Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pie Production Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Supply Chain Department
Reports to (Title): Pie Production Manager
Direct Reports: Shift Supervisor

Job Purpose

• To assist with the production or processing operations.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Production / Operations:

• Ensure input in the operations of the pie production and other lines.
• Attend pre-production meetings with production staff to set daily volume targets.
• Maintain defined product specifications during operations.
• Continuously improve operating efficiencies and structures to meet changing market demands.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure maintenance of standards, product quality, and hygiene compliance; motivate the team in managing factory production.
• Ensure total quality management system in the plant, particularly concerning food safety management.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Manufacturing Standards (ISO 22000 – 2018 Quality System).

Maintenance:

• Ensure effective management of resources to meet business goals and objectives.
• Manage stock (raw material, packaging, and finished goods) in the unit.
• Manage assets and liabilities in the plant.
• Monitor the short, medium, and long-term maintenance and servicing of machinery and molds.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Level of capacity utilization.
• Rate of overall operating efficiency.
• Quality of products.
• Reportable health and safety incidents.

Requirements

• A good first degree in business administration, food technology, food and hospitality, or related disciplines.
• Membership in the Association for Operations Management or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the Food Industry/FMCG.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, or procedures involved in pie production.
• Knowledge of key trends and developments in the production process.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective production.
• Knowledge of processes in the Food/QSR Industry.

Decision Expectations:

• Ensure input in the operations of the pie production line.
• Maintain defined product specifications during operations.

Working Conditions:

• The jobholder typically works 6 days per week, with production operations complementing store operations, which may involve working during weekends or evenings. This role can be demanding, especially during peak periods such as holidays and festive seasons, as the role holder is responsible for pie production.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact:
Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Executive Management: Exchange or provide information, monitor the production process, obtain, clarify, and discuss information, present and discuss information and problems.

External Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Service Providers/Vendors

Application Closing Date
Not Specified