

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Role Profile
Job Title: Shift Lead
Department: Supply Chain Services
Site Location: Aba, Abia State
OU/Country: Nigeria
Revision number: 001 Last reviewed on:
Job Purpose:
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.
Reporting Relationships:
Responsible to the Production Manager
Peers: Other Shift Managers, QC Manager; Maintenance Managers
Dimensions:
Not Applicable
Headcount of over 112 Personnel. 6 Direct reports.
Principal Accountabilities:
The key outputs of the job
List in priority order if possible, typically 8-10
NOT a task list
Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome
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
Internal & External Relationships:
Identify the most significant ones
Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g., finance, category
Collaborates with the Process & Finishing team in delivering the weekly agreed supply plan.
Works closely with the Process and Finishing team, the operations team and the QC/QA team to ensure the agreed plan is delivered within budget.
Contractors.
Process and Finishing department managers and staff.
Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
Required Qualifications:
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
Key Behaviours
How the PZC behaviours are demonstrated in the context of this role
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Bold:
Energetic:
Striving:
Together:
Job Context & Special Features:
Explain any special features or context in which the job operates
Detail any language or mobility requirements
Signed by:
Jobholder:……………………………………………………date:…………………………………..
Line Manager…………………………………………………date:…………………………………..
Human Resources…………………………………………….date:…………………………………..
Alignment to the BEST Values is assumed to be critical to all PZC roles. All employees are also responsible for complying with their duties and responsibilities under both national legislation and Company policies regarding Health and Safety, Data Protection and Dignity at Work.
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