Operations Lead at Beem Farms

Beem Farms is a business providing freshly made produce for the busy individual.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Operations Lead is a senior supervisory role responsible for setting direction, improving efficiency, and driving innovation across all operational departments — including kitchen, procurement, quality control, and packaging.
• The Operations Lead provides strategic oversight, ensures cross-functional alignment, and resolves operational bottlenecks before they escalate while overseeing day-to-day execution. 
• This role requires a forward-thinking professional with deep experience in food production and a strong track record of leading teams to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, process flow, and cost control.

Key Responsibiliites

• Provide operational leadership and direction across departments, ensuring that all functions are aligned with overall business goals.
• Continuously assess and improve processes for efficiency, cost savings, and quality outcomes.
• Mentor and support the Operations Manager and department heads, helping them overcome challenges and build strong internal systems.
• Drive collaboration between kitchen, procurement, and quality control teams to ensure consistency and timely delivery of products.
• Monitor facility-wide performance metrics and translate them into actionable insights for team improvement.
• Lead operational planning and execution for peak seasons, new product lines, or facility expansions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food production regulations at all times.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Staff productivity (indirect): 90%+ adherence to daily production targets across departments under your oversight.
• Operational cost efficiency: Maintain facility operating costs within budget, with a goal of reducing expenses by at least 5% month-on-month.
• Issue resolution oversight: Ensure that departmental complaints or incidents are addressed within 24 hours and root causes analyzed.
• Inventory system accuracy: Drive continuous improvement to reduce discrepancies to below 2% per month.
• Staff retention and engagement: Keep annual turnover rate below 10% through strong team support and culture-building.
• Process innovation milestones: Introduce at least one new operational improvement per quarter that enhances efficiency, cost savings, or product quality.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in operations, with at least 3 years in a food production or food service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational change and process improvement in a structured production setting.
• Familiarity with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP) is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, inventory software, and operations tracking tools.

Core Skill Set:

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing or coaching mid-level operational staff.
• Deep understanding of production workflows, supply chain coordination, and quality assurance in the food sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and drive improvement strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead diverse teams and manage across departments.
• Ability to implement systems, SOPs, and tools that streamline operations and improve accountability.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: Info@tiyahconsulting.com using the job title as the subject.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.