Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our Client, a leading chemical company, is recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Production Manager - Expatriate
Job Reference: 1215
Location: Lagos
Function: Operations & Production
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Job Descriptions
- The Production Manager supervises, leads and continuously develops the production capabilities of the Company. A strong focus is on the production of glues and adhesives (casein, white glues etc.), the production of styrene acrylic, the production of hygiene chemicals (caustic soda etc.) and on the production of consumer chemicals (liquid dish wash, detergents, textile care products etc.). New projects in the agro-chemical space (liquid glucose, modification of starch etc.) are likely.
- The Production Manager will play a critical role in the development of new product and projects, and hence in achieving the ambitious growth targets of the Company.
Responsibilities
- Production oversight: Day to day supervision of production of all products of the Company
- Production setup: Continuous improvement of existing production processes and set up of production processes for new production lines
- Production and supply chain planning: Interaction with sales teams to prepare short and long term production plans, and definition of procurement plans
- Quality Assurance: Continuous monitoring of product quality and implementation of recommendations from Quality Control and Internal Audit Departments
- Product development: Research and development of new chemicals products across the entire range of products of the Company (paint chemicals, glues / adhesives, hygiene, consumer chemicals, agrochemicals etc.)
- Project development: Support of conceptualization and implementation of new business projects, i.e. new production lines and factory extensions
- Team management: Identification of manpower needs and skills requirements, continuous development of the skills and knowledge of the production team, performance management, identification and support of personal and professional growth of high performers
Expectations and Requirements
- Master in Chemistry or related subject mandatory, Ph.D. a bonus (preferred area: polymer technology)
- Certifications in relevant management topics are a bonus (health, safety and environment; human resources; production and process improvement etc.)
- At least 10 years of experience in the production of specialty chemicals
- Experience in the production of casein glue is a must
- Experience in some of the relevant products like styrene acrylic, hygiene chemicals, consumer chemicals and agro-chemicals are strongly desired
Offer
- Attractive expatriate package.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
candidates should:
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