Plant Manager at the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Full Time

Job Title: Plant Manager

Job ID.: req33638
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Team: Manufacturing

About the Job

• Coordinate key plant operations activities (manufacturing, quality, Supply Chain and support functions i.e., Finance, HR, IS and Process systems) to deliver high-quality products and services at the lowest cost whilst consistently meeting internal and external customers demands, in line with the corporate objective.

Your New Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Cost optimization, budget delivery and control of main cost drivers in Manufacturing
• Ensure adherence to Food and Beverage Legislation, TCCC Standards, ISO certification,
• Good Manufacturing Practices, and other internal and external regulatory compliance Drive MANEx to deliver a high productivity standard in the plant
• Ensure usage and exploitations of management systems to affect financial controls positively and maximize profit
• Prepare, present, and interpret Manufacturing KBIs, make recommendations which result in increased productivity and efficiency, reduced cost, and improved customer satisfaction
• Builds team’s capabilities through the implementation of training and development programs and maintains high levels of employee relationships
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with the team, internal customers, peers, institutions, suppliers
• Maintain high (100%) standard of GMP, Safety and Security in the plant and all sales depots
• Exploit management tools (BASIS, PRS – production reporting system, IM – inventory management, IC – internal control, EXIM – excellence in manufacturing etc.) to maximize opportunities for cost optimization
• Relate with the commercial team on demand and Operational planning to drive for profitable volume growth
• Deliver quality products at the right time and mix (SKU’s store keeping units) to all sales depots within the prescribed sales stock levels
• Balanced knowledge in general management, manufacturing, financial and supply chain management to provide strategic leadership.

Education / Knowledge

• University and/or Advanced Degree relevant to Manufacturing (Engineering, Food & Beverage Processing related)
• 7-10 years of cognate experience in driving high performing manufacturing operations
• In-depth knowledge of bottling operations and technologies: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health & Safety

Do You Have These Skills?

• Excellent management skills
• Ability to manage unstable sales demand Forecasting and supply chain requirement
• Effective planning & organizing
• Results orientation
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Effective leadership and track record of building high performing teams
• Analytical, reporting and communication
• Ability to make and communicate tough decisions
• Ability to think tactically and strategically
• Ability to think in terms of functional sustainability rather than short term wins
• Coaching and mentorship
• Ability to empower managers.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.