Assistant Production Manager (Oil Palm) at Bridgemead Limited - 3 Openings

Bridgemead Advisory is a multidisciplinary firm dedicated to helping businesses grow through people and strategy. We combine expertise in human resources, business advisory, and management consultancy to deliver tailored solutions that enhance performance and drive measurable outcomes. Our approach is collaborative and insight-driven; we listen, analyze, and co-create strategies that align with our clients' goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Production Manager (Oil Palm)

Locations: Edo, Lagos, and Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Role brief

• The Assistant Production Manager oversees safe, efficient, and cost-effective production execution by translating production plans into daily operations and optimizing manpower, machinery, materials, and methods (4M).
• The role is responsible for meeting production targets, controlling labor costs, minimizing downtime and waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert weekly and monthly production schedules into daily shift plans
• Allocate manpower, machines, and materials for smooth production execution
• Monitor production output, investigate shortfalls, and implement recovery actions
• Manage attendance, shift rosters, overtime, and payroll accuracy
• Track machine performance, downtime, and maintenance coordination
• Enforce SOPs, quality standards, and waste control measures
• Monitor production costs and drive efficiency improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE use, and incident reporting
• Prepare accurate daily production and operational reports
• Supervise team discipline, performance, and workforce development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily production target achievement: 95–100%
• Machine utilization: ≥85%
• Labor cost and overtime within budget
• Defect and wastage within approved limits
• Payroll accuracy: 100%
• Zero major safety violations
• Accurate and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.

Experience:

• 5–8 years manufacturing experience
• 2–3 years in supervisory/assistant managerial role
• Experience in production planning, labor control, and cost management.

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• ERP and advanced Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement preferred.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using "ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER" as the subject of the email.