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Continuous Improvement Manager (Hybrid)
About this role
The role is for a Continuous Improvement Manager based in Sagamu, Ogun, within BIC Nigeria's manufacturing team. The job focuses on driving process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and align with the manufacturing strategy, using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other improvement tools. The position involves analysing processes, leading project teams, managing a portfolio of improvements, training staff, and tracking performance against defined KPIs. It requires collaboration with maintenance and production teams to boost overall equipment effectiveness and drive productivity. Applicants should have an engineering background with substantial experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing excellence, and be able to work in a structured, safety-conscious environment.
What you would do
- Analyse existing business processes to identify bottlenecks, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide direction to project teams and implement solutions meeting business needs.
- Manage a portfolio of improvement initiatives and track results.
- Perform project management, analytics and milestone tracking to deliver on time and within budget.
- Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma and related methods to drive efficiency.
- Train teams in problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
- Prepare monthly performance reports aligned to a scorecard.
- Build capability of the manufacturing team and drive performance with maintenance and production teams.
- Support achievement of target efficiency and equipment effectiveness KPIs.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical (Production), Chemical & Process, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Master’s in Business Administration is an added advantage.
- 8–10 years’ experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing excellence.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable locally.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
- Strong people management skills and ability to supervise multiple teams.
- Clear adherence to company standards and safety procedures.
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