Manufacturing Manager at Nestle Nigeria Plc

Nestle Nigeria Plc - As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People's lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together. A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Agbara, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• We are currently looking to fill the role of Manufacturing Manager to deliver the units objectives by empowering and engaging people to develop their capability and ways of working.
• Ensure production plan is fully achieved on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental targets (strive towards Manufacturing Excellence).

A day in the life of the Manufacturing Manager:

• Drive Manufacturing Excellence implementing NCE (Foundations and Advanced Practices) to achieve the objectives of the One T&P Roadmap for factories.
• Ensure that the Health & Safety Culture and conditions for a Safe Working Environment are constantly part of the manufacturing objectives. Embed Environmental Sustainability in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to standards of quality (compliance), on time, and meeting consumer expectations (strive towards Manufacturing Excellence).
• Manage Production effectively through operational reviews and use Standard Routines (SDCA) to ensure sustainable results and drive continuous improvement (PDCA) to deliver breakthrough results.
• Ensure the timely launch of new or renovated products to the Markets as per agreement with the business.
• Ensure development of department team and staff (incl. temporary people) - through engaging and empowering people, performance management, career development, succession planning and coaching.
• Deputize for Production Manager when he is not available.

What Will Make You Successful?

• B.Sc. in Engineering or related roles
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a managerial role in a manufacturing company
• Demonstrated Leadership skills to effectively lead a group of people.
• Experience in Technical environments and or manufacturing supporting functions.
• Must be able to provide a well-judged and accurate evaluation of multiple and complex data without losing sight of the broader information.
• Successful in leading change
• Exposure to the implementation of continuous improvement techniques.

We Offer

• Interesting and challenging work in an international company - a branch of worldwide and well recognized FMCG concern
• Possibility to work in a dynamic team of professionals and leaders
• Possibility to work with challenging projects and responsible tasks
• Atmosphere full of respect, professionalism, and excitement
• Possibility of development & career advancement.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2024.

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