plant head (noodles)

HR Mind; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Plant Head to manage its noodles manufacturing facility in Lagos, Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in FMCG or food manufacturing, specialized in noodles. Responsibilities include ensuring operational excellence, food safety compliance, and talent management. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. Willingness to relocate to Lagos is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in FMCG / Food Manufacturing.
• Mandatory experience in noodles manufacturing.
• Proven experience as Plant Head / Factory Head / Operations Head.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for plant operations including production and maintenance.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency and productivity improvement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or additional certifications

Job description

Position: Plant Head Noodles Manufacturing

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Relocation Mandatory)

Role Summary

Looking for an experienced Plant Head to lead its noodles manufacturing facility in Lagos, Nigeria. The incumbent will be responsible for managing end-to-end plant operations, driving operational excellence, ensuring food safety compliance, and leading a large multi-functional team in a high-volume FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for plant operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, quality, warehouse, and EHS
• Drive manufacturing efficiency, productivity improvement, cost control, and waste reduction
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards such as GMP, HACCP, ISO, FSSC
• Develop and monitor plant KPIs, budgets, and operational performance metrics
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Manage talent development, workforce planning, and succession within the plant
• Oversee plant expansions, new line installations, and capacity enhancement projects
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, regulatory, and environmental requirements
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to align plant objectives with business strategy

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in FMCG / Food Manufacturing
• Mandatory experience in noodles manufacturing (Instant noodles preferred)
• Proven experience as Plant Head / Factory Head / Operations Head
• Strong exposure to large-scale, automated manufacturing plants
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and execution capabilities
• Willingness to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Food Technology preferred)
• MBA or additional certifications will be an advantage

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with multinational organizations
• Prior exposure to Africa or emerging markets is a plus
• Experience managing diverse, multicultural teams