Product Manager at BOGO Beverages

Purpose of the Role

• The production manager oversees the plant's day-to-day operations from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• He/she will develop and implement processes that maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

Role and Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities.
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departments’ managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished promptly and cost-effectively.
• Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditure, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment, replacing, or adjusting
• plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Demonstrate leadership, communication proficiency, decision-making, problem-solving and analysis, financial management, and business acumen.
• Quality Management Systems – Compliance with QMS standards protocol and procedures at suppliers – Non-conformance with deliveries.
• BOMs – create product codes (finish) and components, build and complete Bill of Materials.

Qualifications & Skills Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• 7+ years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Team player/builder and a driver of value-added results.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, project planning, cost control, and program management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence others and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience in ISO and FDA/NAFDAC quality and standards preferred.
• Proven track record of success in implementing programs and business initiatives.
• Strong internal and external communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to energize and develop all levels of the organization.
• A Global mindset.
• Experience in expanding plant sites preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and attention to detail
• Well-skilled in relationship building, negotiations, communication, computer knowledge, innovations, and drive.