Job Description
Job Summary
- Our client is looking to hire a Factory Operations Manager to oversee all the activities within the plant.
- The Factory Operations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for all factory functions — production, quality, maintenance, logistics, and safety.
- The role ensures the smooth running of factory operations while meeting productivity, cost, and quality objectives.
- The Manager will drive operational excellence, ensure alignment with the company’s vision, and build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork across departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety goals are met.
- Develop and execute strategic operational plans to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize costs.
- Ensure timely coordination between production, supply chain, logistics, and maintenance units.
- Manage budgets, forecast operational costs, and control expenses within approved limits.
- Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- Drive quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with industry and company standards.
- Lead safety initiatives, ensuring strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top operational talent, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure availability and efficient use of raw materials.
- Analyze factory performance data and implement corrective measures where necessary.
- Ensure factory operations comply with regulatory and environmental requirements.
- Represent the factory in management meetings and contribute to company-wide strategic decisions.
- Lead cross-functional projects focused on operational innovation and sustainability.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Operations (MBA preferred).
- 8 - 10 years of experience in factory or plant management, preferably in manufacturing or construction industries.
- Strong experience in production planning, logistics, and process improvement.
- Proven leadership in managing budgets and large operational teams.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
Salary
N800,000 - 1,000,000 Monthly.