Westfield Consulting is a management consultancy firm, specialized in Increasing Your Business Performance. It is our mission to help our clients make the right decisions & improve their organizational performance. As a partner to our clients, we work as integrated members of the team and strive to provide valuable deliverables that meet their goals.
Our clients range from large to small companies and organizations including some of the most recognizable brands. They come to Westfield seeking expert advice and personalized service on a variety of business process related problems and always leave satisfied.
Our team is comprised of a well-respected group of talented, experienced and likable consultants that can help you achieve your business goals.
With over 10 years of experience in Project Management, financial services and ICT marketing, Westfield brings the expertise you need from a consultancy outfit to help with your projects.Role Summary
To develop, drive and deliver the manufacturing Operational Strategy for the Business Brands in order to increase and enhance the organization’s revenue, profitability, people performance and Brand presence within the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Operational Leadership and Management:
Supports in developing and executing of the manufacturing operational strategy for all brands within Food Concepts (Nigeria and Ghana).
Execute business strategies and practices to constantly improve production capability, quality, costs and customer service goals.
Oversees the manufacture of products, ensuring production, performance and quality standards are consistently met.
Support the business with short and long-range operational goals, expansion efforts and implementation of new and advanced technology.
Ensure profitability of the business and improve the financial performance and profitability of the business.
Implement frequent visits to manufacturing units and meetings with other key stakeholders
Work in collaboration with the Project team to execute expansion strategies and promotions by executing new opportunities and markets to achieve expansion goals.
Ensures effective P&L management of the business through detailed analysis and reviews with all lines of management.
Deliver continuous improvement initiatives resulting in service excellence, profit growth through cost management
Support the Executive Team and/or Senior Leaders with insightful input in key manufacturing operational decisions and to execute all decisions agreed upon.
Accountable for all production performance indices.
Planning efficient route maps for the delivery of products.
Accountability for the products to be delivered on time and undamaged.
Business and Sales Performance:
Plan, determine optimal utilization of manufacturing workers and equipment to meet manufacturing goals
Determine if new manufacturing machines, methods are needed
Drive top line sales in line with budget, year-on-year performance and
Ensure that manufacturing stays on schedule and within budget
Facilitate and supervise new R&D project transition to manufacturing processes
Delivers progress and production reports to Executive Management Team
Review production report to ensure safety, quality, financial and delivery goals and standard are met
Ensure healthy and safety work environment and compliance with federal and state regulations through collaboration with environmental, health and safety staff
Coordinate manufacturing with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and other departments, as well as with vendors and shippers.
Analyze manufacturing data and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement; identify and utilize methods of making manufacturing process more efficient and effective (reducing waste, using lean)
Supervises manufacturing planning, scheduling, quality adherence, processing and materials management.
Supervise equipment purchase, maintenance and layout
Design, develop and implement fully integrated systems for manufacturing management.
expectations
People Management:
Provide support in identification and recruitment of employees for operations
Identify and share training opportunities with staff to build and improve skills
Provide guidance and direction to direct reports including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Ensure effective service delivery by communicating and assisting individuals to understand customer needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
Manage succession plans to secure business operations and growth, encouraging individuals’ development and to be proactive in strategic planning for success
Collaborate with the Head of HR and the Senior Training and Development Manager for the production teams across Nigeria
Key Performance Indicators
Achievement of the Operations Sales, EBITDA, GP, PAT targets
Achievement of the Operations Division’s budget/targets/objectives
Achievement of Individual Personal Development Plans
Job Specifications
A good First Degree in Business Administration or related areas
Possession of a Master’s degree in Business Administration or related degree (an advantage)
Training on Food Safety Management
Training on People Management
Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) and other relevant certifications
Minimum of (13) years’ experience, (8) of which must be in similar organization (manufacturing and Production) and (3) in senior management role
Knowledge Requirements:
A Very Good understanding of the Baked Goods Food Industry
Good Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice, Production Management, and Process Engineering
Good Experience in industrial management required
Good knowledge of macroeconomic and financial system
Good Knowledge of People Management
Leadership, Administrative and Managerial abilities
Strong Organisation Skills
Very Good Communication Skills
Problem-Solving and Decision making Skills
Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Cost Objective