2W & 3W Assembly Production Manager at Simba Group

The Simba Group, founded in Nigeria in 1988, is a conglomerate with operations across Nigeria’s most dynamic economic sectors. The Group commands leadership positions in all five companies that share a simple, yet effective, corporate vision: providing the customer with unparalleled satisfaction.

The Group has businesses operating in a number of sectors critical to Nigeria’s sustained development: agriculture, alternative energy, backup power supply systems, networking and data transmission, ICT infrastructure development, and commercial vehicles sales and servicing. We operate a network oftenbranches, ensuring the availability of our products and services throughout Nigeria, with our reach extending to the remotest corners of the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: 2W & 3W Assembly Production Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and goal-oriented Production Manager to lead our Assembly Plant operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality production of finished goods.
• The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in assembly line setup, lean manufacturing, manpower management, and cross-functional coordination across a dynamic shop floor environment.

Description

• Plan, organize, and manage day-to-day operations of the assembly lines to meet production targets in terms of volume, quality, cost, and timelines.
• Monitor and control production schedules, resource allocation, takt time, and workflow balancing.
• Lead, train, and supervise assembly supervisors, line leaders, and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams for smooth execution of assembly operations.
• Analyze and optimize productivity metrics – OEE, downtime, cycle time, rejection %, and rework levels.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 / EHS protocols).
• Drive implementation of Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, TPM, SMED) and problem-solving frameworks (PDCA, RCA, FMEA).
• Manage material flow on the shop floor using Just-In-Time (JIT), pull systems, or digital assembly control systems.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) ramp-up, changeovers, and process validation at the assembly line.
• Report production performance to senior management and recommend improvements in plant operations and efficiency.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: careers@simba.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.