Location: Abuja
Industry: FMCG (Bakery Operations)
Job Type: Full-time, Onsite
Salary: NGN 300,000 – NGN500,000 Net
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and seasoned Factory Manager to lead end-to-end operations of our
client’s bakery plant in Abuja. The ideal candidate must be able to seamlessly coordinate
production, people, marketing support, logistics, financial controls, quality assurance, and general
administration in a high-speed, high-volume environment. This individual will be the strategic and
operational backbone of our manufacturing facility, driving performance, compliance, innovation,
and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Operational Management
- Oversee daily bakery production processes including mixing, baking, packaging, storage,
and dispatch. - Maintain optimal production efficiency by aligning labor, machines, and materials with
demand and sales forecasts. - Introduce and implement continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Lean) to
reduce waste and enhance productivity. - Monitor production KPIs, downtime, batch yields, and daily output, ensuring adherence to
defined targets.
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Collaborate with senior management to define and execute long-term operational
strategies. - Identify growth opportunities, drive factory expansion, and implement new production
lines or processes.
People Management
- Lead a diverse team of production staff, shift supervisors, quality controllers, and drivers.
- Design and implement performance reviews, skills development programs, and conflict
resolution processes. - Foster a productive, safe, and inclusive work environment.
- Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with labor laws and union expectations, if
applicable.
Financial Oversight & Cost Management
- Prepare and manage factory operating budgets, track overheads, and optimize cost per
unit. - Authorize expenditure, control production-related costs, and ensure proper
documentation of financial processes. - Collaborate with finance and procurement to control raw material usage and reconcile
variances.
Resource Planning & Inventory Management
- Supervise procurement planning, inventory levels, stock rotation, and spoilage controls.
- Ensure accurate records of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Introduce stock movement tracking systems for real-time insights.
Marketing Support & Sales Alignment
- Coordinate with the marketing team to forecast production based on promotions and
seasonal trends. - Provide insights on marketable packaging, pricing, and product innovations to align with
customer demands.
Marketing Support & Sales Alignment
- Maintain strong vendor relationships for raw material, packaging, and equipment
procurement. - Oversee factory maintenance schedules, ensure preventive maintenance and emergency
repairs are conducted promptly. - Supervise fleet operations, including daily route planning, driver compliance, and vehicle
servicing.
Facility & General Office Administration
- Supervise the daily administration of the factory premises including security, sanitation,
visitor protocols, and record-keeping. - Coordinate third-party services such as cleaning, security, waste management, etc.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety laws, fire protocols, and factory regulations.
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure factory operations are aligned with NAFDAC, SON, HACCP, and other food safety
standards. - Investigate quality issues and establish preventive measures.
Reporting & Process Development
- Design, document, and standardize production processes and SOPs for all operational
areas. - Submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational reports with actionable insights to
management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Operations Management, or related
field. - Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a factory/ plant management role in the FMCG
industry. - Demonstrated experience managing a factory workforce, operations budget, and
production lifecycle. - Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical thinking abilities.
- Familiarity with ERP or production software is an added advantage.
What you will gain:
- Annual performance bonus
- Dynamic, innovative, and supportive work culture
- Health Insurance (HMO)
- Career growth within a progressive and expanding manufacturing company
If you are eligible and excited about this role, kindly share your CV to
careers@elizabethmaddeux.com with the Subject “Factory Manager- Bakery Operations”
