Manufacturing

Operations Lead

TeamAce Limited·Lagos, Nigeria·Full Time·Contract
ManufacturingdirectorFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 20, 2026

TeamAce Limited - Our client, a reputable organization in the Manufacturing and Agro-Processing industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Lead

Location: Marina, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

As Operations Manager, you will support the COO in coordinating plant readiness, project execution, operational transition, and cross-functional activities.

Responsibilities

Support plant readiness and operational transition by coordinating production, maintenance, HSE, quality, SOP development, and staffing requirements.

Track engineering, procurement, equipment installation, contractor activities, and project milestones to ensure timely execution and delivery.

Coordinate OEMs, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring action items are followed through and operational issues are escalated promptly.

Monitor key operational and project KPIs, maintain trackers, and prepare regular reports for the COO covering progress, risks, delays, milestones, and required interventions.

Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, HR, Legal, Engineering, HSE, and Logistics teams to resolve operational issues and ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, consumables, and critical spares.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, plant operations, industrial operations, engineering/project execution, or a related environment.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing and plant operations, project execution, process/SOP development, and operational performance management.

Proven experience managing OEMs, contractors, vendors, consultants, and other key stakeholders, with strong coordination and negotiation skills.

Salary N800,000 – N1,000,000 Net monthly.

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At a glance

Company

TeamAce Limited

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

director

Valid until

November 20, 2026

Created

October 20, 2026

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