Operations Manager – Dairies at a Multinational FMCG Company – Dragnet Solutions Limited

Operations Manager – Dairies

Location: Nationwide

Job Description

• The Operations Manager will be responsible for Planning, controlling and coordinating resources (people, machines and raw materials) of the Dairies operating unit in a view to manufacture quality ice cream products which meet regulatory and customer requirements at the right time, mix and cost in line with business set targets.

Duties

• Managing the factory’s day to day operations.
• Controlling factory’s operation cost.
• Set and maintain the factory budget.
• Ensures good manufacturing practices to minimize generation of rejects through compliance with laid-down procedures and specifications.
• Implement quality and food safety systems.
• Responsible for factory hygiene standards
• Represent the factory on various Project Teams
• Manage supplier and customer service levels
• Manage working capital
• Develop and execute value analysis projects
• Develop subordinates and implement shop floor development initiatives
• Compile the factory capacity and capability studies for future capital expenditures.
• Negotiate with trade unions with assistance from Human Resources to get agreement on working conditions.
• Identifies and makes a recommendation for the training needs of staff and Plan and organize in-house and external training to improve staff competencies
• Keeps in touch with current developments in manufacturing methods, operations management, equipment and materials related to the company’s products and operations.
• Prepares reports on factory activities for Management decisions.
• Carries out any other job as assigned by GM Manufacturing in line with the company policy.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc., B. Eng. or HND.
• 7 years’ relevant experience in FMCG industry
• Must have good understanding and experience in manufacturing process.
• Must have driven manufacturing operations in FMCG sector.
• Good knowledge of strategic planning
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team cohesion

Application Deadline
28th October, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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