OPERATIONS MANAGER-VACANCY AT UAC FOODS LIMITED

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have an ability to implement strategies to manage plant, processes, people and budget to deliver business objectives/targets in a cost-effective way without compromising on quality, health & safety in an environmentally friendly manner with a highly motivated workforce. The ideal candidates should have strong experience in Food and Beverage Manufacturing sector with expertise in Production management, HSE Compliance, Quality control & Engineering Processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and Implement knowledge of key technologies or operational changes that optimize production and lead to improved productivity, cost reductions as well as enhance competitive advantage.
• Create relevant Standard Operating Procedures for factory in terms of material usage rate, Quality/Safety requirements, manning levels, etc.
• Stock management and control.
• Having a keen eye on budgets and budgetary changes, also ensure effective budgetary control so as to deliver on corporate objectives.
• Initiate and implement policies that will promote better operations of the factory for high efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
• Ensure resources control and optimization of operations.
• Implement Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP plan for the operations.
• Ensure the availability of all Safety & Hygiene facilities, their proper application and usage within the factory.
• Provide leadership and direction to the operations team. Responsibilities include fostering an environment that inspires creativity, growth, discipline and respect for the individual, also, performance evaluations, on-the-job training for subordinates and learning for self, budgetary responsibilities, lean and effective manufacturing structure as well as ensuring that goals are met in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in FMCG sector
• B Sc or HND in Pure/Applied Science or Engineering
• Excellent Business Process Design knowledge
• Good Financial Management and Corporate Finance knowledge.
• Good at information management. · Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Innovative and creative with good externally orientation.
• Sound business knowledge and self-confidence.
• Possess integrity and excellent customer management.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and Quality management systems (HACCP, ISO)
• Proficiency in SAP ERP system

Location: Lagos State, Nigeria.

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