Location: Awka, Anambra 

Summary

• This role requires meticulous attention to detail and advanced Excel skills to effectively plan and manage production activities, ensuring efficient operations and timely order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and continuously revise production schedules based on customer orders, adjusting plans proactively to meet shifting demands.
• Work closely with the sales team to gain a full understanding of order details, timelines, and delivery requirements.
• Oversee and balance inventory levels of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Distribute resources effectively, including personnel, machinery, and materials, to achieve optimal productivity.
• Leverage data and performance metrics to fine-tune production operations and drive process improvements.
• Ensure clear communication of production schedules across all departments to promote coordination and timely execution.
• Supervise production activities to ensure compliance with schedules, quality standards, and output goals.
• Identify and resolve production issues swiftly, collaborating with relevant departments to minimize downtime.
• Keep precise and up-to-date records of production operations, inventory movements, and order completion.
• Prepare and deliver detailed production performance reports, emphasizing key indicators such as efficiency, throughput, and delivery reliability.
• Implement and uphold best practices in production planning, workflow optimization, and inventory control.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years of proven experience in production and material planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage production schedules based on customer orders, machine capacity, and material availability.
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory analysis, and stock optimization techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, production tracking, and reporting.
• Experience using ERP systems for production planning and inventory control.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in demand, minimizing downtime and operational delays.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Benefits We Offer

• Salary: N150,000 – N180,000 monthly.
• Comfortable accommodation
• A free meal daily
• Solid bonus system
• Medical bills coverage.