Factory Manager Job in a Food Manufacturing Company based in Lagos

Graceco Nigeria Limited is a Food manufacturing company based in Lagos and has products in all major cities in Nigeria. Graceco is a market leader in some of our products. It is company to work for if you want a career in a fast growing company with endless opportunity to grow and learn.
Graceco is a technology driven company and has young vibrant and dedicated staff.

Graceco Nigeria Limited is looking for a Factory Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.


Job Title: Factory Manager
Report to: Director of Operations
Job Description
The Factory Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

The Position holder will be responsible for maximizing supply chain efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the demands of a rapidly growing production/manufacturing operation. The candidate will work closely with key internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Production, Purchasing, Human Research and Development and Quality Control. This position is full-time and exempt.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations across all production floors.
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Influence and learn from below
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
• • Stay abreast of industry changes which may impact various business management programs as it relates to pricing trends and new products.
• • Add value to the senior management team. Be an individual that can approach business challenges from a macro perspective and resolve strategic issues effectively.
• Provide leadership for Production managers and other managers under Operations.
• • Other duties as assigned.

• • Proven work experience as a Factory manager with at 10 years’ experience; 5 years as production/Shift manager in Food manufacturing company.
• • Proven managerial experience
• • Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• • Familiarity with industry standard equipment, technical expertise and Factory Acts in Nigeria
• • Be knowledgeable in safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• • Computer literacy: Microsoft Suite
• • Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• • Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• • Ability to manage multiple, complex demand/supply and changing priorities; work extended hours when required, make sound decisions under pressure, and work effectively in a team environment.
• • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and written and verbal communications skills.
• • Ability to rapidly learn new systems and procedures.
• • Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate & develop both senior and junior level staff
• • Ambitious, independent, critical thinking, problem resolution

• • Bachelor's degree in operations management, business management, Food science related courses
• • Masters degree in Business Management or related field
• • Other related certifications and training desired.