Ongoing Recruitment at Michael Stevens Consulting

The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Influence and learn from below
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Plant Manager
• Proven managerial experience
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• BS degree in Business Management or related field with not less than 20 years experinece in Plant Operations with emphasis on food processing.

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On behalf of our Client a Leading FMCG, we are recruiting for the position of a SHIFT PRODUCTION MANAGER in their Soya  Bean Processing Factory located in Illorin, Kwara State.

Role Description

• Oversees, monitors, and control the quality assurance programs for all ingredients, raw and packaging materials, process inspection, intermediate products and finished products to produce high quality products.
• Tracking and reporting agreed quality, production & inventory performance metrics. In charge of inventory management for all incoming raw materials & finished goods.
• Coordinating with Copacker to identify all issues CTQ and ensuring adequate RCA & solutions.
• Ensuring product availability in the right mix to fulfil sales demands.
• Drives continuous improvement through effective quality governance.
• Tracks and communicates KPIs and implements corrective action.
• Liaises with procurement by communicating raw material or packaging standards and quality issues.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures in line with the Company’s Operating Requirement and ISO standards to ensure all products meet stipulated quality and food safety standards and are produced and stored under conditions that make them fit for human consumption.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• HND / BSC in Food Science and Technology or Applied Sciences.
• At least 10 years’ experience in the FMCG Sector, out of which 4 years must be in the Food Processing Sector sector.
• Excellent communication, planning, basic process management and computer skills.

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Job brief

We are looking for a reliable Maintenance Manager to oversee all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the company’s facilities. You will be the one to ensure that your colleagues have the best physical resources available to complete their duties according to budget.

A great maintenance manager will have a solid understanding of plumbing and electrical systems as well as carpentry and other crafts. They will be well-versed in all maintenance process and health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will also have aptitude in undertaking administrative tasks such as reporting, budgeting etc.

The goal is to ensure the company facilities are well-cared for and adequate to support the company’s business operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
• Check electrical and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
• Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff (custodians, janitors etc.)
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Ensure health and safety policies are complied with

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as maintenance manager or other managerial role
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
• Ability to keep track of and report on activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent; Degree from a vocational school or BSc/BA in business administration or facility management will be an advantage
• Valid Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) will be a plus