• Application Deadline:
• Position: Production Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Production Manager to oversee and manage the company’s production operations.


• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining machinery and equipment, minimizing downtime, ensuring product quality, and meeting daily and monthly production targets.


• The ideal candidate should have strong engineering, electrical, mechanical, and technical skills, with a proven track record of managing production operations in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily tissue paper production activities


• Ensure production targets are achieved efficiently and within scheduled timelines


• Monitor the operation and performance of production machines and equipment


• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical, mechanical, and technical faults affecting production


• Work closely with maintenance personnel to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance


• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce machine breakdowns and production downtime


• Ensure proper installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems, production equipment, and machinery


• Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements or replacements where necessary


• Supervise, train, and coordinate production operators, technicians, and other production staff


• Ensure production staff comply with company policies, standard operating procedures, and safety regulations


• Monitor the efficient use of raw materials and minimize production waste


• Maintain proper production records, including output, machine downtime, material usage, maintenance activities, and production losses


• Ensure that finished products meet the required quality standards


• Work with the Quality Control team to identify and resolve production-related quality issues


• Analyze production challenges and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency and productivity


• Ensure proper housekeeping and a safe working environment within the production area


• Manage production costs and identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenses


• Liaise with procurement and management to ensure timely availability of raw materials, spare parts, and other production requirements


• Prepare regular production reports for management


• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, environmental, and manufacturing standards


• Recommend upgrades, modifications, or improvements to machinery and production processes


• Perform other duties related to production and technical operations as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field


• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in production or manufacturing management


• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, industrial machinery and production equipment


• Practical knowledge of machine troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in tissue paper converting, FMCG, packaging, or similar manufacturing industries will be an advantage


• Knowledge of tissue paper production and converting machines


• Experience with industrial electrical systems, motors, sensors, control panels, PLCs, and automation


• Knowledge of generators, compressors, pumps, and other industrial utility systems


• Familiarity with inventory management and spare-parts control


• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased production efficiency


• Control of production costs


• Good understanding of production processes and manufacturing operations


• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults


• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills


• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures


• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, machine manuals, and technical drawings


• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures


• Strong leadership, communication, and team-management skills


• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines


• Good computer skills and ability to prepare production reports and analyze production data.

The successful candidate should be:

• Technically competent and hands-on


• Safety-conscious and quality-focused


• A strong problem solver


• Organized and results-oriented


• Able to lead and motivate a production team


• Proactive and capable of working independently


• Reliable, disciplined, and able to work under pressure


• Willing to respond to urgent technical or production issues when required.