About the Role
BIC Nigeria is Africa’s premier agribusiness company, dedicated to solving agricultural challenges and ensuring food security through innovative farming and manufacturing practices. We are currently looking for a dynamic and results-driven Continuous Improvement Manager to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing team in Nigeria. As a key leader, you will spearhead process improvement initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate manufacturing risks to support our ambitious business growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Lead and mentor project teams in designing and implementing robust solutions utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies.
- Manage a comprehensive portfolio of best-practice benchmarks, tracking improvements and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Oversee project lifecycles from conception to completion, ensuring milestones, budgets, and safety standards are strictly met.
- Conduct targeted training sessions for manufacturing teams on problem-solving, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to optimize line performance and achieve targeted Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Prepare detailed monthly reports aligned with corporate scorecards and productivity goals.
- Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.
- 8 to 10 years of demonstrable experience in a continuous improvement or manufacturing excellence role within a fast-paced production environment.
- Certified practitioner of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of local and international health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic agility, project management, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing analytics tools.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous leadership training.
- Dynamic, innovative, and inclusive work environment with a leading agribusiness pioneer.