Workforce Group - Our client is a lead battery recycling company with a vision to be the foremost battery recycling and manufacturing company in Nigeria.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: General Manager, Operations
Location: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Operations
Directlyly Reports to: The CEO
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a GM, Operations who will oversee the company’s manufacturing activities, leading strategic execution and coordinating resources to create excellent products. While they oversee Operations Coordinator, who take care of day-to-day details, it is also their job to make sure that deadlines are met, and standards are upheld.
Key Area of Responsibilities
General Management:
Provide general management and ensure the factory, its staff, equipment, and services are running without hitches.
Manage all external relations and ensure 100% compliance with all regulatory standards.
Coordinate all aspects of the business operations, including purchasing, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance to achieve organizational goals.
Implements, drives, and sustains key initiatives that support company’s strategic goals.
Production Management:
Develop, implement, and continually monitor annual manufacturing plan to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities.
Ensures manufacturing performance and quality goals are met.
Meet regularly with respective managers within production to set key indicators for evaluating performance.
Optimally make sure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of Machine efficiencies, material yields, labor and overhead costs versus budget
Leads the development and deployment of manufacturing practices
focused on quality and continuous improvement.
Establishes systems to collect metrics, analyze productivity and set
performance targets that will meet revenue and cost goals.
Factory Management and Maintenance:
Work with the Production Head to ensure the plant is running 24/7 at capacity utilization of 95% and limit downtimes to less than 2%.
Monitors the facility’s equipment needs and ensures that the technical team is working to keep the company’s equipment and physical facility properly maintained.
Works with the Operations Manager/Production Head to ensure that the facility’s operational activities and tactical actions are executed so that the plant’s working capital is properly managed.
Constantly assesses the facility’s operational efficiencies and seeks out opportunities to improve it in an economic manner.
Ensure spares are always available and replacements are swift, and that all supporting equipment are maintained in line with the required schedules.
Supply Chain Management:
Ensure availability of raw material at least 150% of installed capacity. (work with an existing team of sourcing staff, agents around the country and build new networks).
Ensure average buying price over (3) months is 50% of the LME
Ensure general procurement is fast, smooth and within budget.
Health Safety and Environment:
Ensure HSE Guidelines are followed to the letter and that the environment is a safe place for all to work in.
Lead audits/special reviews of operations and assessment of business risk and provide recommendations for strengthening existing internal controls.
Develop measures to mitigate incidents risk.
Financial Planning:
Works to ensure that the facility’s financial goals are met, including monthly profitability and EBITDA targets.
Manage and maintain overhead and operating costs in accordance with budgets and strategic goals.
Maintain operational costs down within 2% of budget.
Manage finances, monitoring budgets, expenses, and product unit costs to drive revenue and margin projections.
Logistics:
Coordinate the inbound, outbound, and shipping exports operations.
Ensure all finished products are loaded Just-In-Time and Bill of Lading is gotten within 14 to 21 days of production.
People Management:
Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture.
Review personnel performance to determine individuals most suited for promotion.
Promotes cross training to optimize workforce, ensures functional coverage, reduce labor costs, and supports succession planning.
Reporting:
Ensure all the required data is captured in the Weekly and Monthly Production reports.
Special Projects:
Participate in special projects as signed by the CEO/MD.
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
B.Sc. or MBA / M.Sc
Certifications in Operations /Project Management.
Required Skills:
Strategic planning skills
Financial planning skills
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Strategic thinking
Project management
Production expertise
Communication skills
Person Specification /Qualifications / Requirements
At least 15 years of progressive manufacturing/production experience
Relevant Experience as an Operations/ Manufacturing Head (5 years min)
Proven experience in practical Project Managemen
Experience in Strategy, Policies, Processes, and Procedure’s
development and its strategic execution
Experience in managing operational cost efficiently, financial planning and budgeting
Experience in developing and motivating a team of people.
Experience in handling and reporting operations information.
Experience in developing and implementing an operational
performance metrics and analyzing productivity
Prior work experience in using an ERP system (Odoo).
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Industrial or Chemical Engineering
other Engineering or Business.
Knowledge / Understanding:
Working Knowledge of GMP’s, ISO guidelines related to industry.
Good knowledge HSE practices in production environment
Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing and productionoperations
Working knowledge of establishing, and measuring operational KPI’s
Good understanding of Project Management principles and tools
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, ERP System
Skills and Abilities:
Strong team player
Strong leadership skills and a forward-thinking mindset to support
the company in the execution of strategic initiatives.
Ability to manage time and to prioritize work effectively.
Proven negotiating skills.
Tenacious when it comes to problem solving/acquiring key information.
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical skills - Initiate and develop practices, analyze, and use judgement to identify the best solution
Strong influencing skills
Prepared to work extended hours if required and to also travel
Strategic thinking and planning skills.
Salary Range
N1,000,000 - N1,500,000 Monthly Gross.
Application Closing Date
5th May, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.