Production Manager

About this role

Seven Up Bottling Company in Lagos seeks a Production Manager to plan, supervise and control production activity on their line to meet the production plan with high quality, safety compliance and cost efficiency. The role requires a minimum of HND or BSc in Mechanical Engineering and 5–7 years of hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience, with knowledge of bottling operations. It also requires budgeting and people-management skills and familiarity with GMP and HQSE standards.

What you would do

• Execute the production plan on the shift.
• Ensure adherence to the maintenance plan.
• Manage line start-up, shut-down and change-overs in line with SOPs.
• Prepare full shift reports and handover notes.
• Enforce GMP, HQSE standards and housekeeping; ensure PPE compliance.
• Monitor quality parameters and stop line if out of limits.

What they are asking for

• HND or BSc in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of bottling operations including planning, manufacturing, quality, environment, engineering and safety.
• Experience in budgeting and people management; ability to influence without direct authority; basic financial analysis tools.
• Proficiency with GMP, GHK (5S) standards; strong communication and relationship skills.
• Experience in plant manufacturing operations, project planning and implementation; ability to lead change and mentor others.

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