Biscuit and Snack Manufacturing Company Vacancy in Lagos for an Operations Director
Hays Nigeria - Our client is part of a major Global Biscuit and Snack
manufacturer. There International division covers more than 100 markets
across the world and currently account for over 20% of Group revenue.
They are the growth engine of the company driven by the developing
markets
in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Africa is by far the
largest business unit and this new role is critical to the success of
their continued development with multiple geographical factory
locations. The role will report into the Global Head of Supply Chain and
also through to the Managing Director for Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Director - West Africa
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- To manage the strategic delivery of operational activities to
ensure they consistently meet the needs of the commercial team across
West Africa
- You will be a member of the International Supply Chain and
Africa Executive teams ensuring tactical and strategic delivery with
regards to;
- Budget planning and delivery
- Capability and capacity Development
- Strategic Planning
- Culture Development (PACE)
- Supply Chain Excellence
- Customer Service Excellence
- Define the West African operational agenda and translate the business needs through existing capabilities and new projects
- Lead operational resources within Africa to ensure capabilities
are in place to move with PACE and deliver against the business strategy
- Contribute to the development of the Supply Chain Global
strategy/culture and drive Africa Supply Chain development aligned to
this
Areas of Responsibility
- Manufacturing, Engineering, procurement, Compliance (Quality,
Health, Safety, Environment, business continuity), Projects, Supply
Chain Excellence, Imported Goods, Route to market logistics and Customer
Service
Key Accountabilities & Deliverables
- Leading the African team operational performance against all business KPI’s
- Drive implementation Supply Chain Excellence tools and techniques
- Continuously improve operating cost
- Making Customer Service an extreme focus for the African team
- Compliance to local and International standards
- Driving factories to company Global Standards
- Member of the of the Supply Chain executive ensuring best practice sharing and strategic alignment.
- Translate African Growth plans into CAPEX requirements and drive the implementation
- Procurement strategy delivery sourcing stable, high quality and
cost efficient direct and indirect materials and services using aligned
to a Group Global procurement strategy
- M&A Operations leadership in Region
Skills & Experience Required
- Operational/engineering leadership experience in a large FMCG
environment, with experience in large capital project delivery.
Experience in delivering large people change projects
- Fully conversant with modern manufacturing methodologies and
system planning, i.e. lean, Six Sigma. Track record of improving
performance and effectiveness (OEE). Experience of working in a
multicultural environment. Capex procurement. Supply relationship
management with strong organisational and communication skills
Qualifications Required
- Degree or equivalent in Engineering/Business, Project Management e.g. Prince 2 Lean/Six Sigma qualified.
- At least 10 years + experience in FMCG environment in developing countries
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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