Chief Technical Officer at a Joint Venture Automobile Company - Workforce Group

Posted on Tue 28th Jan, 2020 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Workforce Group - Our client, a joint Venture Automobile company set up to construct and operate an automobile assembly plant in Nigeria is seeking to recruit qualified candidates to fill the position below

Job Title: Chief Technical Officer

Location: Kaduna
Reports To: Managing Director

Job Purpose

  • The Ideal candidate will be working closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for production activities, striving for best in products and business practices to deliver to the customer’s expectations, managing teams and projects across the business.

Scope of Responsibility

  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving key performance indicators across all areas of the manufacturing function to ensure that all products are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards. He/she will ensure health, safety and environmental issues are prioritised and facilitated.

Job Content
Strategy and Development:

  • Overall responsibility for Manufacturing activities across the business
  • Create and implement best practices manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance.

General and Task Management:

  • Lead, develop and implement productivity programmes across all areas of responsibility.

People Management:

  • Provide leadership to sections under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reduction.

Financial and Budget Management:

  • Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets
  • Prepare the annual Manufacturing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to implementation.

Relationship Management:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

Key Competencies:

  • Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.

Qualifications and Experience

  • First degree in Automobile, Mechanical, Production Engineering or a relevant Engineering / Manufacturing discipline.
  • Minimum of 15 years cognate post-graduation experience.
  • Must be registered with COREN.
  • Must have the knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components and manufacturing techniques.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online