Production Manager - Elizabeth Maddeux, Abuja

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. Position Overview:

• 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 & safety requirements while optimizing people, processes, and equipment to meet business targets.

Key Responsibilities: Production & 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 & 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 (HSE) 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 & 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 & 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 (% achievement).

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Downtime and production loss hours.

• Yield and waste reduction percentage.

• Cost per unit produced.

• Defect rate / rejection rate.

• Compliance with quality and safety audits.

• On-time order fulfillment rate.

• Employee producti...