Are you looking for a new challenge in an exciting, fast paced industry? Do you have a passion for manufacturing? Do you have experience managing production in a food industry? If you have answered yes to the above questions, we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

A leading FMCG company in Agbara, Ogun State is recruiting for an Assistant Production Manager who will serve as an opposite to the Production Manager in a 24—hour production situation. An assistant Production Manager will uphold expectations set by the Production Manager.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Production Manager will aid the Production Manager with the following:

Overseeing the production process
Ensuring that production is cost effective
Ensuring that products are produced in a timely manner and are produced within quality guidelines.
Foreseeing potential problems before they happen
Liaising among different departments
Working with department heads to uphold and implement Silver Bay policies and goals
Ensuring health and safety guidelines are followed
Supervising and motivating a team of workers
Identifying training needs, and ensuring proper training is provided
A large part of an assistant production manager’s job is dealing with people. It is important to treat people with respect and treat other show you would like to be treated yourself.

GENERAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

Fair labor standards;
Workmen comp principles;
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles;

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

Management skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Team building skills;
Analytical and problem solving skills;
Decision--‐making skills;
Effective verbal and listening communication skills’
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
Very effective organizational skills;
Effective written communication skills;
Computer skills including spread sheet and word processing programs;
Stress management skills;
Time management skills;
Patience and self confidence


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The candidate must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Production Manager. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy;
Be respectful;
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity;
Be flexible;
Demonstrate sound work ethics;

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a versatile candidate. The working environment can be stressful and fast paced; the ideal candidate will be motivated and organized. At different points in the year the Assistant Production Manager will work odd hours depending on work load. It is important that this individual can perform and oversee these duties at varying times of the day.

Requirements

1. BSc/HND or BA in Business Administration, Humanities or Social Sciences
2. 10 -12 years’ experience as Production Assistant
3. Proficient in tools such as MS Office (Excel and Outlook) and reporting.

Interested candidates should please forward their CV to mbigbo.roseline@primerafood-nigeria.com on or before 24th January 2017 with the advertised position as the SUBJECT. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.