• Application Deadline:
• Position: General Plant Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 15 years


• Location Kebbi


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for a General Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.


• Will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Will develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.


• Will ensure that our products remain the dominant commodity in the market, and to ensure that all departments are manned by experienced and capable members of staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations;


• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards;


• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping;


• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results;


• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus;


• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions;


• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff;


• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime;


• Commit to plant safety procedures;


• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets;


• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements;


• Influence and learn from below;


• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering with a minimum of SecondClass Lower or Upper Credit respectively.


• A Master's Degree and/ or, relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.


• At least 15 years relevant experience preferably in a Rice Milling Plant or in the alternative, any large scale food processing Plant, with at least 5 years in a Management position. Deep understanding of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) principles and practices.


• Versatile in safety procedures for plant operations and activities.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Plant Manager;


• Proven managerial experience;


• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources);


• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise;


• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes;


• Computer literacy;


• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example;


• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.