Shift Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

Job Title: Shift Manager
Job Requisition ID: JR002577
Location: Aba, Abia
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Supply Chain Services
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About the Company

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world’s best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

Job Purpose

Why does the job exist?

To coordinate and manage units and operations within the shift to achieve efficient manufacturing and deliver customer driven operational performance targets, within the defined budget.
To meet plan achievement of Soap products for the financial year
To achieve and sustain world-class quality of Soap products
To achieve and sustain world-class factory standard
To improve constantly factory systems, processes, and people

Job Responsibilities

To ensure effective and efficient coordination of production operations to meet and deliver volume targets by due dates meeting specific quality standards as required by marketing plans
To ensure maintenance programmes are carried out promptly and continuous availability of equipment/machinery; ensure Health, Safety and Environment Management
To prepare reports (daily productions, forecast and plant compliance) to account for monthly variances and confirmation of monthly production plan
Managing team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
Takes responsibility for compliance with all EMS related activities in the department in order to prevent, reduce or control environmental pollution arising from environmental aspects identified in the department as documented in the EMS Manual, Departmental Aspect and Impacts register, EMS related SOPs and other relevant documents
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OH&SE)
Continuous improvement, communication, and employee relations

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

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Required Qualifications:

B.Sc. / B.Eng. HND Engineering related, Industrial Chemistry
Sound Software Knowledge and expertise
Sound AutoCAD Software Knowledge and expertise

Required Experience:

At least 3 – 5 years. work experience in a similar role with a large organization
Ability to withstand stress and pressure
Good eye for infrastructural, design and engineering details
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
Excellent Analytical and Numerical skills
Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
Good communication skills

Attributes:

Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
Thinks more broadly about impact of actions – Analysis and Decision Making
Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization

Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2026.