Operations Manager - Manufacturing/FMCG

Job Title: Operations Manager- Manufacturing/FMCG

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

YOE - 7-10 Years

Industry: Manufacturing/FMCG

Salary: 800,000 - 1M

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support the coordination of manufacturing operations, plant readiness, and project execution for a leading Manufacturing/FMCG company.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the transition from project execution to plant operations.

• Support plant readiness across production, maintenance, HSE, quality, and staffing.

• Coordinate OEMs, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Track engineering, procurement, equipment installation, and project milestones.

• Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and critical spares.

• Develop and maintain operational/project trackers, reports, KPIs, and action plans.

• Support the development and implementation of SOPs, processes, and operational systems.

• Work cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Legal, Engineering, HSE, Procurement, and other teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 7–12 years of relevant experience** in manufacturing operations, plant operations, engineering/project execution, industrial operations, or related environments.

• Strong experience in **Manufacturing/FMCG or Agro-processing** is highly preferred.

• Strong project execution, stakeholder management, coordination, and negotiation skills.

• Experience managing contractors, OEMs, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong KPI/performance monitoring and reporting skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver against aggressive timelines.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from established Manufacturing, FMCG, Agro-processing, or Industrial companies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualified and Interested candidates should send CV to [email protected] indicating the subject.

Pay: ₦700,000.00 - ₦900,000.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What Industry best describe your current/recent experience?
• Have you managed or supported plant/Manufacturing operations before?
• Do you have experience coordinating Plant/Project execution involving OEMs, Contractors, Vendor?

Experience:

• Manufacturing/Plant Operations: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person