General Manager at University of Lagos

The successful candidate will be responsible for Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling and supervising activities of the factory in an integrated and efficient manner.

Location: Unilag, Akoka Lagos

Key Deliverables

• Optimizes production processes by reducing waste and production time and improving labor efficiency.
• Devises methodologies to collect pertinent and up-to-date information from all sections of the factory about the quality and efficiency of operations.
• Analyses data on the efficiency of the factory, using appropriate models and statistical approaches and provides timely report to senior management.
• Conducts in-depth studies to develop and enhance the product to meet the needs and expectations of company and customer.
• Provides daily (weekly) confirmation report to the Management about performance of the business.
• Supervises the quality of raw materials and packaging materials in all shifts to ensure they are defect-free upon reception, during storage and handling and ensures production capacity utilization will not be affected by use of poor or damaged raw materials and/or packaging materials.
• Completes production plan by: scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing set assignments, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and contractors, providing them with accurate information
• Liaising with stakeholders in order to ensure that organisational deliverables are constantly met.
• Ensuring the departmental target is met, exceeded and managing expectations where necessary

Minimum Experience/Qualification

• Bsc in Food Technology or Food Science and Engineering
• 7-10 years relevant work experience in an FMCG, Food or water production company
• MBA and or other certification is an added advantage

Knowledge/ Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Production, Sales and Distribution in an FMCG
• Strong communicator with ability to connect with people at all levels
• Supervisory / Managerial ability
• Self-motivated and excellent attention to details.