Operations Manager - Manufacturing/FMCG

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support the coordination of manufacturing operations, plant readiness, and project execution for a leading Manufacturing/FMCG company in Lagos.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the transition from project execution to plant operations, ensuring seamless hand‑over.
• Support plant readiness across production, maintenance, HSE, quality, and staffing.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Track engineering, procurement, equipment installation and project milestones.
• Work with Procurement and Logistics to secure timely availability of materials, equipment and critical spares.
• Develop and maintain operational/project trackers, reports, KPIs and action plans.
• Assist in the development and implementation of SOPs, processes and operational systems.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, HR, Legal, Engineering, HSE, Procurement and other teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related field.
• 7–12 years of experience in manufacturing operations, plant operations, engineering/project execution or industrial operations.
• Strong background in Manufacturing/FMCG or Agro‑processing is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, OEMs, vendors and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated skill in KPI/performance monitoring and reporting.
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet aggressive timelines.

Required skills

• Project execution and coordination.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation.
• KPI monitoring and performance reporting.
• Cross‑functional collaboration.