VIJU Industries Nigeria Limited is a leading player in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector, recognized for its dedication to quality, innovation, and consumer satisfaction. Since its establishment, the company has built a strong reputation by producing nutritious and affordable products that have become household staples across the country.
Its flagship offerings include Viju Milk Drink, Viju BB Star, and a wide variety of flavored yoghurts, fruit milk drinks, and refreshing beverages. The company also produces Mr. V Premium Water and V-Cool Soft Drinks, ensuring a diverse portfolio that caters to different tastes and age groups. Each product is crafted to meet international standards while remaining accessible to Nigerian families.
Guided by values of innovation, quality assurance, accessibility, and sustainability, VIJU Industries continues to expand its product lines and distribution network. Its commitment to excellence has made it a trusted brand not only in Nigeria but also across West Africa. More than a manufacturer, VIJU Industries is a symbol of nourishment and reliability, enriching lives with products that inspire joy, promote well-being, and reflect the company’s vision of making nutrition enjoyable and affordable for all.
Job Summary
- We are a leading beverage manufacturing company in Nigeria, specializing in bottlewater production. We are seeking a highly motivated, result-oriented, and experienced Production Manager to lead our factory's water production operations.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing production efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring machinery uptime, and managing the factory shop floor team to meet production targets.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Execution:
- Plan, organize, and direct the daily operations of the pure water production lines to meet weekly and monthly volume targets.
- Monitor and optimize production processes to minimize material wastage and reduce downtime.
- Oversee the shifting schedules of factory workers to ensure seamless, 24/7 or continuous operations when required.
Quality Control & Compliance:
- Ensure all products strictly comply with NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) and SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria) regulatory standards.
- Implement and maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) on the production floor.
Inventory & Maintenance Coordination:
- Coordinate with the logistics/warehouse team to ensure a steady supply of raw materials (preforms, caps, packing materials) and water treatment chemicals.
- Work closely with the maintenance technicians to schedule preventive maintenance for water treatment plants, blowing machines, and filling lines.
Team Management:
- Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of line supervisors and factory operators.
- Enforce safety protocols on the production floor to prevent workplace accidents.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Food Science, Biochemistry, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, strictly within the FMCG or Beverage industry (experience in water/beverage bottling factories is highly preferred).
- Deep understanding of water treatment processes, injection/blowing molding, and automated filling machinery.
- Proven knowledge of Nigerian regulatory requirements for food and beverages (NAFDAC and SON).
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication skills (experience working with management is a plus).