Factory Manager / Plant Manager at Enoella Consult

Enoella Consult - Our, client is a provider of Engineering solutions playing in multi-level sectors.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Factory Manager / Plant Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To establish and lead the precast concrete manufacturing operations, transforming existing
• equipment assets (legacy equipment) into a quality-focused production facility. The Factory
• Manager will implement ISO 9001-aligned processes, achieve SON/NIS certifications,
• integrate Terra Pave technology, and build a team capable of delivering "zero-damage, guaranteed" products to market.
• This role is critical to client's value proposition of reliability and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and optimize existing equipment
• Implement phased refurbishment program based on technical audit findings
• Establish production schedules for all product lines:
• Electric poles (8m, 10m, 12m)
• Culverts (600-1500mm)
• Kerbs and interlocking stones
• Sandcrete blocks
• Gutters and drainage elements
• Achieve target capacity utilization
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology.

Quality Management System:

• Establish and lead QC laboratory with testing protocols
• Implement "zero tolerance" for sub-standard curing and production
• Achieve SON/NIS certification for electric poles as scheduled
• Implement ISO 9001:2015-aligned quality management system
• Maintain product rejection rate below 2%
• Establish traceability system for all production batches
• Conduct regular quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical & Maintenance Management:

• Oversee implementation of technical audit recommendations
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance program
• Manage equipment refurbishment and upgrade projects
• Maintain equipment history and performance records
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts
• Integrate Terra Pave technology into production processes
• Manage energy efficiency and utility consumption

Team Leadership & Development:

• Recruit and train production team
• Implement safety culture with zero lost-time injury target
• Establish shift patterns and production supervision structure
• Develop skills matrix and training programs for all operators
• Foster "quality first" culture throughout operations
• Conduct regular performance reviews and team meetings
• Ensure proper staffing levels for all production areas.

Cost Management & Efficiency:

• Achieve COGS reduction
• Optimize raw material usage (cement, aggregates, steel)
• Reduce energy consumption through efficient operations
• Minimize waste and implement recycling of rejected concrete
• Monitor and control production costs against budget
• Implement inventory management for raw materials and finished goods
• Report monthly on production KPIs and cost variances.

Professional Qualifications
Essential:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering or related field
• Professional Certification: COREN registration MANDATORY; NSE membership
• preferred
• Experience: 7-10 years in manufacturing management, with minimum 3 years in precast concrete or related construction materials industry
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of concrete technology, mix design, curing processes, and quality testing
• Quality Systems: Experience implementing ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
• Maintenance Management: Proven experience with equipment maintenance  andreliability programs
• Safety Leadership: NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar safety certification
• Equipment Knowledge: Experience with batch plants, molds, vibrating tables,
• curing chambers
• Language: Fluent English essential for team communication.
• Desirable:
• Experience with advanced concrete technologies
• Background in startup or turnaround manufacturing operations
  Knowledge of SON/NIS certification processes for concrete products
• Experience with electric pole production and NEMSA requirements
• Network within Nigerian construction materials industry
• Experience with automated or semi-automated production systems
• Key Competencies & Attributes:
• Hands-on Leadership: Willing to work on factory floor, not just office
• Quality Obsession: Uncompromising commitment to product quality
  Performance Metrics:
• Technical Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
• Safety Focus: Commitment to zero-harm workplace
• Team Builder: Can recruit, train, and motivate production team
• Process Discipline: Implements and follows standard operating procedures
• Results-Driven: Focus on production targets and efficiency metrics
• Adaptability: Can work with legacy equipment while planning upgrades
• Performance Metrics:
• Factory operational with first production as scheduled
• Achieve SON/NIS certification for electric poles as scheduled
• Maintain product rejection rate below 2%
• Achieve optimum capacity utilization
• Zero lost-time injuries (LTIFR = 0)
• Implement preventive maintenance program as scheduled
• COGS at below 70% of revenue
• Recruit and train full production team
• Successful integration of our technology into production
• Produce all starting products to specification: gutters, kerbs, interlocking, poles, blocks.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2026.