Operations Manager at Winco Foam Industries Limited

Location: Ketu, Lagos

About the Role

• The Role of the Operations Manager is to plan, direct and coordinate the companyТs operations function.
• The individual will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness through the implementation of effective methods and strategies across all fronts in the business as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational elements of Winco Foam Industries Limited, Lagos:
• Learn how Winco Foam Lagos operations work, optimize and manage every aspect of our operations function.
• Monitor and analyse the current system of production, check if its effective and work out a strategy for improvement if necessary.
• Responsible for the delivery of overall operational targets.
• Plan, schedule and review workload and manpower to ensure targets are being met.
• Liaising with other team members including interacting with managers of different areas of the organization.
• Manage inventory and supply chain of products.
• Communicate with all relevant employees to ensure delivery times are met
• Ensures the production team has enough time to manufacture and deliver products based on the client's request
• Create a detailed schedule based on strict deadlines
• Create and maintain detailed manuals that document all relevant parts of the Winco foam operating model.
• Demonstrate achievement of results e.g. business improvements, cost savings, revenue generation.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Drive Business Continuity initiatives

Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering is required or other related discipline. (MBA and professional certification is an added advantage)
• At least 5 years of post-graduate, full-time work experience
• Experience managing operations, including detailed budgeting and reporting, in a manufacturing environment
• Conversant with templates for capturing operations downtime effectiveness.
• Experience managing and coordinating teams to deliver on a tight schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good Oral & Written communication
• Team building and leadership skills.