Unit Head - Operations
Unit Head - Operations
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16-03-2025
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Job Description
Unit Head
Nigeria
Personal Care Manufacturing
We are looking for a Unit head for one of our clients based in Nigeria.
Responsibilities
1. Performance of unit
- Has overall responsibility to meet Units target with respect to operational efficiency i.e. ensuring product availability at right time controlling units overhead expenses Wastage reduction/ control improving manpower productivity accurate Planning cost effective & timely procurement of quality RM/PM & ensuring of timely dispatch of FG.
- Makes decisions for complex issues pertaining to Production/Commercial/Statuary requirements/Warehouse etc.
- Plans and schedules the preventive maintenance of all manufacturing lines and utilities.
- Evaluates and monitors maintenance records.
- Is responsible for ensuring minimum downtime.
- Ensure minimizing of breakdowns.
- Identifies and develops vendors for upkeep and repair work of machinery and spare parts.
- Is responsible for taking initiatives on process instrumentation and automation.
2. Logistics
- Responsible for Inbound & Outbound Shipment.
- Maintaining Inventory & SLOB control.
- Liaison with Stake Holder Shipping Lines / Shipping Agencies)
- Legal compliance as per different trade acts/ sanctions.
- Freight Budget Management
3. Purchase and Planning
- Ensures that required quantities are procured at the optimum price & time to avoid delay in production
- Regular discussion with Business & Finance team on possible future Impact on price increase on goods for proper contingency plans for Gross Contribution /Net Contribution calculations.
- Coordinate with IBD/India Purchase team to ensure continuity of RM & PM.
- Active stake holder management to manage inflation/cost.
- Planning production as per forecast.
- Ensuring average inventory as days of sale is with the target range.
4. Compliance and quality
- Responsible for managing external environment for ensuring complete statutory compliance of the unit.
- To implement Operating Manuals of Corporate i.e. Accounting/Purchase/HR
- Strict Quality adherence.
- Conducting Internal quality product process audits
- Conduct regular market quality audits for own and competitors products
- Responsible for handling investigation and implementing corrective and preventive actions raised out of Market /consumer complaints along with unit team
5. Budgeting
Responsible for monitoring and controlling cash overheads Wages Stores & spares power & fuel / capital expenses within the approved budgets.
Experience:
- 1418 years relevant experience out of which 34 years of experience should be in Nigeria.
- SAP Experience & Working XL skills are essential
- Rich Experience of Oral Care Cosmetics Hair care
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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