Operations Manager at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Apapa Free Trade Zone, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Purpose

• Required to manage the daily operations of FMN-Apapa Free Trade Zone, which includes coordinating operational activities, maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements, optimizing operational efficiency, reporting directly to the Head - FZMC.

The Job

• Foster strategic relationships with key government agencies, including Customs, Immigration, NEPZA, and NPA, to facilitate seamless operations within Flour Mills Apapa - FTZ.
• Act as a mediator between these agencies and FMAFTZ management to address their requirements and concerns.
• Prepare drafts, letters, and all correspondences between the Free Trade Zone and its enterprises, as well as government agencies (especially NEPZA).
• Maintain adherence with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Free Trade Zone regulations, governing all activities and operations within the zone.
• Provide prompt attention to requests from enterprises within the Zone.
• Manage collaborative relationships with government authorities and agencies to stay informed about updates, changes, and developments in operational procedures and regulations governing Nigerian Export Processing Zones.
• Provide supervisory oversight and coordination to supervisors and officers within the Zone management company, ensuring effective team management and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management.
• Professional Certification: Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in similar role.

The Person Must:

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pay great attention to details and be analytical.
• Strategic thinking mindset and experience in developing project roadmaps.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.