• Application Deadline:
• Position: Assistant Production Manager (Oil Palm)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Role brief:

• The Assistant Production Manager oversees safe, efficient, and cost-effective production execution by translating production plans into daily operations and optimizing manpower, machinery, materials, and methods (4M).


• The role is responsible for meeting production targets, controlling labor costs, minimizing downtime and waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert weekly and monthly production schedules into daily shift plans


• Allocate manpower, machines, and materials for smooth production execution


• Monitor production output, investigate shortfalls, and implement recovery actions


• Manage attendance, shift rosters, overtime, and payroll accuracy


• Track machine performance, downtime, and maintenance coordination


• Enforce SOPs, quality standards, and waste control measures


• Monitor production costs and drive efficiency improvements


• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE use, and incident reporting


• Prepare accurate daily production and operational reports


• Supervise team discipline, performance, and workforce development

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily production target achievement: 95–100%


• Machine utilization: ≥85%


• Labor cost and overtime within budget


• Defect and wastage within approved limits


• Payroll accuracy: 100%


• Zero major safety violations


• Accurate and timely reporting

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• 5 - 8 years of manufacturing experience


• 2 - 3 years in supervisory/assistant managerial role


• Experience in production planning, labor control, and cost management

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• ERP and advanced Excel proficiency


• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement preferred