Jobs at Ultimum Limited

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the inspection and testing of all products before their shipment, developing and implementing quality assurance strategies and processes, collecting and analyzing production data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Along with the Quality Assurance Department, the Quality Assurance Manager will work towards continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all quality, food safety and environmental activities.
• Ensure execution of QFS step change plan & Culture Development across plant with special focus on Plant operations.
• Develop and execute Quality Management programs across all Supply Chain areas.
• Advance QFS strategies & initiatives in the plant & collaborate to implement QFS initiatives, QFS audits, track performance & CAP implementation/close out, deliver training, development and education of plant team across all levels on QFS.
• Reporting of QFS monthly metrics, aligned with KORE, ULs and QFS legal requirements at Plant level.
• Support new production commercialisation/validations.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures in line with operating requirement and ISO standard to ensure products meet stipulated quality and food safety standards.
• Manage response and resolution of consumer complaints and identification of the root causes and develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure facility wastes (solids, liquid, gases) are discharged in line with procedures that conform to Company and Government (international, national and local) standards which guarantee environmental protection and promote Corporate Social Responsibility. Support new production commercialisation/validations.
• Manage requirements from regulators i.e. NAFDAC, SON, State and Federal Environmental Agencies, State Ministry of Health, etc.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Degree / HND in Science or any related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of cognate experience in a CSD manufacturing company

Key Competency Requirements:

• Operational experience in QFS area, e.g. knowledge of Food Safety (HACCP methodology, Food Defense and Fraud, product traceability), Packaging, Microbiology, Quality Assurance and Control principles, Food Chemistry, ISO9001, FSSC 22001, KORE)
• Knowledge of local legal requirements for the food safety, packaging, food additives, food products labelling, food products manufacturing etc.
• Experience of compliance and audit management systems in food industry.
• Experience in Structured Problem Solving-RCA and CAS.
• Food Safety Risk Assessment and Mitigation plans developments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate
• Proven project management ability.

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Job Purpose

• The Engineering Services Engineer is dedicated to management, monitoring and reporting of maintenance planning and execution; as well as ensuring reliability and efficiencies of maintenance strategies for engineering systems and equipment.
• This position focuses on coordinating and implementing effective engineering systems, strategies, tools, and practices.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgeting and budget control for all Asset Maintenance, through the respective maintenance engineers and other engineering functions.
• Train maintenance personnel, including technicians and new managers on company CMMS (SAP PM Modules).
• Control maintenance planning, and monitor implementation of all planned maintenance activities.
• Plan and monitor all Engineering services, sourcing, and procurements (local and international).
• Controlled Engineering spares inventory, sourcing, and procurement (local and international).
• Manage Safety standards for central engineering activities, and for facilities maintenance.
• Report performances of all Engineering performance indices, in the respective reporting frequencies.
• Coordinate engineering sustainability and improvement systems, such as Total Productive Management (TPM, etc.,).
• Coordinate yearly central/general engineering systems certifications, licences, approvals, and departmental third-party contract services.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years experience in plant production and maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• SAP PM and CMMS expertise.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing industry standards and regulatory requirements, especially in relation to FMCG and or beverages sector.
• Strong experience in developing, implementing, and managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong experience in working proactively as a member of a high performing team or organization.
• Strong MS Office Suite experience.
• SAP PM and CMMS expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of preventive maintenance and engineering principles.
• Strong problem-analysis and preventive methodology skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Data analysis and graphical presentation skills.
• Diagnostic, reporting and communication skills
• Highly effective team building and leadership.
• High planning and organizing capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration and high customer relationship skills.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Good knowledge of safety principles and practices.
• Reading of engineering designs.

