Production Manager

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee assembly plant operations, ensuring production targets are achieved efficiently, safely, on time, and to required quality standards.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage daily assembly line operations and production schedules.
• Monitor productivity, OEE, cycle time, downtime, quality, and production costs.
• Lead and supervise assembly supervisors, line leaders, and technicians.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing practices including 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, and SMED.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.
• Manage material flow and optimize manpower and resources.
• Support new product introduction, changeovers, and process improvements.
• Prepare production reports and recommend operational improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Automobile Engineering.
• 5–10 years’ experience in assembly or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing production teams in automotive, EV, heavy equipment, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, quality tools, ERP/MES, and production reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and people-management skills.