PRODUCTION MANAGER AT A REPUTABLE FMCG MANUFACTURING COMPANY - ELIZABETH MADDEUX LIMITED | PRODUCTION MANAGER JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Elizabeth Maddeux Limited - Our client, a reputable FMCG manufacturing company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Production Manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily production activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely manufacturing of FMCG products.
• The role ensures compliance with quality standards, food safety regulations, and health and safety requirements while optimizing people, processes, and equipment to meet business targets.

Key Responsibilities
Production and Operations:

• Plan, organize, and control daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in line with demand forecasts.
• Ensure uninterrupted production flow while meeting volume, quality, and cost targets.
• Optimize machine utilization, manpower deployment, and material usage.
• Monitor production output and take corrective actions to address deviations.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and GMP requirements.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory bodies such as NAFDAC, SON, and other applicable standards.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies on the shop floor.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and rework.

People Management:

• Supervise and lead production supervisors, line leaders, and operators.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and on-the-job training.
• Foster a culture of discipline, teamwork, and accountability on the shop floor.
• Ensure adequate manpower planning and shift management.

Cost and Efficiency Management:

• Control production costs including labor, raw materials, utilities, and consumables.
• Drive efficiency improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing and waste reduction.
• Support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with management.

Reporting and Coordination:

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Escalate production risks, breakdowns, or shortages promptly with solutions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Production output vs plan (percentage achievement).
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Downtime and production loss hours.
• Yield and waste reduction percentage.
• Cost per unit produced.
• Defect rate or rejection rate.
• Compliance with quality and safety audits.
• On-time order fulfillment rate.
• Employee productivity per shift.
• Incident and accident rate on the shop floor.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic ERP systems.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing, with at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and shop floor management.
• Experience working with automated or semi-automated production lines.
• Knowledge of GMP, HSE standards, and Nigerian regulatory requirements (NAFDAC and SON).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth in a performance-driven FMCG company.
• Supportive team culture and enabling environment.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 15th March, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV to: recruit@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Production Manager- Garki Abuja”. as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.