Assistant Production Manager (Oil Palm)

Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals. We take pride in not just connecting clients to skilled talent but also ensuring we provide personalised solutions to all Human Resource challenges. At Bridgemead we offer professional and unique Human Resources solutions to facilitate specific business requirements, enabling you focus solely on your business. We are a fully outsourced platform for Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and our services span the full spectrum of all HR relayed business priorities. All our experts are CIPM, CIPD, SPHRI qualified with vast experience of real – life business processes.

Our team of dedicated professionals guarantee efficient, attainable and effective results that will positively transform your business processes internally and externally irrespective of size.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production
Level: Level 4
Reports To: Production Manager
Direct Reports: Shift Supervisors, Line Leaders, Machine Operators

Job Brief

• The role is responsible for meeting production targets, controlling labor costs, minimizing downtime and waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• The Assistant Production Manager (Oil Palm) oversees safe, efficient, and cost-effective production execution by translating production plans into daily operations and optimizing manpower, machinery, materials, and methods (4M).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily production target achievement: 95–100%
• Zero major safety violations
• Machine utilization: ?85%
• Payroll accuracy: 100%
• Labor cost and overtime within budget
• Accurate and timely reporting.
• Defect and wastage within approved limits

Key Responsibilities

• Convert weekly and monthly production schedules into daily shift plans.
• Allocate manpower, machines, and materials for smooth production execution.
• Track machine performance, downtime, and maintenance coordination.
• Enforce SOPs, quality standards, and waste control measures
• Monitor production output, investigate shortfalls, and implement recovery actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE use, and incident reporting.
• Manage attendance, shift rosters, overtime, and payroll accuracy.
• Monitor production costs and drive efficiency improvements.
• Prepare accurate daily production and operational reports.
• Supervise team discipline, performance, and workforce development.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 5–8 years in Oil Palm production.
• Experience in production planning, labor control, and cost management.
• 2–3 years in supervisory / assistant managerial role.

Technical Skills:

• ERP and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement preferred.