Operation Manager Job at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Operation Manager

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Purpose of the Job

• Direct and oversee the implementation of strategic operational plans and programs of the business unit to achieve effective utilization of mill capacity.

Responsibilities

• Set monthly targets and provide direction and support to departmental teams to achieve business goals, 
• Oversee all production functions including man, material, machine, and logistics.
• Create and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Housekeeping standards. 
• Provide technical support, guidance, and oversight to contractors and third parties.
• Control labor costs, including overtime, logistics expenses, and repair/maintenance costs, and overall business efficiency within budget.
• Develop and enforce Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and programs in conjunction with the HSE department to maintain a safe working environment.
• Supervise the inventory management process for both inbound and outbound logistics.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials for production and the dispatch of finished goods.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role

The Person Must:

• Have an excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Possess strong business and financial principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an in-depth understanding of legal and regulatory practices.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.