Job Description

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:

• 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

Reporting Relationships:

Responsible to the Production Manager

Peers: Other Shift Managers, QC Manager; Maintenance Managers

Dimensions:

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions

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:

• List any qualifications required to do the job
• Be specific about the experience needed
• Focus on type of experience not the time served

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

Key Behaviours

How the PZC behaviours are demonstrated in the context of this role

Bold:

• Takes decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Challenge existing norms and conventions.

Energetic:

• Demonstrate resilience in a Fast-paced environment.
• Ready to go the extra mile to deliver value.

Striving:

• Deliver results in challenging circumstances.
• Take on multiple responsibilities and be successful at it.

Together:

• Ensure employees are engaged.
• Effective stakeholder management of unionized staff.

Job Context & Special Features:

Explain any special features or context in which the job operates

Detail any language or mobility requirements

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Stakeholder management skill.
• Conflict resolution.
• English Language

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.

PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!