Guinness Nigeria Plc is a significant market for Diageo. Guinness Nigeria operates in a unique and rapidly increasing alcohol industry with a beer potential of over 15 million hectoliters. It is Nigeria’s only company that produces Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA). It is an on-trade dominant market with a rapidly rising off-trade channel.

1). Warehouse Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR1092849

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job type: Full time

Grade Level: L5
Reports to: Head of Logistics

About the Role

Our performance ambition calls for us to build the best performing most trusted and respected consumer products company in the world; this requires the right transportation and Warehouse management assets and processes are in place and improved to support GN annual performance of NSV of about £360m and trading profit of £150m
The role will drive efficiency across the Guinness warehousing operations and embedding standard processes such as FEFO in other to drive waste/SLOB down.
Accountable for inventory management from raw materials to components and other category of inventory. The role is also responsible for fulfilment of customers’ order.

Dimensions
Financial:

This role will provide support to the Logistics Operations Manager in leading performance / operations within a total cost budget of about £20m per annual and support delivery of annual logistics cost savings of £2m per annual.

Market Complexity:

Works in across all the distribution centres across in Nigeria through own- and third-party logistics service providers to create step changes in customer service delivery to both internal and external customers
Handles all external warehouses (depots) to ensure the delivery of Guinness Nigeria business goals and objectives.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Consistently Deliver Phenomenal Performance – This is a significantly matrixed role.
The role holder will work closely with packaging, sales, Brewery logistics and third-party service providers to deliver GN strategic goals and meet / exceed customer expectation
Create Conditions for People to Succeed – Leading the Logistics team comprising of L6 and L7.

Purpose of Role

To deliver and embed best in class processes in all warehouses and customer service operations in Guinness Nigeria through the development of a committed team that is able to deliver significant value and competitive advantage to our business

Key Decision

Optimisation of Distribution networks
Empties availability for Brewery operations at the right quality

Job Responsibilities

Formulate and implement warehousing standard methodology in line with Diageo supply chain capability framework in all brewery distribution and depots to deliver driven service.
Manage empties and finished inventory to support GN supply chain in meeting customer / consumer satisfaction and to ensure accountability.
Play a lead role in the achievement of sales targets and competitive advantage through physical distribution and order fulfilment.
Ensure the achievement of all key performance indicators in line with GN business objective in order to drive superior performance.
Formulate and implement critical initiatives as well as suitable logistics operations improvement in all distribution centres to enhance GN supply chain efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree qualification. Master’s degree or equivalent experience is an added advantage
Proven experience particularly in physical distribution activities; with a depth of capability in logistics and customer management / process design and development.
Ability to take commercial insights and translate into performance to grow the business.
Proven track record to persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions
Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills within a highly dynamic process environment
Fully conversant with inventory management processes using SAP systems.
Detailed knowledge of Diageo warehouse management standards.
Ability to competently coach and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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2). Team Leader, Packaging

Job ID.: JR1093762
Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Function: Supply
Job Title: Team Leader, Packaging
Level: 6
Reports To: Shift Manager

About The Role

The Lagos and Benin Breweries produce 1.5 to 1.6 million hectoliters each of various Guinness products per annum and package these products for the local, national and export markets.
The packaging department is accountable for the packaging of all brewing products into returnable and non-returnable containers, ready for distribution.
The Team lead runs the line during shift production hours and accounts to the Shift manager in regard to leading their team and the department assets.
The role is responsible for meeting shift production volumes on the line at the right quality through the technical operators, while achieving targets in a cost-efficient manner.
The role is also responsible for the entrenchment of PPM practices in a safe and healthy working environment.

Dimensions
Financial:

Supporting the shift manager in effective management of shift variable costs, raw materials, component and utility costs and production, quality, rework and labour cost
Responsible for the packaging equipment assets management of their line

Market Complexity:

The Nigerian beer market is very sophisticated with many competitors and a strong quality, cost and delivery focus.
Need to constantly reduce production cost, while maintaining high quality and delivery in a highly unionized working environment

Leadership Responsibilities:

Build the conditions for people to succeed: Manages line responsibility including direct responsibility for mentoring and supporting team workers and contractors and indirectly supervising maintenance activities.
Interact with other Shift Managers, Packaging Manager, brewing dept. (key internal supplier), Engineering and Supply Planning, to ensure that target volumes are achieved cost effectively and on time.
Stay focused on delivering great performance- Demonstrate deep personal accountability for great performance.
Ensure controls are in place to guarantee Diageo’s performance and reputation.

Purpose of Role

Overall responsibility for the delivery of shift outputs, targets and goals on the line by managing, leading and supporting team to produce to desired quality and yield levels in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
To support the shift manager in managing resource allocation, develop team members and optimize individual potential to contribute to overall site performance.

Key Decisions:

Asset care optimization
Raw materials and components allocation.

Role Responsibiities

Supervise and coordinate all activities of technical operators to ensure that products scheduled for line are produced to target volumes and specifications with best possible efficiencies and optimum
Supporting shift manager to Control cost of packaging online by minimizing process waste, improving efficiencies and taking appropriate actions to reduce downtime and improve quality.
Develop & deliver improved performance against targets through effective problem solving, decision-making and communication between the team members and aligned, planned activity with Operations Improvement Team, Engineering support and Supply Planning.
Lead implementation of the company’s health, safety, quality, environment and hygiene standards for the protection of company products, personnel and assets in the packaging environment

Qualifications and Experience Required

Science or Engineering Degree or HND
Should hold an IBG/NSE qualification and knowledge of packaging and WCM techniques.
Proven expertise in food or drink packaging environment with a track record of delivering sustainable improvements in packaging efficiency and quality, particularly through effective people management and development.
Competency in operating any two of the labeller, filler or bottle washer machines in the packaging line
Competency in packaging management and prioritization of resources to meet key targets,
Knowledge of Guinness policies is an added advantage.
Structured problem evaluation & solving skills and ready to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action.
High level of energy and commitment to team based achievement and high interpersonal effectiveness to develop & sustain robust relationships.

Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:

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