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.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply.