Head of Operations

About the Role

• We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Head of Operations to lead and integrate all manufacturing operations, including Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering & Maintenance, Warehousing, Logistics, Facilities, and HSE.
• The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, improve productivity, optimize costs, and ensure the business consistently delivers quality products that meet customer expectations.
• This role will provide strategic leadership across the manufacturing value chain, ensuring alignment between demand, production capacity, inventory, procurement, quality, and overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate all manufacturing operations, including Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Warehousing, Logistics, HSE, and Facilities, to achieve production, quality, safety, cost, and customer service objectives.
• Drive production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination while leading the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand, capacity, procurement, and inventory with business goals.
• Champion operational excellence by improving productivity, optimizing asset utilization, reducing waste, managing operational budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure equipment reliability, facility availability, and compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards through effective maintenance and infrastructure management.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, dashboards, and governance processes, leading daily, weekly, and monthly performance reviews to drive accountability and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR, and other business functions to ensure seamless execution of operational plans and the achievement of customer and business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, safety, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, APICS/CSCP, NEBOSH, or related certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a senior operations leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-functional manufacturing operations.
• Experience within FMCG, chemical, industrial, or manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Production Planning & Inventory Management
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Supply Chain Management
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Budgeting & Cost Optimization
• Performance Management & Operational Analytics
• ERP Systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP) and Power BI
• Leadership & People Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
29th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should send their CV to:  using "Head of Operations" as the subject of the email.

Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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