Eat 'N’ Go Limited is a restaurant group on a mission to become the premier food operator in Africa. So far, our growing family consists of three international brands: Domino's Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery & Pinkberry.
Eat ‘N’ Go Limited officially started operation in August 2012 with the premier store at 4, Saka Tinubu, Victoria Island, Lagos. Today, Eat N' Go has over 200 stores (outlets) across Nigeria and Kenya.
Job Description
The Production Manager is responsible for the effective management and running of overall operations of production, with a focus on quality control, ordering/delivery systems and logistics, manpower planning, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
Production Planning & Warehousing:
Managing overall operations to ensure timely accomplishment of production targets within time and cost parameters.
Overseeing procurement activities, implementing effective techniques to bring efficiency in operations, improve quality standards, and achieve maximum cost savings.
Supply Chain Management:
Managing the supply chain for items, ensuring timely distribution of goods to the stores.
Monitoring stock availability and making appropriate arrangements to ensure on-time deliveries.
Quality Assurance:
Ensuring adherence to quality systems and compliance with Brand Standards, Governmental Controls, and ISO quality standards.
Implementing quality systems/procedures like Six Sigma and Lean Sigma to reduce rejections and ensure zero defect products.
Operations & Management:
Researching and developing new food products, food costing, and menu reengineering.
Managing preventive and predictive maintenance schedules of equipment to minimize stoppages in critical production areas.
Staff Training and Team Development:
Providing direction to production staff to ensure efficient event setups, requisitioning during events, post-event breakdown, warehouse returns, equipment storage, sanitation, and maintenance.
Qualifications
Candidate must possess at least one of the following degrees:
Vocational Bachelor's College Degree
Post Graduate Diploma / Master’s Degree
Food & Beverage Services Management
Food Technology / Nutrition & Dietetics
Hotel Management
Culinary Arts or Food Nutrition
Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, or related fields)
Additional Requirements:
At least 8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in commissaries, central kitchens, or production units.
Strong background in GMP/HACCP principles.
Knowledge of inventory planning and control, including effective stock forecasting.
Exposure to ice cream or cake manufacturing is an advantage.