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Job Title: Marketing Manager

Location: Abia
Job type: Full Time

Job Purpose

• The Marketing Manager will coordinate and develop marketing policies, programs and campaigns to drive the visibility, awareness, acceptance and growth of all ULs brands across the target markets and commercial regions.
• The incumbent will lead market research and other relevant briefs to obtain insights and identify opportunities for growth, and recommend necessary actions.

Key Job Roles Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and execute the Annual Marketing and consumer plans in line with regional commercial strategies, company objectives, success metrics, activity calendars, including Innovation projects and end to end marketing.
• Oversee digital and traditional marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with brand objectives
• Regularly monitor sales volume and share growth against the plan and recommend necessary revisions and/or solutions.
• Monitor competitors activities including dealer, consumer trends, new launches and recommend appropriate and innovative marketing solutions when/where necessary.
• Plan brand operations while maintaining strict control on budget and expenditures.
• Formulate, discuss and finalize with Commercial Directors and Commercial Managers a company-wide brand awareness policy.
• Provide input on regional brand plans (activities, calendars, execution of allocated Direct Marketing Expenses and local innovation opportunities).
• Co-create on development of market-level innovation projects.
• Oversee regionalization and real-time amplification of campaigns within the commercial regions, providing input to relevant Commercial Unit team.
• Provide oversight on brand activation at the country level, including POSM activations, consumer promotions, experiential marketing, and events (leveraging brand assets), in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Determine the need, objectives and required actions for consumer promotions and programs.
• Develop strategies to ensure effective and measurable in-store execution of promotional items such as coolers, in-store signs, etc.
• Conduct market research and other research briefs, and analyze all the necessary data (including distribution, total market share by flavour, pricing effects, perceptions, etc) to identify new growth opportunities, understand consumer behaviour and recommend actions as necessary.
• Ensure expeditious communication of research data to management and maintain costs of obtaining research within budget.
• Identify needs for campaign localization or customization as necessary.
• Work closely with Platform services to ensure timely procurement process management and compliance related to brand activations.
• Support capability building by providing necessary coaching / training to the Commercial team.
• Perform other duties as required by the job and/or management.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• University Degree or HND in Marketing or any other related discipline (Postgraduate qualifications will be an advantage).
• Minimum of 7 years cognate experience in Marketing, with 5 years managerial experience within the FMCG or Brand Marketing organization.
• Demonstrable experience developing simple, compelling strategies and able to transform complex scenarios into simple strategies.
• Experience in consumer communication development and evaluation (ATL, & BTL).
• Proven experience developing and launching new consumer products.
• Experienced at managing agencies and partners to build amazing relationships
• Expert in the application of brand positioning to drive brand growth.
• Experience working in cross-functional and cross-geographical teams is preferred.
• Proven track record of working successfully with Sales) Commercial) teams.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Strong business / commercial acumen (general marketing, sales and advertising knowledge)
• Expert in brand activation and execution of marketing plans
• Good Project Management skills.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Culturally sensitive and/or able to manage diversity
• Strong ethics & integrity.
• Good with change management, adaptability and dealing with uncertainty.
• Excellent negotiation Skills
• Good problem solving & decision-making skills
• Results Driven/Detail Oriented.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location: Abia
Job type: Full Time

Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Application Closing Date
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Utilities

Location: Abia
Job type: Full Time

Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Application Closing Date
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Job Title: Quality Control Officer

Location: Abia
Job type: Full Time

Requirement

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Application Closing Date
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Job Title: Shift Team Lead – Production

Location: Abia

Job Purpose

• The Production Team Leader will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure that production schedules are met safely and on time, while continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate effectively with the production team to meet production targets.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and collaborate with quality teams for product integrity.
• Manage machinery operation, including disassembly, reassembly, and calibration.
• Conduct yield reconciliations at the end of each batch.
• Oversee the completion of all necessary documentation, including line logs and quality records.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of production areas, tooling, and machinery.
• Manage shift handovers for seamless production continuity.
• Address and escalate issues to management and lead problem-solving efforts.
• Conduct product trials and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree/HND in Engineering and or other related fields.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in similar role in Production.
• Beverages manufacturing experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to lead, organize and succeed in a very fast paced, rapidly growing manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sustain and develop team working and team-based problem solving.
• High level of numerical and analytical ability.
• Possess the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues.
• Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives.
• Adaptable to change and varying situations.
• Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong people and performance management skills.
• Full understanding of customer expectations and deliverables.

Application Closing Date
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Method of Application
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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – Utilities

Location: Abia

Job Purpose

• The Utilities Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the shift operations, maintenance, and repair of all utility systems, including water, electrical, heating, cooling, and effluent treatment.
• This role is supervisory, to ensures that all utility systems are functioning efficiently and effectively to support the overall operations of the facility.
• To lead operations of all utilities machines, perform first line maintenance, documentations, diagnosis and trouble shooting. Perform energy and water consumption measurements and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of all utility systems to ensure their efficiency and reliability.
• Monitor and report utilities distribution and consumptions.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all utility systems.
• Conduct and report inspections, according to the schedules.
• Supervise maintenance activities on utility assets and systems.
• Assign tasks and monitor the performance of the team to ensure high standards of work.
• Coordinate operational and maintenance trainings for utilities personnel.
• Coordinate safety trainings and ensure safety compliances.
• Maintain offline and online records of utilities usages, operational records, maintenance activities, and material usages.
• Implement and sustain emergency preparedness plans for utilities.
• Ensure prompt and effective response to utility emergencies.
• Carry out routine inspections required for compliances with standards, such as HACCP, Machine Process Safety, etc.

