Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Production Manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily production activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely manufacturing of FMCG products.
- The role ensures compliance with quality standards, food safety regulations, and health and safety requirements while optimizing people, processes, and equipment to meet business targets.
Key Responsibilities
Production and Operations:
- Plan, organize, and control daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in line with demand forecasts.
- Ensure uninterrupted production flow while meeting volume, quality, and cost targets.
- Optimize machine utilization, manpower deployment, and material usage.
- Monitor production output and take corrective actions to address deviations.
Quality, Safety, and Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and GMP requirements.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory bodies such as NAFDAC, SON, and other applicable standards.
- Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies on the shop floor.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and rework.
People Management:
- Supervise and lead production supervisors, line leaders, and operators.
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and on-the-job training.
- Foster a culture of discipline, teamwork, and accountability on the shop floor.
- Ensure adequate manpower planning and shift management.
Cost and Efficiency Management
- Control production costs including labor, raw materials, utilities, and consumables.
- Drive efficiency improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing and waste reduction.
- Support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with management.
Reporting and Coordination
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
- Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Escalate production risks, breakdowns, or shortages promptly with solutions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production output vs plan (percentage achievement).
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Downtime and production loss hours.
- Yield and waste reduction percentage.
- Cost per unit produced.
- Defect rate or rejection rate.
- Compliance with quality and safety audits.
- On-time order fulfillment rate.
- Employee productivity per shift.
- Incident and accident rate on the shop floor.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing, with at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and shop floor management.
- Experience working with automated or semi-automated production lines.
- Knowledge of GMP, HSE standards, and Nigerian regulatory requirements (NAFDAC and SON).
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Good analytical and reporting skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and basic ERP systems.