Production Manager at JMG Limited

JMG is a diversified solution provider with a broad portfolio in power generation, electrical infrastructures, and industrial equipment. With over 20 years of experience in Africa and strong partnerships with some of the world's leading brands, JMG combines global technologies and regional expertise to fulfill the African market's development needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Manage Gbagada factory in accordance with Company’s policies and manufacturing procedures, including personnel, materials, equipment and tooling.
• Manage production work routine (start, close, breaks, overtime, vacation, absenteeism, discipline, shift pattern).
• Maintain production work flow by monitoring steps of the process to meet specifications and deadlines; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring employees and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Manage the inventory to ensure that JMG Ltd has always the supply needed to complete production quotas quickly and efficiently, place orders when necessary in advance so inventory is restocked before depletion.
• Maintaining Standard factory, 5S & 8 waste standards.
• Prepare and participate in Inventory Control Audits and manage all idle stocks.
• Monitor & achieve efficiency improvement, quality and machine capability targets.
• Confirm weekly production plan, ensure material is available and return material surplus to Stores.
• Monitor tooling list, ensure availability and fit for purpose and make sure Torque tooling is calibrated and used where specified.
• Plan and organizes production schedules, assess project and resource requirements, determine quality control standards, manage production processes and ensure that the production is cost effective.
• Audit QA checklist for content, accuracy & completion and ensure section awareness and understanding of Quality Control Manual. Complete sample PDI Quality Checks.
• Get the Real root cause of any failure
• Re-negotiate timescales or production schedules as necessary, select, order and purchase materials.
• Estimate, negotiate and agree budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
• Organize the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment. Manage weekly preventative maintenance program adherence and report equipment breakdown immediately.
• Monitor Quarantine area and log in each section and is accountable for minimum WIP in All Quarantine area.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning employees; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards and health and safety regulations.
• Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and employee requirements; implementing change.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Act as representative on management teams and projects and ensure appropriate technical documentation is always available when needed.
• Plan & Validate NPI in meeting the standard and close up as planned.
• Take up IMS responsibilities such as reporting unsafe act, condition or procedure in the work place, participating in fire or emergency drill at work, participating in incident reporting and investigation when necessary and adherence to Company policies.

Application Closing Date
23rd June, 2023.