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Production Manager
About this role
The role is for a Production Manager in a fast-moving consumer goods company, based in Ikeja, Lagos. The position focuses on running efficient production processes, maintaining product quality, optimising resources, reducing downtime and waste, and meeting daily to monthly production targets. The employer, Ascentech Services Limited, is a human resources solutions company with operations in Lagos and Ibadan and an expanding presence in India, providing HR, recruitment, outsourcing and training services. The job targets candidates with significant production management or supervisory experience in FMCG or manufacturing, capable of leading teams and driving performance. Remuneration is NET N400,000 to N450,000 monthly depending on experience.
What you would do
- Oversee daily production operations in the FMCG setting.
- Ensure production targets are met in line with company objectives.
- Manage resources to optimise production efficiency and equipment use.
- Minimise production downtime and material wastage.
- Monitor and improve product quality to meet standards.
- Implement safety and GMP procedures and ensure documentation compliance.
- Lead and manage production teams and shift performance.
- Analyse production data to identify efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate records and report on KPIs such as defects, downtime and costs.
What they are asking for
- 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial production role (minimum).
- 5–8 years of relevant production management experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Food Science or related field.
- Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication and time-management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of ERP or production management systems is a plus.
- Understanding of GMP, quality control, safety, and production documentation.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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