Head, Plant Operations at Pandagric Novum Limited

Pandagric Novum Limited was incorporated in 2006 under the name Novum Agric Industries. The business commenced operations in 2010, with the manufacture and distribution of commercial poultry feed, and in 2018, through a consortium of international and local investors, commenced its expansion and backward integration, which involves the expansion of its manufacturing activities, warehousing capacity and commercial farming activities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Plant Operations

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Objective

• As the Head, Plant Operations, you will spearhead the development and implementation of processes to maximize safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Your primary focus will be on coordinating and monitoring plant activities to ensure optimal performance and adherence to high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and optimize overall manufacturing facilities’ operations and financial performance.
• Oversee production output, product quality, and plant equipment efficiency.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Collect and analyze operational metrics to set performance targets and meet revenue and cost goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards and regulations.
• Recommend and implement standard operating procedures (SOP) for production operations.
• Supervise quality standards and enforce quality control programs.
• Collaborate with HR to establish process metrics and achieve performance targets.
• Support labor relations negotiations and engage with stakeholders on plant operations matters.
• Prepare annual production budgets and manage production budgets for projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success.
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through data analysis.
• Make recommendations for equipment acquisition to support production activities.
• Participate in training programs for self and team members.
• Make monthly and periodic presentations on production activities to the board of directors.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the CEO.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Sciences, or Social Sciences preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in leading Milling / FMCG Manufacturing operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain Management.
• Post-graduate qualifications such as a master’s degree in business administration are advantageous.
• Demonstrable knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, inventory management, and continuous improvement processes within the manufacturing value chain.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Relevant certifications are a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.