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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the quality control and assurance & new product development functions with objectives of the overall accountabilities.
• Create strategies and the long term plans aligned with the long term objectives and plans of the company.  The incumbent ensures the strategies are implemented in both QC/QA and NPD.
• Be accountable for QA/QC & NPD team performance, KPI management and people development.
• Lead in the creation of a best-in-class African Supply Centre including: setting quality culture, standards & all SOPs, define team training & KPI tracking, lead the site in the NAFDAC Certification process.
• Define & initiate the development of new products that have substantial benefits to the current and future company business.
• Manage the company products manufacturing quality control & NPD management by working closely with PSM, key management members and Consumer Marketing function.
• Assess the market and consumer needs/ insight so as to provide product or packaging initiatives/ proposals based on the Company’s quality assurance to the Consumer Marketing Function.
• Participate in NPD launch plan development in terms of volume, cost, quality, and deliver NPD launch on time and on budget.
• Provide consultation on product development in the areas of design, technology, or new partnership where appropriate to all African markets proactively.
• Build network of International Ovo NPD and QA/QC and monitor competitive NPD activities/best practice in the FMCG industry.
• Monitor ongoing legal/compliance issues including certifications e.g ISO and HACCP, audit management, and FDA/NAFDAC guidelines to ensure food safety according to the market law where we commercialize our products. 
• Coordinate with R&D in the Ovo network to attain knowledge or know how transfer and share learning within the Africa markets

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or related fields
• At least 15 years experience in QA/QC and NPD with proven records as a leader
• Excellent team leader, collaboration, and dynamic
• Good analytical, project  management, and innovative skills 

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance 
• Long Service Retention plan 
• Annual Fuel allowance 
• Birthday Leave (take your birthday off on us each year!)
• Gym and Spa Membership
• Subsidized lunch
• Option to buy Ovaltine at a discounted price every month
• Vehicle Insurance option
• Local Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Medical Insurance
• Additional holiday entitlement when you reach 3 years service, and on-going after that
• Monthly team recognition awards
• Regular team events for collaboration and personal growth
• Family Christmas Event
• Professional Association Membership when relevant to role

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• The Head of Supply Chain will directs all the activities of demand & production planning and control.
• They will also be responsible for material/logistics flow management including material procurement orders; warehousing and distributing of raw materials, goods-in-process, and finished goods. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the supply/demand to align with company’s objectives. 
• Develops and monitors the implementation of all policies and practices with regard to demand & production planning and control.
• Reviews material controlling reports, communicates with production and Sales and Procurement , and makes recommendations to Site General Management on the improvement of material stocking. 
• Responsible for overall aspects of import/export activities including customer service, billing, cargo tracking, customs clearance, inland transportation, and overseas communication.
• Develops and maintains both domestic and overseas customer relationship;  
• Maintains relationship with the customs officials.
• Responsible for warehousing and distributing of raw materials, goods-in-process and finished goods while controlling and scheduling the material flow.
• Manages and controls logistics/distribution budget.
• Eliminates the inefficiencies and integrates the activities in the logistics and distribution systems.
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Design or implement plant warehousing strategies for production materials and finished products.
• Analyse inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste.
• Review performance of contractual agreements if necessary with respective function staff like NPD, QA, LOG, Procurement and Finance
• Role models HSE excellence
• HSE KPI tracking & compliance – zero tolerance 
• Manages and trains a high performing supply chain team.
• Thrive plan & clear objectives for every team member 
• Drives cross-skilling and development plans for every team member
• Great team engagement & place to work

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Supply Chain, and at least 3 years managerial experience
• A recognized College or Bachelor degree in Business Administration, International trade, or equivalent combination education. 
• Familiar with Food Manufacturing, Production & Material Planning, Import & Export, Warehouse management and Sales Distribution process. 
• Be able to establish clear forward – looking directions and priorities and delivers.
• As a team player, communicate in open, complete, timely and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate capability of working cross-functionally and cross-nationality.
• Controls implementation of agreed-upon actions
• Proficient in speaking, writing English and ability to communicate with people at all levels. 
• Strong communication & interpersonal skilling to work with Ovo Africa Supply department heads & associates, as well as related government officials 
• Strong business acumen  
• Data driven, rigorous 
• Self- motivated and good team player 

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance 
• Long Service Retention plan 
• Annual Fuel allowance 
• Birthday Leave (take your birthday off on us each year!)
• Gym and Spa Membership
• Subsidized lunch
• Option to buy Ovaltine at a discounted price every month
• Vehicle Insurance option
• Local Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Medical Insurance
• Additional holiday entitlement when you reach 3 years service, and on-going after that
• Monthly team recognition awards
• Regular team events for collaboration and personal growth
• Family Christmas Event
• Professional Association Membership when relevant to role

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• The role holder is responsible for the local implementation of the Africa Organisation Performance strategy.
• Accountable to implement all HR policies and procedures which complied with national legal and labour regulations for TwO employee populations.
• Creates high-performing and engaged teams (factory & commercial), in collaboration with local Elixir HR function. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead employee communication channels  (e.g. Monthly briefing)
• Build and maintain Elixir/labour relations as needed
• Accountable for all local ER (including discipline or attendance cases) 
• Lead people & culture activities (e.g. family day, site celebrations & recognition, team newsletter) 
• Participate in moving forward on people, internal succession planning process
• Implement Employee feedback survey process (e.g. promotion of the survey & action planning)
• Support organisational design & planning program on demand 
• Key leader (with operational team) on team skills & development program 
• Labour planning (Perm & Temp) & management of temp labour relationships as needed 
• Support managers to create & maintain all JD’s in the plant
• Responsible for recruitment, alongside Elixir team
• Lead & design appropriate recruitment processes to select great talent
• Champion great orientation (e.g. plant tour), onboarding and exit process 
• Review and follow-up annual department training plans
• Support individual Personal Development plan implementation and support managers to create action plans to address any poor performance 
• Support in training budget allocation and controlling
• Implement Thrive Contribution process for TwO employee population 
• Accountable for local policy/guideline execution for TwO employee populations under the guidance of the HR Director, IM
• 2Consults with Elixir on the delivery of policy/guidelines for Elixir population & gets involved on matters to ensure team consistency  
• Benchmarking ownership & understanding of all roles
• Leads the annual salary & Short Term Incentive Plan review for TwO employee populations
• Support Africa Supply Director & managers to implement any local recognition or bonus plans
• Accountable for local Site Admin budget and tracking
• Manage site security & canteen third party suppliers 
• Employee uniform management 
• HR projects as defined by the Regional General Manager or HR Director IM
• Local lead for Africa people strategy implementation
• Participate in HR vendor selection

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A minimum of 10 years’ HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years experience in management 
• Supply Chain/Manufacturing HR expert, also with ability to support commercial teams
• Experience in recruiting and onboarding employees in a factory environment 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of creating or implementing skills matrix & proven development of factory teams 
• Experience of creating factory culture and a great place to work 
• Experienced with Nigerian labour law and related regulations
• Role models great leadership
• Experienced in delivering organisational change 

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance 
• Long Service Retention plan 
• Annual Fuel allowance 
• Birthday Leave (take your birthday off on us each year!)
• Gym and Spa Membership
• Subsidized lunch
• Option to buy Ovaltine at a discounted price every month
• Vehicle Insurance option
• Local Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Medical Insurance
• Additional holiday entitlement when you reach 3 years service, and on-going after that
• Monthly team recognition awards
• Regular team events for collaboration and personal growth
• Family Christmas Event
• Professional Association Membership when relevant to role