Group Head, Technical at an International FMCG Company - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen was mandated by an international FMCG company to recruit an experienced individual for their operations in the position below:

Job Title: Group Head, Technical

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Seniority: Director
Job Category: Engineering and Production
Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities

• The Group Head - Technical Services leads the capital asset creation, management and optimization for the group. The role builds strategic relationships with Suppliers/ Partners and collaborates with respective BUs to drive most efficient and effective utilization of assets. He provides technical leadership across the group.
• Capital Assets Creation: Build and deliver capital asset creation plan in line with the Strategic Growth Plan of the group keeping long-term sustainability, best in class and support. Signs off Bill of Material (BOM) for all capex projects.
• Technology & Equipment Suppliers/Partner Relationship: Build strategic relationships with all key equipment and technology suppliers to deliver most economic and efficient delivery, performance and service
• Asset Care: Develop a framework and program to ensure great asset care of critical and important assets.
• Project Management: Develops a robust project planning and management system to ensure all new capex projects are delivered within timelines, cost and quality. Individually drive supplier-side project requirements.
• Asset, Process, and Cost Optimisation: Drive asset, process and cost optimization across major capital assets. Collaborate with BU teams to ensure optimization projects are delivered.
• Provide Technical leadership and is the "go-to person" for all technical challenges
• Technical & Quality Audits: Set up Central Audit function and audit framework (in line with HSE and other standards); build Technical Quality Index and conduct audits to build a culture of improvement.
• People Management: Build, guide and mentor a passionate and knowledgeable technical team

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Automation) or similar
• MBA is a plus
• Qualification in Project Management is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a similar technical & engineering position in an international corporation
• Multi-factory supervision experience
• Food and beverage manufacturing experience preferred
• Lean manufacturing culture and cost saving approach.
• Understanding of best-practice reliability processes and techniques
• Highly skilled in production, Quality and safety processes
• Familiar with industrial equipment and utilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in managing a large multicultural technical team
• Previous experience in emerging markets / Africa / Nigeria is a plus
• Ability for travel to operating locations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.