Elizabeth Maddeux Limited was established to address the human resource challenges faced by small and medium-scale enterprises. Our goal is to facilitate organizational growth by providing comprehensive human resource services. We specialize in industries such as banking and non-banking financial institutions, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing, fintechs, telecommunications, and retail.Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Factory Operations Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving production efficiency, maintaining high quality and safety standards, optimizing plant performance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.
Candidates must have a proven track record in the construction chemicals, building materials, or related manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all factory operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational objectives are achieved.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve process efficiency, and optimize manufacturing costs.
Oversee production planning, inventory management, and resource allocation to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), quality, and regulatory standards across all plant operations.
Lead, mentor, and develop production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams to deliver high performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
8–10 years of experience in manufacturing within the construction industry
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior factory, plant, or operations management role.
Strong knowledge of production planning, process manufacturing, industrial automation, quality systems, and maintenance management.
Proven experience managing factory operations, production budgets, cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement projects.
Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

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Elizabeth Maddeux Limited was established to address the human resource challenges faced by small and medium-scale enterprises. Our goal is to facilitate organizational growth by providing comprehensive human resource services. We specialize in industries such as banking and non-banking financial institutions, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing, fintechs, telecommunications, and retail.Job Summary

We seek an experienced Factory Operations Manager to lead end-to-end plant operations within a process-driven production environment.
The Factory Operations Manager will oversee production, process optimization, engineering maintenance, quality control, HSE compliance, and supply chain coordination to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective plant performance.
This role requires strong expertise in process manufacturing, industrial safety standards, and operational excellence within a regulated chemical production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Plant & Production Leadership
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Maintenance & Engineering Oversight
HSE & Regulatory Compliance
Supply Chain & Resource Management
Leadership & Workforce Management
Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
MBA is an advantage.
8–10 years of progressive experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments.
At least 5 years in a senior plant/operations leadership role.
Strong understanding of process manufacturing systems and industrial automation.
Proven experience managing large production teams and plant budgets.

Core Competencies:

Process manufacturing expertise
Plant operations strategy
Industrial safety and regulatory compliance
Budget management
Team leadership and performance management
Data-driven operational decision-making.

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Elizabeth Maddeux Limited was established to address the human resource challenges faced by small and medium-scale enterprises. Our goal is to facilitate organizational growth by providing comprehensive human resource services. We specialize in industries such as banking and non-banking financial institutions, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing, fintechs, telecommunications, and retail.Job Summary

Our clien seeks an experienced Factory Operations Manager to lead end-to-end plant operations within a process-driven production environment.
The Factory Operations Manager will oversee production, process optimization, engineering maintenance, quality control, HSE compliance, and supply chain coordination to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective plant performance.
This role requires strong expertise in process manufacturing, industrial safety standards, and operational excellence within a regulated chemical production environment.

Key Responsibilities
Plant & Production Leadership:

Lead all daily operations of the chemical manufacturing plant, ensuring production targets, yield efficiency, and quality benchmarks are achieved.
Oversee batch/process manufacturing systems to maximize throughput and minimize production losses.
Drive capacity utilization and optimize plant output in line with demand forecasts.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
Reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance operational efficiency through structured process improvement initiatives.
Monitor KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, and defect rates.

Maintenance & Engineering Oversight:

Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment failure.
Ensure reliability of production machinery, utilities, and process systems.
Collaborate with engineering teams on plant upgrades and automation improvements.

HSE & Regulatory Compliance:

Enforce strict compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations applicable to chemical manufacturing.
Oversee hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal procedures.
Ensure plant operations comply with regulatory authorities and industry safety standards.

Supply Chain & Resource Management:

Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials.
Monitor inventory levels and production planning alignment.
Control operational costs and manage plant budgets effectively.

Leadership & Workforce Management:

Lead and develop cross-functional plant teams (production, maintenance, quality, warehouse).
Foster a strong safety culture and performance accountability.
Drive workforce planning aligned with production schedules.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

Analyze plant performance metrics and present operational reports to executive management.
Develop corrective action plans to address production inefficiencies or quality deviations.
Contribute to company-wide strategic planning and operational expansion initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
MBA is an advantage.
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments.
At least 3–5 years in a senior plant/operations leadership role.
Strong understanding of process manufacturing systems and industrial automation.
Proven experience managing large production teams and plant budgets.
Demonstrated implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM frameworks.

Core Competencies:

Process manufacturing expertise
Plant operations strategy
Industrial safety and regulatory compliance
Yield optimization & cost control
Budget management
Team leadership and performance management
Data-driven operational decision-making

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9jabook

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