JOB DESCRIPTION: PRODUCTION/FACTORY MANAGER
**Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Reports To: Managing Director
PURPOSE OF ROLE
To oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations for Zobo-based juice drinks and snacks, ensuring efficient production, strict quality compliance, equipment maintenance, and team leadership while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
| Area | Duties |
| **Production Management** | Plan daily/weekly production schedules for juices & snacks<br> Monitor output against targets (volume, waste, efficiency)<br> Manage raw material procurement and inventory |
| **Quality Assurance** | Implement QA/QC protocols at all production stages<br> Ensure compliance with NAFDAC/FDAN food safety standards<br> Maintain "Finity Freshness" product quality benchmarks |
| **Equipment Operations** | Operate/maintain juice extractors, filling machines & packaging systems<br> Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs<br> Manage equipment logs and safety checks |
| **GMP & Compliance** | Enforce hygiene and GMP standards (ISO 22000 principles)<br> Ensure facility audit readiness at all times<br> Document production processes for regulatory compliance |
| **Team Supervision** | Train, schedule, and manage production staff (2 - 3 personnel)<br> Conduct performance reviews and safety briefings<br> Foster continuous improvement culture |
| Reporting | Prepare daily production reports<br> Track KPIs: Yield, Waste %, Downtime, OEE<br> Report to management weekly |
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*QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS*
Education:
- Minimum: National Diploma (ND) in Food Science & Technology, Production Technology, Food & Nutrition, chemical engineering or related field.
- Preferred: B.Tech/B.Sc in relevant discipline + HACCP certification.
Experience:
- 3+ years hands-on experience in **juice/beverage/ snacks production environment
- Proven expertise operating industrial juice extractors, fillers, and packaging equipment
- Experience implementing QA systems in food manufacturing
Technical Skills:
| Essential | Preferred |
|-----------|-----------|
| GMP/ISO 22000 knowledge<br> Inventory management<br> Staff training<br> Production reporting | NAFDAC regulatory awareness<br> Preventive maintenance planning<br> Lean manufacturing basics |
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WORKING CONDITIONS
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Sat), with flexibility for production demands
- Environment: Factory setting requiring standing for 75%+ of shift, exposure to noise/machinery
- Safety:Must wear PPE (hairnets, gloves, boots) at all times in production areas
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PERFORMANCE METRICS
Key metrics evaluated quarterly:
1. Production Efficiency (Target: ≥85%)
2. Product Waste Rate (Target: ≤3%)
3. GMP Audit Score (Target: ≥95%)
4. On-Time Delivery (Target: 100%)
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary:N80,000 - N100,000/month (net)
- Probation Period: 3 months (salary unchanged)
- Other Benefits:
- Statutory pension contributions
- Medical insurance/HMO ( only for staff )
- 12 days annual leave
- Product allowances (₦5,000/month products) issued quarterly
- Productivity bonuses
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: ₦80,000.00 - ₦100,000.00 per month
Education:
- Post-secondary (technical & vocational) (Required)
Experience:
- Production (hands on experience): 3 years (Required)
Location:
- Lagos (Required)