National RGB Manager(FMCG) at Seven Up Bottling Company

SUMMARY

Responsible for optimizing the production operations of RGB on a national scale. This position holds a central purpose in ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production while contributing directly to the brand\'s success, consumer satisfaction, and organizational growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the seamless functioning of the production process. This involves streamlining workflows, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing production efficiency to meet or exceed production targets.
• Define and communicate production targets, timelines, and performance indicators to the team.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing strategy aligned with the organization\'s goals, focusing on operational efficiency, quality control, and scalability.
• Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Continuously strive to enhance production efficiency by optimizing processes, minimizing downtime, and reducing waste
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and monitor expenses to achieve optimal production costs.
• Develop strategies for scaling production capacity as needed to meet market demand while minimizing capital expenditure.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure a seamless flow of raw materials and finished products, minimizing lead times and disruptions
• Responsible for productivity improvement and for cost efficiency. 
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for RGB manufacturing, and hold plant managers accountable for meeting production targets and quality standards.
• Take ownership of the manufacturing budget, ensuring expenditures are within allocated limits and justifying any variances.
• Understands the monetary impact of raw material losses on product, line and business profitability.
• Ensures controls and processes to minimize material losses are in place, respected and understood by the production team.
• Ensures the achievement of the targets for the organization by optimal usage of labour, materials and capital investments.
• Ensures that his/her team completes projects within the deadlines to provide the planned capacity to meet sales demand
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practice adoption among team members
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8– 10 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a beverage bottling company in a managerial capacity.
• Experienced in budgeting and people management 
• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety
• Must Possess CMRP CERTIFICATION or similar Engineering certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in plant manufacturing operations, project planning & implementation.
• Previous new equipment or line installation or extension could be an advantage.
• Good understanding and experience of current WC manufacturing methodologies.
• Good understanding of HQSE modalities and codes.
• Good understanding of GMP and GHK (5S) standards