Production Manager at Aren Paper Mills Limited

Aren Paper Mills is an innovative and sustainable paper company, with years of practical experience in the paper and board industry. We have developed comprehensive knowledge to deliver the right products to the market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Mushin, Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to oversee and manage the manufacturing processes within our company.
• The Production Manager will be responsible for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and leading a team of production staff to meet production targets.
• This role plays a crucial part in achieving our company's operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization.
• Implement inventory tracking systems to improve accuracy and reduce waste.
• Monitor production expenses and develop cost-effective strategies to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Report regularly to senior management on production performance and key metrics.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and efficiency within the production department.
• Create and maintain production schedules in the factory, ensuring on-time delivery of products.
• Implement and enforce quality control standards and procedures to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Identify and resolve any quality-related issues promptly.
• Manage production staff
• Oversee resource allocation, including labour, equipment, and materials, to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Continuously analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead and participate in process improvement projects to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to minimize excess or shortage of raw materials and finished products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management) with a minimum of 5 years experience in the same role.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Experience in maintenance is an advantage
• The ability to apply data analytics in the interpretation of production reports to aid continuous improvement strategies is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in production management or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• Strong knowledge and use of Excel is a must.
• Agile and lean certifications are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: This role is within a greyboard paper recycling factory hence candidates are expected to have some basic knowledge of the production process as part of their preparation for the interview.