PRODUCTION MANAGER (FOOD & BEVERAGE OUTLET) - LAGOS AT NICOLE SINCLAIR CONSULTING | PRODUCTION MANAGER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Nicole Sinclair Consulting is a dynamic Human Resources Consulting firm. We are positioned to help nurture your business, its people and maximize vision.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-performance Production Manager to lead the end-to-end manufacturing and innovation lifecycle of our premium health-focused brand. In this role, you will be the bridge between culinary creativity and industrial efficiency. Your mandate is twofold: ensuring the flawless daily production of our healthy shakes, coffee, and energy bars, while aggressively driving revenue through product improvement and recipe innovation. We are looking for a leader who doesn't just manage a floor, but optimizes yield, cost efficiency, and scale-up speed to directly impact our bottom line.

Requirements:

1. Operational Excellence & Scaling

• Production Architecture: Plan and oversee daily operations for energy bars, shakes, and coffee, ensuring 100% consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation.

• Agile Scheduling: Manage complex production schedules to meet market demand while maintaining a "Zero-Waste" philosophy.

• Scale-up Management: Support rapid revenue growth by lead-timing the scale-up of high-demand products without compromising quality.

2. R&D and Revenue Optimization

• Recipe Engineering: Develop, test, and standardize new formulations that align with current wellness trends and nutritional benchmarks.

• Cost-Efficiency Modeling: Audit and improve existing recipes to enhance taste and shelf life while reducing production costs.

• Market-Driven Innovation: Identify and launch new product formats or variants (e.g., seasonal flavors, travel packs) that open new sales channels.

3. Quality Governance & Resource Management

• SOP Development: Establish and document rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure every product meets premium brand standards.

• Inventory Stewardship: Manage the procurement and storage of raw ingredients and packaging supplies, optimizing stock levels to prevent capital tie-up.

• Hygiene & Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards across all production lines.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience & Academic Background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or a related technical field.

• Tenure: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in production management or supervision.

• Industry Focus: Direct experience with energy bars, beverages, or consumables is essential.

• Startup Agility: Proven experience in scaling production for growing brands or fast-moving startups.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Profitability: The ability to link production decisions (yield, batch size, ingredient sourcing) with company revenue.

• Leadership: Strong ability to supervise, train, and enforce accountability within a diverse production team.

• Technical Palate: A deep understanding of flavor profiles, nutritional chemistry, and shelf-life preservation.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified? Go to Nicole Sinclair Consulting on forms.gle to apply