilities and local government agencies, such as fire, police, health and safety agencies
• Manage relationships with key operations vendors
• Track vendor pricing, rebates and service levels
• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment
• Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site. In particular, this includes any issues on-site at client facilities, such as breaking a fence or tape residue on flooring
• Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints
• Work closely with GM and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings
• Work closely with the inventory manager and team to perform analysis of our inventory and ensure we are utilizing our inventory effectively, purchasing the right equipment, maintaining solid inventory data and reduce sub-rental expenses
• Communicate with legal counsel and safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other governmental regulations.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Degree Education in any related discipline
• An outstanding career with proven leadership experience within FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG /Construction industry and experience in high volume manufacturing practices.
• Solid technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing information systems, and state-of-the-art supply chain practices.
• Strong leadership skills with expertise in talent development and performance management.
• The ability to identify, select and develop critical talent is essential.
• Must be familiar with current trends, practices, and metrics.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in a similar role.

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of the industry rules and regulations.
• High level of Professionalism.
• Ability to manage people.
• Organized, meticulous, and confident.
• Result Driven Attitude.
• Good marketing knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent business acumen and financial skills.
• Good Networking skills.
• Written and Oral Communication.
• Human Resource Management.
• Attention to details
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Team work
• Data processing skill

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000/month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@pausefactory.org with position applied for as subject. E.g Operations Manager - Construction

Note: Only qualified candidates that meet the stated requirements will be shortlisted.