Assistant Production Manager

Position Overview

Vitafoam Nigeria Plc is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Production Manager to join our dynamic and expanding team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of our production floor, ensuring that machinery, manpower, and materials are perfectly synchronized. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the flow of our sandwich panel and insulation board lines while driving efficiency and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams across shifts to ensure daily output targets for PU sandwich panels and chemical systems are met
• Monitor raw material consumption (Polyols, Isocyanates, and Pentane) to prevent stock-outs and minimize chemical wastage
• Maintain accurate daily production logs, downtime reports, and quality check sheets for management review
• Identify and resolve immediate technical issues on the production line to minimize downtime
• Enforce Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols on the factory floor, ensuring all staff use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Conduct hourly inspections of finished products to ensure they meet specified density, thickness, and fire-retardant standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Chemistry
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Foam, Chemicals, or FMCG)
• Familiarity with high-pressure foaming machines or lamination plants
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5S) and Six Sigma principles
• Willingness to work flexible shifts (day/night) as required by the production schedule

Location

Lagos, Nigeria