Production Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Execution:

• Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in line with sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Ensure on-time production of beverages across all SKUs without compromising quality.
• Coordinate raw material availability to avoid downtime or stock-outs.
• Monitor production outputs against targets and take corrective actions where required.
• Optimize production schedules to reduce waste, rework, and idle time.

Process & Operational Control:

• Supervise all production processes, including Water treatment, CIP, Syrup Preparation, Blending, Filling, packaging, and Finished goods handling
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are strictly followed at all stages.
• Continuously improve production efficiency through process optimization and lean practices.
• Ensure proper line changeovers and sanitation between production runs.

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Compliance:

• Enforce compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP principles, NAFDAC regulations and all Internal Quality Control standards
  
• Collaborate with Quality Control to ensure the highest In-process quality checks standards, lab analysis, and quarantine procedures
  
• Release of finished products only after quality approval
• Investigate and resolve quality deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints linked to production.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination:

• Ensure production equipment is:
• Properly operated and maintained according to schedules
• Cleaned (CIP compliance)
• Work diligently to prevent breakdowns, reduce machine downtime and improve equipment efficiency and lifespan
• Participate in equipment selection, installation, and commissioning when required.
• Inventory & Materials Management

Monitor and control usage of:

• Raw materials, packaging materials and all consumables
• Ensure accurate production records for material usage and yields.
• Minimize wastage, spillage, and losses through controls and staff accountability.
• Support stock reconciliation and audits in collaboration with Inventory and Accounts teams

People Management & Workforce Development:

• Lead, supervise, and motivate production staff to achieve and deliver high-quality products
• Mentor and create a succession plan with the production department to cover for any personnel unavailability to ensure production continuity
• Ensure maintenance of a step-by-step work guide with periodic updates as necessary to allow easy role transition
• Assign duties and manage shift schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Train production staff on usage and maintenance of the SOPs, hygiene standards, and Equipment handling
• Enforce discipline, productivity standards, and performance expectations.
• Participate in performance evaluations and recommend training or corrective actions.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Ensure a safe and hygienic production environment at all times.
• Enforce use of PPE and compliance with safety protocols.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure proper waste management and environmental compliance.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular reports, including
• Daily Production Reports
• Downtime & Efficiency Reports
• Waste & Yield Reports
• Incident & Non-Conformance Reports
• Maintain accurate production records for audits and regulatory inspections.

Requirements:

• M.Sc. / B.Sc. / HND in Food Science /Chemistry /Microbiology or a related field is required.
• 5-8 years’ experience in beverage or FMCG
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial production role.
• Hands-on experience in non-alcoholic beverage production is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of QA, QC, GMP, food safety, and NAFDAC requirements
• Working knowledge of Google Suites
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain and teach methodologies