Production Head at Adexen

Job Reference: 1141
Location: Lagos
Industry: FMCG - Consumer Goods
Function: Operations & Production

Job Description
To ensure all production activities and lead team in producing quality products as per applicable standards in an efficient and cost effective manner.

• Will be fully responsible for all machines, equipment and staff within the department
• Set-up production and make sure all needed machines are functioning well and required materials are available before start of shift
• Follow and respect production and maintenance procedures in daily operations
• Lead a team of supervisors and operators to maximize production with the given resources at your disposal
• Solve basic mechanical and electrical faults on machines and work closely with the Maintenance Department to reduce down time
• Work closely with process and machine setters to optimize cycle time.
• Work closely with Mould department to optimize cavities and respect daily preventive maintenance.
• Liaise with Operations Manager and Maintenance department to schedule machines and moulds to optimize production
• Submit and declare all production quantities, breakdowns etc according to the data collection sheet at the close of shift to Factory Manager
• Declare inventory of all materials (neatly arranged) left at work stations at the close of work order
• Ensure team members keep and respect allocated production time i.e start to finish time
• Work in conjunction with the Quality Control department to ensure all products meet the required standards
• Will be required to present production report on daily basis during production meetings and also present action plan and follow up of previous days actions
• Keep production area tidy during working time and at close of shift
• Ensure applicable 5S methodology is applied in housekeeping and at all work areas
• Ensure team members comply with usage of applicable PPEs
• Prepare weekly duty roster according to weekly production order given by Operations Manager
• Ensure full compliance of all health and safety regulations and procedures at your department
• Perform any other duties as will be assigned by management from time to time

Expectations

• Minimum of 5 years working experience based on level of education in a plastics manufacturing company
• Qualification in Mechanical and or Electrical discipline is an advantage
• Supervisory/management/leadership skills experience
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate innovative ideas/techniques in maintenance/problem solving
• Computer literate and able to write reports in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have good command of the English Language