Head of Production/Plant at Niyya Food & Drinks Co Ltd

PURPOSE

The Head of Production  reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the company’s day-to-day operating activities, including planning, directing and overseeing all aspects of operational.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide strategic advice to CEO.
• Provide leadership to management of daily organizational operations.
• Develop a broad and deep knowledge of all programs and provide creative solutions to organizational and operational challenges.
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the organization.
• Motivate and lead a high performance management team; attract, recruit and retain required members of the executive team not currently in place.
• Direct company operations to meet budget and other financial goals.
• Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for senior management.
• Demonstrate successful execution of business strategies for company products and services.
• Advise the management team on key planning issues and make recommendations on important business decisions.
• Establish operational processes/ process improvement
• Ensure quality control of all company production output
• Ensure all department heads are fully informed of operational objectives
• Ensure activities comply with organisational requirements for quality management, legal stipulations, and general duty of care.
• Facilitate resolution of issues between departments and take charge in high-priority crises.
• Develop, establish, and direct execution of operating policies to support overall company policies and objectives.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

(IPE FACTOR: Knowledge)

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering required.Additional qualification would be an added advantage.   
• 15 years of well-rounded  experience in managing operations of a Juice/Diary  plants
• 5 - 7 years of leadership experience as Head of Operations/Production.
• Experience in the Nigerian Food/Beverage distribution is highly desirable.
• Willing to work in Kaduna/ upcountry location
• Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition to effective interpersonal skills. Knowledge of local language will be a definite advantage.
• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of employees, including top, middle and supervisory levels of management.
• Thoroughly enjoys solving problems on the shop-floor and has performed close to the work that needs to be done.
• Requires strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.