Requirements

• NABTEB, WAEC Technical, OND in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in production and maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Good knowledge and experience of manufacturing industry safety standards; especially those related to utilities operations.
• Experience in collating and reporting maintenance data.
• Experience of focused improvement maintenance (FIM) planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of utilities plants processes.
• Good experience of preventive maintenance and engineering systems.
• Proficiency in use of SAP PM, or other CMMS, and Microsoft Office.

Key Competencies:

• Proficiency in data analysis and presentations.
• MS Office, PM SAP documentation and reporting.
• Highly effective team building and leadership.
• High planning and organizing capabilities.
• Collaboration and customer relationship skills.
• Utilities safety principles and practices.
• Good ability to read engineering designs.
• Autonomous maintenance.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High knowledge of Utilities process and controls.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
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Job Title: Utilities Operator

Location: Abia
Job type: Full Time

Job Purpose

• The Utilities Operator is responsible for operation of utility plants and equipment; including water (various forms), CO2, steam, electrical systems, compressed air, cooling plant, and effluent treatment plant.
• This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of utility services
• To perform all types of operations and autonomous maintenance as defined for the plants and equipment, record and diagnose failures, and ensure proper related documentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform machine rotations to ensure availability and reliability for operations, and availability for maintenance.
• Perform routine inspection of all HACCP PRPs, PRP+s and CCPs to ensure the quality performance requirements are satisfied, always.
• Ensure and sustain product quality, hygiene and process conditions throughout the Utilities work area in compliance with set quality standard.
• Maintaining basic conditions and resolve all types of losses(safety, energy, material, etc)
• Participation in planned maintenance day activities on the machine together with PM Specialist.
• Collects, store and dose chemicals into the plants in a safe manner, and ensure that chemicals usage and storage are in in compliance with set standards.
• Execution of autonomous maintenance (cleaning, lubrication. tightening and inspection) within work areas.
• Perform quality checks on each plant, e.g. CO2 purity, PH water, boilers & conductivity checks and dew points record the data in HACCP log sheets, and resolve deviations.
• Participate in improvement teams to improve utilities generation, distribution, and consumption efficiencies.
• Participate in BD analysis of machine(s) in work area to avoid re-occurrence, reduce minor stops, optimize maintenance cost.
• Document maintain records online (in SAP PM), and offline (in logbooks), of maintenance activities and system performance.
• Collaborate with other departments and external contractors to coordinate Utilities plants operation activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• NABTEB, WAEC Technical.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in production and maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Able to read and understand simple engineering manuals.
• Experience BD analysis of plants and equipment failures, to prevent re-occurrence, reduce minor stops, optimize maintenance cost, increase maintenance performance parameters.
• Proven good communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience in Utilities operations.
• Strong knowledge of Utilities systems, including water, gas, and electrical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of engineering and production safety practices.
• Proven good commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Basic use of MS Office, PM SAP documentation and reporting.
• Productive team membership and collaboration.
• Customer service orientation.
• Utilities plants operations.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Application Closing Date
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How to Apply
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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – Automation & Electrical

Location: Abia

Job Purpose

• The Automation and Electrical (AE) Maintenance Supervisor is responsible to supervise electrical and automation maintenance activities.
• The role is responsible for coordination of automation and electrical personnel and other resources, for the installation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation and electrical systems and assets.
• The team leadership role is responsible to collate and report automation and electrical maintenance and the performance KPIs; while working closely with other team leaders.

Responsibilities

• Execute process automation system maintenance activities, and process control domain (PCD) business continuity plans and procedures for the plant.
• Lead OTIF execution of planned and breakdown maintenance activities of all electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Plan and implement the various types of maintenance, on all power supply and distribution systems and assets.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all automation and electrical assets and systems.
• Conduct and report inspections, according to the schedules.
• Assign tasks and monitor the performance of the teams to ensure high standards of work.
• Coordinate maintenance trainings for mechatronics technicians and automation & electrical personnel.
• Coordinate safety trainings and ensure safety compliances in automation and electrical activities, workshops, and control/panel rooms.
• Maintain offline and online records of automation and electrical maintenance activities, and material usages.
• Implement and sustain emergency preparedness plans for automation and electrical workshops, and control/panel rooms.
• Ensure prompt and effective response to automation and electrical machine and equipment failures and emergencies.
• Carry out routine inspections required for compliances with standards, such as HACCP, Machine Safety, etc.
• Prepare regular performance and status reports for management, outlining system performance, maintenance activities, and project progress.

Requirements

• NABTEB, WAEC Technical, OND in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in production and maintenance roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Experience in collating and reporting maintenance data.
• Experience of focused improvement maintenance (FIM) planning and execution.
• Expertise in electrical systems, automation, and control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, etc.).
• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance skills.
• Good knowledge and experience of manufacturing industry safety standards and practices.
• Experience in collating and reporting maintenance data.
• Experience of focused improvement maintenance (FIM) planning and execution.
• Good experience of preventive maintenance and engineering systems.
• Proficiency in use of SAP PM, or other CMMS, and Microsoft Office.
• Able to read design software (e.g., AutoCAD) and other engineering systems and tools.
• Strong team leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate teams.
• Be good at explaining technical processes to both technical and non-technical audience.

Key Competencies:

• Highly effective team building and leadership.
• Results orientation & drive for goals
• Collaboration and customer relationship skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentations.
• MS Office, PM SAP documentation and reporting.
• High planning and organizing capabilities.
• Good ability to read engineering designs.
• Autonomous maintenance.
• High knowledge of inspection equipment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online