FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a unique multinational FMCG & B2B company aiming to stay successful in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. We are unique because our suppliers, the farmers, are also our owners. Since we own the entire supply chain, from grass to glass, we can guarantee the high quality of all our products. As we work in highly competitive markets, we need to be agile while balancing all interdependencies inside and outside our company. Next to a supply-driven business, our portfolio consists of many strong commercial brands all over the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Shift Production Manager
Location: Lagos
Description
The Shift Production Manager is responsible for leading production operations during assigned shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing.
The role drives the achievement of production, quality, safety, and performance targets while leading shift teams, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance with FrieslandCampina's manufacturing standards.
Vacancy Description
Production Management: Lead day-to-day shift operations to ensure production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed volume, quality, and cost targets.
Safety, Health & Environment: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures during shift operations.
Quality & Food Safety: Maintain strict adherence to quality and food safety standards, GMP requirements, and manufacturing procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, coach, and develop shift teams to achieve operational objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Operational Performance: Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, output, downtime, waste, yield, and productivity to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.
Resource & Inventory Management: Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and utilities to maximize efficiency and minimize losses during production.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve operational challenges, reduce downtime, and improve manufacturing performance.
Reporting & Communication: Provide accurate shift reports, communicate operational issues, and ensure effective handover between shifts to maintain production continuity.
What we Ask
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Production Management, or a related discipline
5–8 years' experience in FMCG, food, beverage, dairy, manufacturing operations
At least 3 years' experience leading production teams in a shift-based manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, GMP, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and HSE standards
Experience managing production schedules, people, and plant performance indicators
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to lead teams and drive operational discipline in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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