Production Officer Job at Velox Integrated Rice Company (VIRCO)

Velox Integrated Rice Company (VIRCO) is an agribusiness firm focused on processing, packaging, and distribution of rice in Nigeria. Our passion lies in cheering the Nigerian community to eat locally-grown rice in a bid to eat fresh and healthy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Production Officer
Job Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Plan, coordinate and control manufacturing processes.
• Ensure product is produced efficiently and correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.
• Coordinate factory personnel and material resources.

Job Description

• Develop production standards
• Regular review of production standards, machine and communicate report/ amendments to other factory personnel.
• Review/Improve production time and come up with time-saving measures. (preferably around the machines).
• Study operation sequences and develop factory personnel on reskilling.
• Record and document production problems.
• Train, supervise, and manage production line workers
• Diagnose origin of breakdowns, including human error, and troubleshoot the problem.
• Organise repairs and routine maintenance of production equipment
• Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of loading, or cost reports.
• Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, and personnel schedules (such as purchase, maintenance, or repair, and over time).
• Prepare and submit status report for production progress, material inventories, and materials used.
• Ensures that health and safety regulations are met
• Supervise and motivate the production team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a licence in engineering is a plus.
• 2+ years of proven experience in production/industrial engineering.
• Excellent use of all Microsoft package (especially Excel).

Skills:

• Problem-solving Skills
• Communication and interpersonal skill.
• Leadership skills
• Technical skill
• Excellent planning and Organisation skill

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