Manufacturing Operations & Performance Manager at Bradfield Consulting Limited – Ikeja

Bradfield Consulting Limited is recruiting a Manufacturing Operations & Performance Manager in Ikeja, Lagos. Working closely with the General Manager – Production, the successful candidate will coordinate manufacturing plans, monitor operational performance, analyse production data, identify efficiency gaps and support management decisions.

This is a strategic planning, coordination and performance-management role focused on operational oversight, analysis and execution rather than direct factory-floor supervision.

Key responsibilities

Manufacturing planning and coordination

• Translate manufacturing objectives into operational plans, priorities and measurable performance targets with the General Manager – Production.
• Coordinate production plans in line with customer orders, available capacity, material availability and delivery timelines.
• Monitor approved production plans, identify delays, resource constraints and bottlenecks, and coordinate activities across Production, Procurement, Finance, Quality Assurance and Inventory.

Performance monitoring and reporting

• Develop and maintain manufacturing performance dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Track production output, capacity utilisation, order fulfilment, production lead times and operational efficiency.
• Analyse performance against targets, recommend corrective actions and prepare periodic reports and management updates.
• Provide data-driven insights and follow up on departmental performance targets and outstanding action points.

Cost and resource optimisation

• Monitor manufacturing costs, material consumption, production wastage and resource utilisation.
• Compare actual production costs with approved budgets and estimates, identify variances and recommend improvements.
• Work with the Factory Operations Manager to improve productivity, reduce waste and strengthen cost efficiency.
• Support capacity planning, workforce analysis and equipment investment assessments, and monitor the impact of cost-saving initiatives.

Inventory, controls and process improvement

• Monitor raw material availability, inventory reports, stock movements, material consumption and reconciliation records.
• Track procurement timelines, supplier delays and material shortages that could affect production schedules.
• Monitor compliance with operational procedures, documentation standards and internal controls, working with Internal Audit and relevant departments to address gaps.
• Identify process inefficiencies and bottlenecks, support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, and coordinate approved improvement initiatives.
• Drive effective use of Odoo for production tracking, inventory management, operational monitoring and performance reporting.

Management support and strategic execution

• Provide operational, analytical and administrative support to the General Manager – Production.
• Track strategic manufacturing initiatives, management decisions and agreed deliverables.
• Coordinate performance reviews, prepare management presentations and business updates, and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Identify emerging operational risks, explain their potential business implications and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and undertake special projects assigned by the General Manager – Production.

Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• At least seven years’ relevant experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, operational performance management or manufacturing process improvement.
• At least three years in a managerial, supervisory or senior coordination capacity.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating manufacturing activities across multiple departments.
• Practical experience in production performance monitoring, operational reporting, cost analysis and resource optimisation.
• Experience developing performance dashboards, analysing operational KPIs and preparing management reports.
• Good understanding of inventory management, material planning and manufacturing controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly Odoo, is an advantage.
• Previous experience in fashion, apparel or garment manufacturing is strongly preferred. Experience supporting senior manufacturing leadership is desirable.

Required skills

• Manufacturing operations, production planning and operational coordination.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the interpretation of production data and performance gaps.
• Knowledge of production output, capacity utilisation, efficiency, lead times and order fulfilment metrics.
• Manufacturing cost analysis, material consumption, wastage and resource optimisation.
• Inventory monitoring, operational controls, performance dashboards and management reporting.
• Practical ERP knowledge, particularly Odoo, process improvement and SOP development.
• Project coordination, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, communication and presentation skills.
• Accountability, attention to detail and the ability to translate data and management priorities into actionable plans.