Deputy Technical Director
Full-time
Promasidor
Job title : Deputy Technical Director
Job Location : Lagos Deadline : July 03, 2026 Quick Recommended LinksAbout the job
- Support the Country Technical Director in overseeing the technical and production operations of the factory, acting as a key deputy to ensure seamless day-to-day, manufacturing functions. The role holder will be developed and mentored into a future Technical Director building the capability and experience required to independently lead a country technical operation.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Country Technical Director in translating Group manufacturing strategy, policies and procedures into factory-level operational plans and initiatives
- Assist the Country Technical Director in preparing and evaluating capex investment proposals for machinery, site development and automation infrastructure.
- Assist the Country Technical Director in managing daily production operations, including planning, scheduling and performance monitoring.
- Oversee and support engineering projects at the factory, including equipment upgrades, process automation installations and utilities management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification.
- Drive the adoption of process automation solutions to reduce manual intervention.
- Support R&D activities and new product development (NPD) at the factory level.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, waste reduction programmes and implementation of lean manufacturing principles across the factory.
- Liaise with the Group Technical Department and the Country Technical Director on the selection and review of external contractors and machine vendors.
- Work closely alongside the Country Technical Director to supervise, coach and develop factory technical and production teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the technical team during the Country Technical Director's absence, ensuring continuity of operations.
- Support the Country Technical Director in preparing and monitoring the factory's annual technical and production budget, tracking expenditure and ensuring compliance with Group financial standards and legal requirements.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with factory teams, Group technical functions, and key external suppliers and regulatory bodies.
- Provide regular reporting on factory technical and production performance to the Country Technical Director, covering agreed Key Performance Indicators.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders on the impact of technical or process changes on production and supply, proposing solutions that maintain quality and cost targets.
Key Qualifications & Skills
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the food industry, with a strong mix of engineering and production roles
- Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing environments is essential
- Demonstrable hands-on technical knowledge of food production processes, quality standards and food safety (HACCP, GMP, ISO)
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), SCADA, process automation platforms or industrial control systems is highly desirable
- Familiarity with AI, data analytics or digital manufacturing tools applied in a production environment is an advantage
- Fluent in English (written and spoken), essential for Group reporting and cross-country collaboration. Speaking French is a plus
- Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project, ERP systems)
- Proven ability to manage engineering and production projects, drive continuous improvement and deliver results within a manufacturing setting
- Strong technical knowledge of food science, food engineering, R&D and production processes
Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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