Manufacturing Excellence Manager at Jotna Nigeria Limited

Jotna Group is a leading beverage manufacturing and related packaging company which comprises of 3 operating companies, The La Casera Company Plc. (A Leading Beverage Manufacturing Company in Nigeria), Prima Corporation Limited (Largest manufacturers of Preforms & Closures in West Africa), Engee PET Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (Manufacturers of food-grade PET Resins with a world-class plant, located in Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and optimizing manufacturing processes? Do you thrive in FMCG environments, leading change and implementing world-class manufacturing strategies?
• We are seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Manager to join our dynamic team in Lagos.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, SOPs, and Kaizen projects.
• Oversee World-Class Manufacturing (WCM) implementation and audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards while improving performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related fields.
• 10+ years’ experience in Production (5+ years in FMCG with WCM exposure).
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ISO standards, HSE, and ERP systems (preferably SAP).

What We Offer

• A chance to drive change and achieve excellence in a leading FMCG environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing strategies and best practices.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.