Production Manager (Lubricant)
Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Department: Production
Reports To: Head, Manufacturing
Position Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager (Lubricant Blending) to join our manufacturing team.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems, maintenance, and operations withinmanufacturing sectors, with cognate experience in Lubricant blending and manufacturing industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieveset monthly production target, optimize machine output, maintainequipment utilization, and eliminate production waste
- Lead and superviseproduction teams ensuringshift coverage, discipline, and productivity improvement through structured performance management.
- Implement lean manufacturing practicesto reduce downtime and improve overall production efficiency.
- Manage energy consumption and production costs without compromising output or quality.
- MaintainPPE compliance, achievezero fatalities, and sustain record safety incident annuallywhile ensuring strict adherence toGMP and workplace safety standards.
- Ensureaccurate production, downtime, and material usage reports, submitted daily/weekly/monthly to Management within required timelines.
- Driveprocess optimization initiativesthat deliverminimum 10% improvements in productivity, quality, or cost efficiency annually.
- Coordinate with engineering/maintenance teams to achieve≥95% machine availabilityand ensuretimely preventive maintenance execution.
- Maintainoptimal raw material availability (≥30 days stock level)while preventingstock-outs and limiting excess inventory to ≤10% variance.
- Perform additional operational assignments as directed by management while ensuring full compliance with company policies and manufacturing standards.
Requirements
- B.Sc. or HND in Mechanical/Chemical/Production Engineering or other relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a well-structured manufacturing industry in similar capacity.
- Strong knowledge of Product specifications (eg: API, SAE, ACEA).
- Familiarity with industry materials (e.g.HDPE), codes, standards (eg: ISO), utilities and machinery/equipment first aid (e.g.: Compressors, Chillers, etc.)
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common Machinery and equipment errors, to ensure a hitch free production operations.
- Proficiency in engineering software and maintenance management systems is an advantage.
- Membership of relevant professional bodies is desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Remuneration
Above Industry Standard.
Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: freshjobs49@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.