Jobs at Proten

Location: 9th Mile, Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead and integrate all plant operations, including Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering & Maintenance, Warehousing, Logistics, HSE, and Facilities.
• The role will ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, product quality, customer service, and sustainable business growth by aligning demand, production capacity, inventory, procurement, maintenance, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:

• Lead manufacturing and plant operations to achieveproduction, quality, cost, safety, and service targets.
• Optimize utilization of people, equipment, materials, and plant capacity.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity, Lean practices, and continuous improvement.

Planning & Supply Chain:

• Oversee production planning, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain coordination.
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and procurement.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and finished goods to meet customer requirements.

Engineering, Quality & HSE:

• Ensure equipment reliability through effective preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Drive compliance with quality, regulatory, environmental, and HSE requirements.
• Promote a culture of zero harm, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Performance & Operational Governance:

• Lead daily and weekly operational performance reviews covering production, safety, quality, maintenance, inventory, and customer service.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports.
• Drive timely closure of actions arising from operational reviews, audits, and S&OP meetings.
• Present operational performance and recommendations to senior management.

Cost & Business Performance:

• Manage operational budgets and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Improve productivity, reduce waste, and maximize asset utilization.
• Support plant profitability and overall business objectives.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary operational teams.
• Foster collaboration acrossOperations, Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR, and Customer Experience.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, execution, and results.

Facilities & Infrastructure:

• Oversee plant facilities, utilities, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Ensure the availability and reliability of critical utilities, includingpower, water, and waste management systems.
• Coordinate facility improvement, refurbishment, and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure facilities comply with relevant safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• MBA or Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, APICS/CSCP, NEBOSH, or equivalent are desirable.
• Minimum 10 years' manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior operations leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-functional manufacturing operations.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, chemical, or industrial operationsis preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, supply chain, inventory management, maintenance, quality, HSE, and operational excellence.
• Experience with ERP and operational analytics tools such as Odoo, SAP, or Power BI is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Manufacturing Operations | Production Planning | S&OP | Supply Chain Management | Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement | Cost Optimization | Quality & HSE | Asset & Facilities Management | Budget Management | Leadership & People Management | Operational Analytics | Stakeholder Management.

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Job Summary

• They are seeking a commercially driven Business Manager to oversee property operations, drive financial performance, enhance tenant experience, and support the sustainable growth of a premium property management company.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth, profitability, occupancy, and client retention.
• Manage property operations, facilities, maintenance, security, and estate services.
• Oversee rent, service charge, billing, collections, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Manage tenants, residents, vendors, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Supervise property improvement, renovation, and development projects.
• Ensure compliance with property laws, lease agreements, safety standards, and company policies.
• Identify operational risks, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.
• Lead teams and monitor operational and financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Estate Management, Property Management, or a related field.
• A Master's Degree (e.g., MBA) is an advantage.
• 5–8 years’ experience in property/estate management or multi-site operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong financial, commercial, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, collections, vendors, tenants, projects, and compliance.
• Knowledge of Nigerian property laws and tenancy regulations.
• Professional certifications such as RICS, IFMA, PMP, or equivalent are an advantage.

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Job Summary

• Our client in the manufacturing sector (Hygiene & Baby Products) is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control operations, ensuring raw materials, production processes, packaging, and finished products consistently meet company, customer, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO standards, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Oversee QA/QC, laboratory testing, product release, inspections, and traceability.
• Manage CAPA, deviations, non-conformances, root-cause investigations, and change controls.
• Lead internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Drive improvements in product quality, yield, waste reduction, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Manage customer complaints and supplier quality performance.
• Develop quality dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop the quality team while promoting a strong quality culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical/Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years’ quality management experience in manufacturing, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in QMS, GMP, CAPA, audits, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of SPC, root-cause analysis, process validation, risk management, and supplier quality.
• Professional certification in Quality Management, ISO Lead Auditing, Lean Six Sigma, or related fields is an advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and quality data analysis.

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Location: 9th Mile, Enugu

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a commercially driven Strategic Senior Sales & Marketing Manager to lead sales, marketing, distribution, and market expansion initiatives within the FMCG sector.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for drivingrevenue and volume growth, expanding distribution, strengthening customer and distributor relationships, executing trade marketing initiatives, and leading the sales teamto achieve commercial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies aligned with revenue, volume, and profitability targets.
• Drive market expansion, customer acquisition, distributor development, and route-to-market growthacross assigned territories.
• Manage relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, modern trade, institutional customers, and other key accounts.
• Develop and execute trade promotions, market activations, product launches, and product marketing initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, product positioning, and identify new growth opportunities.
• Provide commercial input into pricing, promotions, product positioning, demand planning, and inventory management.
• Prepare sales forecasts and monitor key commercial metrics including revenue, volume, distribution, margins, stock, and customer performance.
• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other teams to ensure effective commercial execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop the sales and field marketing team, ensuring clear targets and strong execution.
• Prepare regular sales and marketing reports, providing insights, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Sales Management, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• 7–10 years of progressive FMCG sales and marketing experience, particularly in distributor/channel management and market expansion.
• Proven experience leading sales teams and deliveringrevenue growth, distribution expansion, trade marketing, and market activation.
• Strong understanding of FMCG distribution, pricing, promotions, consumer behavior and field sales execution.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Sales & Marketing
• FMCG Distribution
• Route-to-Market
• Distributor Management
• Trade Marketing
• Market Expansion
• Revenue Growth
• Product Commercialization
• Sales Forecasting
• Commercial Analytics
• Team Leadership
• Key Account Management.