Production Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Limited

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager

Job ID: JR001753
Location: Aba Factory, Abia
Job type: Full time
Responsible: The Aba Head of Site Operations - Manufacturing Manager
Peers: Process Production Manager; QC/QA Manager; Maintenance Managers
Dimensions: Headcount of over 100 Personnel. 70 Direct reports.

Job Description

• To plan and coordinate production operations effectively to meet production plans and ensure proper maintenance of factory machinery, equipment and tools

Principal Accountabilities

• To ensure effective and efficient coordination of production operations to meet and deliver volume targets by due dates meeting specific quality standards as required by demand and supply plans
• To ensure maintenance programmes are carried out promptly and continuous availability of equipment/machinery; ensure Health, Safety and Environment Management
• To prepare reports on daily productions, overall equipment efficiency (OEE), plan achievement and adherence (PAA) to account for material usage variances (MUV) and confirmation of monthly production plan
• Managing team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
• Responsible for process budget and cost management.
• Occupational Health, Safety and Environment systems (OH&SE) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Continuous improvement, communication and employee relations
• To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Internal & External Relationships:

• Collaborates with the Process team in delivering the weekly agreed supply plan.
• Works closely with the process team, the operations team and the QC/QA team to ensure the agreed plan is delivered within budget.
• Contractors
• Production Shift Managers and Team Leaders
• Process department managers and staff.
• Manufacturing Manager

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

• B.Sc. / M.Eng. Mechanical, Production or Project engineering,
• MBA Membership of COREN
• Sound knowledge of SAP Manufacturing Execution F2S Module
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position
• Ability to withstand stress and pressure
• Good eye for infrastructural, design and engineering details
• Proficient in Microsoft office packages (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good knowledge of machine design
• Ability to withstand stress and pressure
• Good eye for infrastructural, design and engineering details
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent Analytical and Numerical skills
• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Good communication skills.

Key Attributes:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
• Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions - Analysis and Decision Making
• Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2025.