Factory Head - Bottled and Sachet Water at Noble-Eagle Industries Limited

Nobel-Eagle Industries Limited is a dynamic manufacturing powerhouse with a diverse portfolio spanning edible oils, bottled water, animal feeds, breakfast cereals, palm kernel oil, and seasoning cubes. Noble-Eagle is a formidable industrial entity that seamlessly integrates various production lines and delivers exceptional products that cater to the evolving needs of local and global markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Factory Head - Bottled and Sachet Water

Location: Owo, Ondo
Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Reports To: SD/MD/ GMD

Job Description
Purpose of the Role:

• To manage the entire factory operations for both bottled and sachet water production, ensuring that output meets quality standards, regulatory requirements, and market demand while optimizing resources and minimizing production costs.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of bottled and sachet water production lines.
• Ensure efficient and timely production, meeting daily, weekly, and monthly output targets.
• Manage water treatment systems, filtration, bottling/sachet filling, capping/sealing, and packaging operations.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control and hygiene protocols.
• Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, ISO, and other statutory regulations.
• Coordinate periodic lab testing for microbial, physical, and chemical water parameters.

Plant Maintenance & Utilities:

• Supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of machinery and utilities (blowers, compressors, UV treatment, RO systems, etc.).

People & Performance Management:

• Lead and supervise production supervisors, technicians, machine operators, and other support staff.
• Monitor employee performance, provide training, and enforce discipline and safety practices.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Manage raw materials (preforms, sachet rolls, caps, labels, chemicals) and packaging materials.
• Optimize resource utilization to reduce wastage and cost per unit.

Safety & Hygiene:

• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and personal hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular safety drills and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Coordination & Reporting:

• Coordinate with procurement, sales, logistics, and HR departments.
• Prepare daily production reports, yield analysis, and machine utilization reports for top management.

Educational Qualifications

• B.Sc./B.Eng. in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications in food safety, water treatment, or GMP/HACCP – preferred.

Experience:

• 8–10 years in beverage/water production.
• At least 3–5 years in a factory management or plant head role.

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of bottled and sachet water production processes.
• Familiarity with water treatment (RO, UV, Ozonation), filling machines, and packaging systems.
• Strong leadership, team coordination, and communication skills.
• Proficient in using ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Sound understanding of NAFDAC, SON, and ISO 22000 standards.

Behavioral Traits:

• Detail-oriented and hands-on leadership style.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple production lines.

Critical Success Factors:

• High product quality with zero contamination or customer complaints.
• Minimum machine downtime with efficient preventive maintenance.
• Compliance with regulatory standards without penalties.
• Consistent product output with optimized cost per unit.
• High staff productivity with low turnover.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: humanresources@nobleeagle.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Candidates interested in applying for this role should possess the required experience in a conglomerate environment to ensure they are well-prepared to address the complexities of their respective challenges in the manufacturing landscape.