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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Factory Manager Jobposting service
Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production & Operations
Reports to: Group General Manager
Role Purpose
Run the factory as a safe, compliant and cost-efficient packaged-water operation, delivering consistent quality and output, protecting the brand's regulatory standing, and supporting sales, distribution and margin growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction: Plan and run daily production against sales demand; monitor output, downtime, yield and packaging losses.
Water quality and safety: Enforce treatment, disinfection, sampling and lab testing schedules; hold or reject non-conforming batches; keep complete batch and test records.
Regulatory compliance: Keep NAFDAC registration and statutory approvals current; meet labelling, hygiene and GMP standards; close inspection findings on time.
Plant and equipment: Maintain treatment plant, filling lines, generators and utilities on a planned schedule; minimise breakdowns and repair costs.
Materials and inventory: Control packaging, chemicals and spares; keep accurate stock records; purchase only within approved limits via Group procurement.
Cost and margin: Track cost per unit, energy and diesel use and wastage; report variances and recommend corrective action.
Distribution support: Coordinate dispatch and delivery with sales and distributors; ensure released stock is accounted for and collections follow approved credit terms.
Health, safety and environment: Maintain a safe workplace; enforce PPE, hygiene and housekeeping; manage effluent and waste responsibly.
People: Supervise production, quality-control, maintenance and dispatch staff; manage rosters, performance and discipline per Group HR policies.
Reporting: Submit a weekly production, quality, cost and compliance report; support Finance, Audit and GRC reviews.
Key Performance IndicatorsOutput against plan; downtime, yield and packaging loss rates.
Batch pass rate, test compliance and customer complaints.
Cost per unit and energy use against budget; stock accuracy.
NAFDAC and statutory compliance; audit and inspection findings closed on time.
Safety record, equipment availability and staff performance.
Qualifications & Competencies
HND/B.Sc in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or related; 5–7 years' experience in packaged water, beverage or FMCG production, including at least 2 years in supervision or management.
Knowledge of water treatment, filling and packaging, NAFDAC and GMP; strong cost control, planning and maintenance management; proficient in Excel; leadership, integrity, attention to detail.
RemunerationMonthly net N300,000 – N400,000, set within the band by qualifications and experience.
Application Closing Date16th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using ''Factory Manager" as the subject of the email.
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