Head of Operations
Location: Asaba, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Operations to oversee and optimize our entire production facility, supply chain, and logistics ecosystem.
- The ideal candidate will lead the manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and warehouse teams, with primary objective to drive operational excellence, reduce manufacturing costs, maintain strict safety/quality standards, and ensure the seamless delivery of products to our market.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute operational strategies, budgets, and production schedules aligned with overall business growth objectives.
- Plant & Production Management: Oversee daily factory operations to ensure maximum yield, optimal capacity utilization, and minimal downtime.
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Lead the end-to-end supply chain, including raw material procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and nationwide distribution.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the HSE, Quality Assurance (QA/QC), and Sales teams to guarantee compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO) while meeting market demand.
- Cost & Waste Optimization: Identify operational bottlenecks and implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to minimize waste and reduce production costs.
- Capex & Maintenance: Oversee facility maintenance and manage Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects for plant expansions, machinery upgrades, and automation.
- Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical), Food Science, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration. An MBA or relevant Master's degree is highly preferred.
- 5–10+ years of progressive operational management experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Plant Manager, Operations Manager) within a food, beverage, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing automated systems, supply chain logistics, Lean/Six Sigma principles, and food safety regulatory compliance.
- Exceptional executive leadership, financial acumen (P&L management), problem-solving, and crisis-management capabilities.
Application Closing Date
24th June, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hrhub.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.