Production Manager

About Us:

We are an agriculture development company focused on building the infrastructure and production systems that enable long-term growth across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. We combine operational execution with a practical understanding of market needs to build scalable agro-industrial solutions that improve productivity, support local industry, and create shared value for farmers, partners, and communities.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing operations at our facility in Agbor, Delta. This role is responsible for planning, controlling, and improving production processes to ensure products are delivered efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The Production Manager will play a central role in driving operational discipline across the plant, improving output, reducing waste, and ensuring production teams work safely and effectively. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how to run a factory floor, solve operational problems, and get consistent performance from people, process, and equipment.

What You Will Own

• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly production planning in line with business targets and demand requirements.
• Coordinate workflow across production lines to ensure smooth execution and minimal disruption.
• Monitor production schedules and make timely adjustments to meet deadlines and output expectations.
• Oversee all production activities to ensure efficiency, productivity, and cost control.
• Optimize the use of labour, machinery, and raw materials across the operation.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective action quickly and effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase output, reduce waste, and strengthen process reliability.
• Lead, supervise, and develop production supervisors and shop-floor teams.
• Set clear expectations, allocate responsibilities, and monitor team performance consistently.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and on-the-job training to strengthen team capability.
• Promote a culture of discipline, accountability, and teamwork across the production function.
• Ensure all finished products meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to resolve defects, reduce rework, and improve product consistency.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to support preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and equipment reliability.
• Minimize downtime and improve machine availability across the plant.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across all production activities.
• Ensure proper PPE use, safe work practices, and compliance with operating procedures.
• Monitor raw material usage, support inventory accuracy, and work closely with procurement and warehouse teams.
• Prepare and present production reports covering output, downtime, efficiency, and operational issues.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for performance improvement.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by reliable production output, stronger equipment utilization, reduced downtime, lower defect and waste levels, improved team performance, safe plant operations, and disciplined execution against production plans.

A strong Production Manager in this role will bring structure to the floor, improve consistency in execution, and create an environment where production targets are met without losing control of quality, safety, or cost.

Who You Are

You are a practical, results-driven operator who understands that strong production performance comes from discipline, planning, and follow-through. You are comfortable leading from the floor, holding teams accountable, and solving operational issues quickly without losing sight of the bigger picture.

You know how to balance output with quality, push for performance without creating disorder, and work across functions to keep production moving. You are organized, decisive, and serious about standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial production role.
• Proven experience leading production teams and managing manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of production operations, capacity planning, and process control.
• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good understanding of quality control standards and production compliance requirements.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking skills.
• Good time management and the ability to work to demanding deadlines.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or other process improvement tools is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems or production management systems is an advantage.
• Prior experience in agro-processing, FMCG, packaging, or industrial manufacturing is preferred.

Working Conditions

• This role is based primarily in a factory or plant environment with regular exposure to machinery, production activity, and noise.
• Shift work and extended hours may be required depending on operational needs.
• The role involves active floor supervision and may be physically demanding at times.

Behavioral Competencies

• Results-oriented and performance-driven
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Proactive and solution-driven mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills