Latest Job Vacancies in a Leading FMCG Company in Lagos, February 2015

Mannich Consulting Services - Our Client, a Leader in the FMCG Industry is currently seeking for immediate employment, suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:


Job Title: Managing Director
Location: Lagos
Reports to: Board of Directors
Job Summary

• The position is crucial as this position will involve the most senior level responsibilities of the organization.
• He/she has the responsibility of running the entire organization, taking all important decisions for the company; ensures processes are followed, the company remains profitable and drives bottom-line of the organization.

• The managing director strives to chart blueprint policies for the company and implements them for the betterment of the employees and the company.
• He/she brings new and innovative ideas to the business and looks for opportunities to expand and create a goodwill in the market.
• Supervises the progress of individual departments of the company and the overall progress of the company.
• Sets business goals and assigns targets to the employees and makes sure that the employees are providing productive results for the company.
• Network with other potential clients and competitors in the market and get business tactics and ideas from them.
• Develop strategies to boost sales and profits of the company and plan the future prospects of the company.
• Monitor and control the company's performance and finances in accordance with the budgets approved by the Board of Directors.

• Creating a positive and motivating atmosphere in the company and providing better growth opportunities for the employees.
• Encourages innovative ideas from the employees and implement them for the benefit of the company.
• Plans attractive strategies to retain skilled, hardworking and fruitful employees, making sure that they are satisfied with the company.
• Attends meetings with the board of directors and discusses business issues with them.
• Gives presentations and generates reports for the reference of the company and the directors.

• Must possess a minimum of 12 years cognate experience out of which 8 years MUST be in a senior managerial position from the FMCG or pharmaceutical industries.
• A degree in Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant Social Sciences.
• An MBA or any other relevant Master's degree.
• Must be a minimum of an associate member of relevant professional bodies.

• Should encompass leadership qualities and should possess decision taking ability
• Enthusiastic and ability to create motivation amongst the employees
• Ready to take challenges and deal with difficult situations
• Should be willing to work for extended hours and possess expert management skills
• Should believe in team work and effectively interact with the clients and the employees
• Strong business development sense, goal-oriented and a good communicator

• The General Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the Company and its staff. The candidate will also be commercially accountable for budgeting and financial management, planning, organising and directing all company's Activities and Services.

• Responsible for promoting and marketing the business.
• Managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditures.
• Setting and achieving sales and profit targets.
• Recruitment, Training and monitoring of Employee performances.
• Lead with a passion that inspires his staff and attracts the industry's best talents.
• Strategic leadership expertise that ensures the effective and efficient operations.
• On-The-Spot resolution of customers' complaints and comments.
• Optimal Implementation of the SOPs for our brand.
• Maintain product and service quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance with licencing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations and
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Minimum of a degree in Hospitality or Hotel Management, Business Administration and Management, Food Science and Technology, Economics.

• Organizational skills
• Excellent managerial capacity
• Business and People skills
• Excellent Sales skills
• Impeccable customer service and problem solving skills
• Listening skills
• Good communication skills
• Good Leadership skills
• Good Product Knowledge
• Team Management
• Attention to Details
• Proactive and result driven flexible
• Mathematical skills to interpret financial information and prepare budgets
• Sufficient Computer skills and experience with several hotel operation systems
• Skills to read and interpret business records and statistical reports
• High- level of integrity
• Skilful in project planning/tasks and ability to prioritize projects/tasks
• Passionate
• Physically fit.

• Ensure that production meets health, sanitation, and quality standards set by the corporation, food industry, and government agencies.
• Will be responsible for coordinating shifts, arranging schedules, and monitoring employee performance.
• Responsible for researching and coordinating the manufacturing processes. Other tasks, such as quality control, or an entire assembly line process.
• To generally review manufacturing processes for efficiency, noting areas for improvement and researching alternative machinery, equipment, or modifications.
• Planning and organizing production schedules.
• Assessing project and resources requirements.
• Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
• Determining quality control standards.
• Overseeing production processes.
• Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials.
• Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Liaison with buyers, marketing and sales staff.
• Supervising the work of junior staff.

• The Production manager position is open to candidates who are qualified to Degree Levels from any Discipline from a recognized institution of higher Learning.
• Candidates must be aware of Management functions and have the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to manage Heads of Sections must be apparent.
• Must be able to check cost control report.
• Must have Confidence, Technicalskills, Project management skills and Organisation skills.
• Problem solving skills
• IT and numerical skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Managers must also be able to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines.

• HND/B.Sc in Microbiology, Food Technology, Biochemistry,Chemical/Production Engineering or any related discipline from a reputably higher institution.

• Ensuring that food manufacturing processes conform with government, processing, consumer and industry standards.
• Apply scientific expertise and technological principles to the study of food products and processes within manufacturing and research settings.
• Exploring alternative manufacturing methods.
• Evaluating the nutritional value, colour, flavour and texture of food.
• Working closely with other food production staff including microbiologists, engineers, packaging specialists and buyers.
• Establishing low-cost wholesale food production methods.
• Investigating and setting standards for safety and quality.

• HND/B.Sc in Microbiology, Food Technology, Biochemistry, Chemical/Production Engineering or any related discipline from a reputably higher institution.