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Job Purpose

• The Utilities Engineer will manage and supervise the operation and maintenance of all equipment at the utility and power generation section in line with the approved ULs policies & procedures, to ensure the availability of quality utilities (various energies and water) to production & other areas of the plant.
• The incumbent will also monitor and report all utilities consumption, consumption efficiencies, and lead consumption improvement activities.
• He/she will also ensure the effective delivery of services by 3rd party companies to meet SLA contracts terms and conditions.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the operation of steam boilers, air compressors, power generation and distribution equipment and systems, gas supply equipment, HVAC equipment, CO2 production, supply, distribution and storage equipment etc.
• Develop and manage budgets for utility operations and maintenance, forecasting future needs, and controlling costs to achieve budget compliance and KPIs.
• Execute all utilities equipment, time-based and preventive maintenance according to schedules, within approved costing.
• Effective utility and power vendor management with detailed weekly report of vendor activities including SLA expectations.
• Deliver set objectives for energy and water generation/production and consumption efficiencies e.g. Generator Efficiency, Energy Cost.
• Drive innovative solutions for improvement of all Utility performance KPIs.
• Manage equipment health and production monitoring as per checklist, ensure documented findings and recommendations by technicians are closed appropriately.
• Implement strategies to optimize utility usage and enhance sustainability efforts.
• Ensure all team members use all company provided protective wears and gadgets and comply with all Health and Safety rules and requirements.
• Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice, food safety practice, good environmental management system, occupational health and safety practices in all utility activities, equipment and work area.
• Monitor maintenance and quality control points, etc., to prevent food safety related hazards.
• Manage and develop the teams to continuously improve in High Performance Team effectiveness.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years experience in production plants maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry; including previous utilities maintenance and management experience.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance skills, with ability to read technical designs and drawings.
• Be well able to be on a 24hours in case of emergency situations, including for weekends, if necessary.
• Strong Electrical Engineering and or Controls Engineering experience.
• Strong experience in developing, implementing, and managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong experience working proactively as a member of a project team or organization.
• Be skilled at explaining technical processes to both technical and non-technical audience.
• Ensure spare parts availability by collaborating with Spare Parts management personnel and Procurement team for timely supply of all spare parts in their optimum quantities.
• Possess a great degree of flexibility in dealing with ever changing business conditions.
• Strong MS Office Suite experience.
• SAP PM and CMMS expertise.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Excellent management skills
• Highly effective team-building and leadership
• Effective planning & organizing
• Results orientation & drive for goals
• Ability to effectively work in non-standard conditions
• Manufacturing Excellence experience
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Analytical, reporting and communication
• Coaching and mentorship

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Job Purpose

• The Quality Process Control Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating all quality and food safety activities in the Plant.
• The incumbent will develop and implement appropriate procedures in line with best operational requirements and ISO standards to ensure all products meet stipulated quality and food safety standards and are produced and stored under conditions favourable for human consumption.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervise and drive all Quality and Food Safety Improvement initiatives and measures to achieve effective operations of all bottling equipment that could have negative impact on products quality and food safety.
• Ensure proper functioning of all laboratory and production equipment, water treatment plant, syrup mixing and effluent treatment plant etc.
• Monitor and control the quality assurance testing program for all ingredients, raw and packaging materials, process inspection, intermediate products and finished products to produce high quality products.
• Ensure the Housekeeping /Hygiene of infrastructure and work environment within the manufacturing and total plant operating area.
• Ensure implementation of Consumer complaints reduction programs. Handle Consumer Complaints in a proactive and efficient manner that ensures the complainants satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and facilitate the formalization of plants manufacturing / operational processes and procedures.
• Champion full implementation of Food Safety Management System in the facility.
• Ensure full implementation of HACCP and microbiological monitoring programs within the manufacturing function.
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Initiates continuous improvement (OE) within lab operations to enhance quality and service while reducing costs.
• Interpret data from routine analyses to validate that materials meet specifications.
• Applies standard approach to record and interpret results, may report issues with peer review.
• Participate in various duties to ensure laboratory operation.
• Ensure compliance to good Housekeeping-GHK.
• Attend to consumer and public complaints on product quality.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology or Applied Sciences
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the FMCG Sector and must be in the Carbonated Soft Drinks sector.
• Basic Cost management experience
• Strong experience in auditing and compliance..

Key Competency Requirements:

• Results orientation
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Organization and planning
• Teamwork
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience.