Production Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Our client, a reputable FMCG manufacturing company in Abuja, is seeking an experienced production manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily production activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely manufacturing of FMCG products.
- The role ensures compliance with quality standards, food safety regulations, and health & safety requirements while optimizing people, processes, and equipment to meet business targets.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations:
- Plan, organize, and control daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in line with demand forecasts.
- Ensure uninterrupted production flow while meeting volume, quality, and cost targets.
- Optimize machine utilization, manpower deployment, and material usage.
- Monitor production output and take corrective actions to address deviations.
Quality, Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and GMP requirements.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory bodies such as NAFDAC, SON, and other applicable standards.
- Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies on the shop floor.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and rework.
People Management:
- Supervise and lead production supervisors, line leaders, and operators.
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and on-the-job training.
- Foster a culture of discipline, teamwork, and accountability on the shop floor.
- Ensure adequate manpower planning and shift management.
Cost & Efficiency Management:
- Control production costs including labor, raw materials, utilities, and consumables.
- Drive efficiency improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing and waste reduction.
- Support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with management.
Reporting & Coordination
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
- Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Escalate production risks, breakdowns, or shortages promptly with solutions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production output vs. plan (% achievement).
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Downtime and production loss hours.
- Yield and waste reduction percentage.
- Cost per unit produced.
- Defect rate / rejection rate.
- Compliance with quality and safety audits.
- On-time order fulfillment rate.
- Employee productivity per shift.
- Incident and accident rate on the shop floor.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science &Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and shop floor management.
- Experience working with automated or semi-automated production lines.
- Knowledge of GMP, HSE standards, and Nigerian regulatory requirements (NAFDAC/SON).
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Good analytical and reporting skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and basic ERP systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Career growth in a performance-driven FMCG Company.
- Supportive team culture and enabling environment.
Application Closing Date
15th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should their CV to: recruit@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Production Manager - Garki Abuja” as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.