Assistant Production Manager

About this role

The role is for an Assistant Production Manager in Lagos, working full-time with hybrid arrangements that allow some work-from-home. It supports end-to-end production for corporate gift items, coordinating orders, tracking schedules, and ensuring quality. The position requires collaboration with designers, suppliers and production staff to manage materials, inventory and operational issues, while helping with production documentation and process improvements. It also involves liaising with client-facing teams to ensure product specs are translated into production and that deliveries meet timelines and budgets. The employer, African Things, is a design and manufacturing company focused on African-inspired products and wholesale supply to large retailers and hotels, with aim to establish its own factory in Nigeria.

What you would do

• Coordinate orders for corporate gift items.
• Track production schedules and ensure timelines are met.
• Monitor materials and inventory levels.
• Ensure quality standards are met and support corrective actions for defects.
• Collaborate with designers, suppliers and production staff.
• Prepare production documentation and maintain records.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and efficiency.
• Coordinate with client-facing teams to translate specifications into production.
• Ensure deliveries align with agreed timelines and budgets.
• Support multiple orders and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

What they are asking for

• Strong production and operations skills including workflow coordination, scheduling and basic inventory management.
• Attention to detail and quality control abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration with designers, suppliers, production staff and client-facing teams.
• Basic project and time management skills to handle multiple orders.
• Proficiency with office and productivity tools for tracking orders and reporting.
• Ability to work in a hybrid Lagos environment (on-site and remote work).
• Relevant experience in production, manufacturing or corporate gifting is an advantage.
• Diploma or degree in production management, industrial design, business or related field is preferred.

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