Factory Operations Manager

Job Title: Factory Operations Manager
Location: Sango, Ogun
Job Type: Full-time
Work Mode: On-site
Experience: Minimum 15 years' manufacturing experience (at least 5 years in a senior Operations, Plant Management, or Manufacturing leadership role)
Salary: Open to negotiation

About the Role

TeamAce Limited's client, a reputable organization in the agribusiness sector, is seeking a Factory Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across production, engineering, maintenance, utilities, facilities, quality, HSE, and continuous improvement ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and KPI monitoring
  • Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, equipment reliability, and automation projects
  • Oversee factory facilities, utilities, infrastructure, contractors, and vendors
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Drive HSE compliance, safety culture, and zero lost-time incidents
  • Manage budgets, manufacturing costs, CAPEX, and investment proposals
  • Lead production, maintenance, engineering, and facilities teams through performance management, training, and succession planning

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Food Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline
  • Minimum of 15 years' manufacturing experience, preferably in FMCG or food processing, with at least 5 years in senior Operations/Plant Management leadership
  • MBA or postgraduate qualification in Operations Management is an advantage
  • Certifications in Maintenance, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or HSE are desirable
  • Strong expertise in factory operations, production planning, food safety, budgeting, and regulatory compliance

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026

How to Apply
Apply via: https://tinyurl.com/FACTORYOPERATIONSMANAGERGF

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