Nigeria Production Manager at UpEnergy

About the Role:

• The Nigeria Production Manager will ultimately ensure the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output.

Key Responsibilities:

• Discus with other managers to formulate production objectives and understand requirements
• Estimate costs and preparing budgets
• Determine the amount of necessary resources (workforce, equipment, raw materials etc.)
• Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime
• Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations
• Monitor production to resolve issues
• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, shift supervisors, technicians, etc.)
• Set productivity goals for each manufacturing team
• Ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements
• Ensure adequate scheduling of staff
• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
• Develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
• Motivate, support and provide guidance to production staff
• Ensure output meets quality standards
• Ensure all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free
• Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production

Planning and Strategy (40%):

• Development of a sustainable and efficient production model
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for increasing production of all Community Carbon products
• Establish initiatives in order to ensure that Community Carbon meets all product production and sales milestones through the development of an efficient production line

Management (35%):

• Reach all Production targets set forth in the KPI document
• Direct management of all the Production Personal.
• Work with the Finance and Admin, HR and Operations and to ensure smooth, transparent production processes
• Provide periodic training and feedback to staff on effective production techniques
• Develop performance indicators and metrics to measure effectiveness of production strategies/personnel
• Oversee recruitment of additional staff.

Admin (25%)

• Report monthly production
• Report monthly costs and previsions
• Develop weekly and monthly production plan

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Must Have

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree, Masters in relevant field is an added advantage
• Project Management (PMP)
• Prior experience with production as a director or manager.
• In-depth knowledge of production management, risk management, and safety regulations.
• Excellent organization, time management, and leadership skills.
• Good use of Microsoft office and ERP software
• High work ethic
• Strong leadership and team building abilities
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills