Production Manager at Olam Nigeria Limited

Olam Nigeria Limited is located in Lagos, Nigeria and is part of the Farm Support Services Industry. Olam Nigeria Limited has 3,000 employees at this location and generates $222.01 million in sales (USD).

With offices and operational units across all geopolitical zones of the Nigerian Federation, Olam has a wide and growing network of farmers, suppliers, wholesalers, local buying agents (LBAs), customers and service providers. Today, these networks encompass approximately 500,000 farmers and have created tens of thousands of jobs in indirect employment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Mushin, Lagos

Job Description

• This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily biscuit production operations during assigned shifts. 
• This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards, safety protocols, and operational efficiency. 
• The role will lead, motivate, and monitor a team of production staff, ensuring that all activities align with company policies, standards, and objectives.

Key Deliverables
Shift Management:

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities for manufacturing (Beverages) during assigned shifts.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively to meet production targets and optimize workflow.
• Ensure the production line runs smoothly by monitoring equipment and resolving operational issues promptly.

Production Planning and Execution:

• Execute daily production plans and schedules, working closely with the Production Manager to meet production targets.
• Ensure that all products meet specified quality and quantity requirements.
• Monitor and control production parameters to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to implement corrective actions for any quality deviations.
• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality protocols are strictly followed on the production floor.

Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal safety policies, such as hygiene and food safety standards.
• Address potential safety hazards or incidents immediately.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or an MBA is required
• 12-15 years of experience in an FMCG 
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Objective/Goal-oriented mentality
• Computer skills e.g., MS Office, SAP
• Ability to work with data and present for decision making
• Commitment to team leadership
• Ability to learn and apply best practices
• Ability to organize and plan Team tasks
• Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs
• Ability to overcome obstacles and organizational skill necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Problem solving
• Hands on extraction process, wenger machine will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.