Factory Manager at an Undisclosed Company via Elite Talent Placements – Benin City, Edo

An undisclosed packaged-water producer is recruiting a full-time Factory Manager in Benin, Edo State, through Elite Talent Placements. The manager reports to the Group General Manager and leads safe, compliant and cost-efficient production.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily packaged-water output against demand, monitoring downtime, yield, losses and efficiency.
• Enforce water treatment, disinfection, sampling, laboratory testing and batch-quality controls.
• Maintain NAFDAC registrations and statutory requirements, ensuring compliance with GMP, hygiene and labelling standards.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of treatment equipment, filling lines, generators and utilities.
• Control packaging materials, chemicals, spares and procurement under approved limits.
• Monitor production cost, diesel and energy consumption, stock accuracy and operating margins.
• Coordinate stock dispatch, distribution and approved credit controls with sales.
• Supervise health and safety, PPE, waste handling, production, quality-control, maintenance and dispatch teams.
• Report weekly production, quality, cost and compliance performance and support audits.

Requirements

• HND or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Five to seven years’ experience in packaged water, beverages or FMCG production, including at least two years in supervisory or management work.
• Knowledge of water treatment, packaging lines, NAFDAC requirements, GMP, planning and maintenance.
• Strong Excel, inventory, cost-control, leadership, integrity and attention-to-detail skills.

Remuneration

Net monthly pay is ₦300,000–₦400,000, depending on qualifications and experience.