Manufacturing, Transformation & System Manager in a Fast-growing Steel Fabrication and Digital Manufacturing Company

Job Title: Manufacturing, Transformation & System Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract to December 2027

Description

• This strategic role focuses on building and implementing operational systems, manufacturing processes, quality and safety frameworks, digital tools, performance management systems, and organizational structures that reduce founder dependency and support sustainable growth.
• We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Transformation & Systems Manager to lead its transition into a scalable, systems-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement health and safety policies, training programs, and incident reporting systems.
• Establish quality management systems, inspection procedures, and non-conformance tracking.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including AI-enabled solutions for design, estimating, documentation, and project tracking.
• Assess, recruit, train, and develop talent while creating succession plans.
• Implement product development systems including 3D design, BOM management, costing, revision control, and product lifecycle management.
• Establish organizational structures, job descriptions, KPIs, and performance management frameworks.
• Build a centralized manufacturing knowledge base covering standards, processes, suppliers, quality, and safety.
• Develop a digital costing and estimating system to improve quotation accuracy and turnaround times.
• Develop and implement operational systems, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 8 - 12 years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Strong documentation, project management, and change management skills.
• Experience developing and implementing operational systems and procedures.
• Proven leadership and people-development experience.
• Demonstrated experience in steel fabrication and sheet metal manufacturing.
• Experience implementing ERP, MES, digital manufacturing, or business management systems.
• Strong background in process improvement and operational excellence.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading transformation or turnaround initiatives.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled business solutions.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or implementation experience.
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement training.
• Product development and engineering systems experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety systems.
• Experience in CNC-driven manufacturing environments.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: If you are a results-driven manufacturing leader with a passion for transformation, operational excellence, and building sustainable systems, we'd love to hear from you.