Factory Manager

GraceCo Limited is a food processing and manufacturing company with specialty in consumer goods and the production of input for bakers and the confectionery industries. Graceco is a leader in confectioneries and bakers' items. Our success is powered by our world-class team of highly engaged and committed staff.

At Graceco you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, strategic environment where bold, innovative thinking isn't just welcomed, it's encouraged. Across all functions, we relish the opportunity to help our people fulfill their potential. Our rapid expanding business means plenty of opportunities to step into the spotlight and acquire life time experience.



Job Title: Factory Manager
Location: Lagos state
Department: Factory
Reports To: Director of Operations
Minimum Qualification: degree in food science or related disciplines
Required Experience: 5years above
Age: not more than 45
We are looking for a Factory Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes. The person will oversee all daily operations of the factory from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. The successful candidate will have the key skills to develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.
Responsibilities
ü  Plan, organise, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
ü  Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
ü  Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time delivery
ü  Allocate resources effectively and fully utilise assets to produce optimal results
ü  Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
ü  Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
ü  Collect and analyse data to find places of waste or overtime
ü  Commit to plant safety procedures
ü  Develop systems and processes that track and optimise productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
ü Address employees’ issues or grievances and refers to HR when necessary
ü  Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Requirements
ü  Proven work experience as a factory manager in a FMCG
ü  Proven managerial experience
ü  Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources)
ü  Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
ü  Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
ü  Computer literacy
ü  Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
ü Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Educational/Essential qualifications:
ü  Degree B.sc or HND in Food science or related field.
ü  Masters in food technology field is an added advantage
ü  Hands-on experience in food manufacturing is highly needed Preferably male residing in