Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company - Plant Manager

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company – Plant Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Nigeria

Department: Supply Chain

About the Role: Coordinate key plant operations activities (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and support functions i.e., Finance, HR, IS, and Process systems) to deliver high-quality products and services at the lowest cost whilst consistently meeting internal and external customer’s demand, in line with corporate objective.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Cost optimization, budget delivery, and control of main cost drivers in Manufacturing.
Maintain high (100%) standards of GMP, Safety, and Security in the Plant and all sales depots.
Exploit management tools (BASIS, PRS – production reporting system, IM – inventory management, IC – internal control, EXIM – excellence in manufacturing, etc.) to maximize opportunities for cost optimization.
Relate with the commercial team on demand and Operational planning to drive profitable volume growth.
Deliver quality products at the right time and mix (SKU’s store-keeping units) to all sales depots within the prescribed sales stock levels.
Balanced knowledge in general management, manufacturing, financial, and supply chain management to provide strategic leadership.
Ensure adherence to Food and Beverage Legislation, TCCC Standards, ISO certification, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other internal and external regulatory compliance.
Drive MANEx to deliver a high productivity standard in the plant.
Ensure usage and exploitations of management systems to affect financial controls positively and maximize profit.
Prepare, present, and interpret Manufacturing KBI’s, make recommendations that result in increased productivity and efficiency, reduced cost, and improved customer satisfaction.
Build team’s capabilities through implementation of training and development programs and maintain high levels of employee relationships.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with the team, internal customers, peers, institutions, suppliers.

Educational Qualifications / Knowledge:

University and/or Advanced Degree relevant to Manufacturing (Engineering, Food & Beverage Processing related)
7-10 years of cognate experience in driving high-performing manufacturing operations
In-depth knowledge of bottling operations and technologies: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health & Safety

Are these your secret ingredients:

Excellent management skills.
Ability to manage unstable sales demand Forecasting and supply chain requirements.
Ability to think tactically and strategically.
Ability to think in terms of functional sustainability rather than short-term wins,
Coaching and mentorship capabilities.
Ability to empower team members
Effective planning and organizing.
Results-oriented.
Ability to work under challenging conditions.
Excellent Understanding of Manufacturing Excellence.
Effective leadership with a track record of building high-performing teams.
Analytical, reporting, and communication
Ability to make and communicate tough decisions.