Sochi Foods Limited is an FMCG company that specializes in producing premium-quality garri brands as well as immensely useful industrial and culinary byproducts from the cassava plant. Established in Ahiazu-Mbaise, in the heart of Eastern Nigeria, our company is founded with the mission to provide consumers with world-class products that meet their requirements.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all persons feel welcome, respected, and valued. We have diversity as a key policy in the Company and promote equal opportunity for all. This is a Team place, where everyone works together for common goals and achievements. We welcome and encourage the best skilled persons to join us today.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Production Manager

Location: Ahiazu-Mbaise, Imo

Job Description

• We are seeking an energetic, proactive assistant production manager to streamline production under the supervision of our production manager.
• As an assistant production manager, your duties will include assigning materials, equipment, and human resources to the production department, and overseeing quality control and costs. You may be requested to prepare production schedules.
• To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate exceptional planning abilities, which would ultimately translate to high production rates.
• Outstanding assistant production managers are excellent negotiators who act decisively when solving production issues.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Production Manager.
• Assisting the Production Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and timesheets.
• Appointing labor and purchasing stock toward the smooth running of the production process.
• Preparing cost estimates for materials, equipment, and hiring laborers.
• Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.
• Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines.
• Procuring and monitoring the efficiency of production equipment.
• Updating the Production Manager on the status of projects.
• Liaising and coordinating production with other departments.
• Resolving labor disputes, where requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate Degree, with course work in production management, operations management, or similar.
• A minimum of 3 years previous experience working in a related industry preferred.
• Ability to confidently and proactively supervise production teams.
• Exceptional analytical ability toward solving production-related concerns.
• Knowledge of procuring materials, equipment, and labor needed throughout the production process.
• Proficiency in quality control, managing budgets, and production costing.
• Competence with computer-based administration, record-keeping, and procurement systems.
• Ability to work independently under the Production Manager, and as part of a production team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills toward managing human resources and liaizing with other departments.
• Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2023.