Operations Head

Job Description : OPERATIONS HEAD NIGERIA leading manufacturer of edible oil in West Africa. Key Responsibilities: Demonstrating excellence in developing and streamlining systems with proven ability to enhance operational effectiveness and meet operational goals within the cost, time and quality parameters. Responsible for managing COGS from raw material purchase, storage, manufacturing, conversion cost, packaging material in a very low margin business influenced by the commodity prices. Hands-on exposure in managing any key sub-functions like - demand planning, supply planning, inventory, distribution planning, logistics and warehousing. Experience in Plant operations, Planning & execution, Supply chain management and Team Management. Formulating and executing the Strategic initiatives such as segmentation & product portfolio analysis, cost to serve, inventory norms and a few process improvement / cost saving / value generating projects. Responsible for product developments & formulations with a very good understanding of the competition products and its quality methods. Overseeing production related tasks including planning, control, trouble shooting and achievement of targets in coordination with the other functions. Experience: 10+ years experience in FMCG countries. African experience mandatory.

---