• Application Deadline:
• Position: Plant Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 - 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Engineering / Technical  , Manufacturing 

About the Job 

• Coordinate key plant operations activities (manufacturing, quality, Supply Chain and support functions i.e., Finance, HR, IS and Process systems) to deliver high-quality products and services at the lowest cost whilst consistently meeting internal and external customers demands, in line with the corporate objective.

Your New Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Cost optimization, budget delivery and control of main cost drivers in Manufacturing


• Ensure adherence to Food and Beverage Legislation, TCCC Standards, ISO certification,


• Good Manufacturing Practices, and other internal and external regulatory compliance Drive MANEx to deliver a high productivity standard in the plant


• Ensure usage and exploitations of management systems to affect financial controls positively and maximize profit


• Prepare, present, and interpret Manufacturing KBIs, make recommendations which result in increased productivity and efficiency, reduced cost, and improved customer satisfaction


• Builds team's capabilities through the implementation of training and development programs and maintains high levels of employee relationships


• Establish and maintain productive relationships with the team, internal customers, peers, institutions, suppliers


• Maintain high (100%) standard of GMP, Safety and Security in the plant and all sales depots


• Exploit management tools (BASIS, PRS - production reporting system, IM - inventory management, IC - internal control, EXIM - excellence in manufacturing etc.) to maximize opportunities for cost optimization


• Relate with the commercial team on demand and Operational planning to drive for profitable volume growth


• Deliver quality products at the right time and mix (SKU's store keeping units) to all sales depots within the prescribed sales stock levels


• Balanced knowledge in general management, manufacturing, financial and supply chain management to provide strategic leadership.

Education / Knowledge

• University and/or Advanced Degree relevant to Manufacturing (Engineering, Food & Beverage Processing related)


• 7-10 years of cognate experience in driving high performing manufacturing operations


• In-depth knowledge of bottling operations and technologies: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health & Safety

Do You Have These Skills?

• Excellent management skills


• Ability to manage unstable sales demand Forecasting and supply chain requirement


• Effective planning & organizing


• Results orientation


• Ability to work under challenging conditions


• Manufacturing Excellence


• Effective leadership and track record of building high performing teams


• Analytical, reporting and communication


• Ability to make and communicate tough decisions


• Ability to think tactically and strategically


• Ability to think in terms of functional sustainability rather than short term wins


• Coaching and mentorship


• Ability to empower managers.