Assistant Production Manager at Olam Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily biscuit production operations during assigned shifts.
• This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards, safety protocols, and operational efficiency.
• The role will lead, motivate, and monitor a team of production staff, ensuring that all activities align with company policies, standards, and objectives.

Key Deliverables

Shift Management

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities for biscuit manufacturing during assigned shifts.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively to meet production targets and optimize workflow.
• Ensure the production line runs smoothly by monitoring equipment and resolving operational issues promptly.

Production Planning and Execution

• Execute daily production plans and schedules, working closely with the Production Manager to meet production targets.
• Ensure that all products meet specified quality and quantity requirements.
• Monitor and control production parameters to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift.

Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to implement corrective actions for any quality deviations.
• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality protocols are strictly followed on the production floor.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal safety policies, such as hygiene and food safety standards.
• Address potential safety hazards or incidents immediately.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Objective/Goal-oriented mentality
• Computer skills e.g., MS Office, SAP
• Ability to work with data and present for decision making
• Commitment to team leadership
• Ability to learn and apply best practices
• Ability to organize and plan Team tasks
• Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs
• Ability to overcome obstacles and organizational skill necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Problem solving
• Hands on extraction process, wenger machine will be an added advantage