UAC Foods Limited is Nigeria’s leading manufacturer and marketer of tasty and nourishing convenience foods and drinks. It operates two categories namely “Snacks” and “Beverages”.
We are currently searching for candidates to fill the position below:
Position: General Manager – Operations
To align the manufacturing operations of the business in its three (3) locations in achieving business objectives in line with; cost, quality, service levels, working capital and continuous innovation. As well as coordinating all activities relating to plant/facility maintenance and project management.
The Position
Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager – Operations will manage operations of three (3) manufacturing units.
Specific Job Roles
- To monitor the unit’s budgets on an on-going basis and take corrective action where necessary
- To monitor the units production costs and implement remedial action where necessary
- To hold regular communication sessions with unit management
- To manage and achieve volume targets
- To assess and recommend the implementation of unit projects
- To develop and recommend strategies to the Managing Director/Chief Executive
- To draw up and assist with Capex budgets
- To stay abreast of new developments in the industry
- To complete performance evaluation in respect of senior managers
- To mentor, coach and advise unit managers on an on-going basis in all aspects of their duties
- To approve payments in line with authority limits
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate must have;
- A first degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Applied or Social Sciences.
- 15 years work experience at managerial level of which at least 7 years must be in related work area.
- Cross functional/category experience
- Strategic and commercial track record
- Knowledge of competitors and market dynamics
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- Production and maintenance planning process
- Business objectives
- Project Management skills
- Analytical and numerical skills
- Financial management – e.g. direct cost variances, budget, CAPEX, maintenance cost
- Score card
- Manufacturing strategy
- Leadership and coaching skills and techniques
- OE policies and procedures, including recruitment and retention
- Results driven
- Team player
- Strategic thinking ability
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Innovative
- Sound understanding of general management principles
- Commercial and business awareness
- Presentation skills
- Project Management skills
- Quality management system
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your resume to careers@uacnplc.com on or before 15th November 2011. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.
