Job Vacancies @ PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc – 6 Positions

PZ Cussons is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Production Pharmacist
2.) Site Risk Manager - Abia
3.) Site Risk Manager - Lagos
4.) Territory Sales Manager - Lagos
5.) Territory Sales Manager - Imo
6.) Head of Category (Home Care) - Regional Marketing (Africa)

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

Job Requisition ID: JR000331
Location: Ikorodu Factory, Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Department: Personal Care
Job Grade: 6

Job Purpose

• To plan and coordinate factory operations effectively to meet production plans and ensure that factory equipment, personnel, environment, raw and pack materials alongside finished products meet required GMP standard.
• Responsible to the Manufacturing Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

• Leading the operation to achieve operational excellence in the key performance indicators (OEE, LTA’s, Conversion cost, Quality defect, Absenteeism)
• Driving improvements in the operations through effective leadership of the team thereby creating a conducive atmosphere for innovation.
• Ensuring that the personal care factory operates according to world class standards-safety, training, TPM, Housekeeping, Plant utilization, etc.
• Writing and updating key SOPs and getting these signed-off by the HOM whenever necessary. Also ensuring that sections/ units operate in accordance with laid down SOPs.
• Training his team members whenever necessary and ensuring effective skill development throughout the shift.
• Ensuring Proper documentation of all key KPI’s, including training records.
• Ensuring that necessary templates for monitoring plant output and other performance criteria are updated regularly by the team.
• Checking all aspects of wastages and losses which impact negatively on departmental overheads and offering corrective actions to mitigate these.
• Championing Margin improvement activities in the department.
• Driving strict safety procedures through the shifts and ensuring that people do not cut corners in their day-to-day operation.
• Ensuring regular updating of event log sheet and enforcing corrective actions to address issues arising from tower operation on a timely basis.
• Responsible for the implementation of the management systems in the department.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Qualification:

• B. Pharm Degree.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar position
• Ability to withstand stress and pressure

Required Competences:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organising of activities to achieve goals
• Takes into account a broad range of issues in Formulating strategies and vision for the future
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the principles and values of the organisation
• Has Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions - Analysis and Decision Making
• Embraces Innovation and Change to move the business forward
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organisation
• Demonstrates Personal Qualities - Drive and Resilience for achieving agreed objectives
• Able to identify how to turn subordinate’s weaknesses into strength whilst Managing People
• Focuses on high quality standards when Delivering Results and Customer Expectations.

Job Context & Special Features:

• Very good computer skills (especially Excel, word, power-point, and access packages)
• Strong communication skills.
• Very good in handling numbers/figures.
• Ability to spot improvement opportunities fast.
• Good time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong technical skills
• Good Financial analysis skill.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Code: JR000334
Location: Aba Factory, Abia
Level: Grade 6
Department: Supply Chain
Responsible to: Group Risk Manager
Responsible for: Site Services Manager, Group Instrumentation Manager, Stores Manager

Department Strategic Objectives

• To achieve and sustain world-class standards in Health, Safety & Environment in line with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001.
• To ensure actions to improve quality of safety communications on site, workers awareness and appreciation of safety and environmental issues and improvement of safety culture.
• To ensure equipment and materials required for Emergency Preparedness are provided and maintained in good working conditions.
• To continuously monitor & communicate HSE performance indicators; and take needed actions to prevent/correct anomalies with organisational expectations.
• To initiate programs and plans that ensure the Organisational Health, Safety & Environmental expectations and Corporate Social Responsibility continue to be met.

Job Purpose

• To plan and coordinate site Health, Safety & Environment Management Systems to mitigate risks and achieve corporate plans.

Dimensions:

• Turnover of unit
• Budget responsibility
• Team Size Other

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 Engineering & Maintenance team, factory team, and emergency response team in ensuring safe executions of routine and non-routine jobs.
• Works closely with the regulatory and certification bodies to ensure compliance with statutory and other relevant standards.
• Liaise with Contractors to achieve compliance with corporate HSE targets.
• Engineering Department managers and staff.
• Chief Engineer

Job Context & Special Features:

• Explain any special features or context in which the job operates
• Detail any language or mobility requirements
• Excellent understanding and application of HSE principles; the nature of hazards and risks in manufacturing and construction environment and applicable controls to mitigate impact on people, asset and operating environment.
• Good understanding, implementation and documentation of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems.
• Working knowledge of current local HSE legislations as applicable to manufacturing operations.

Principal Accountabilities
The key outputs of the job are:

• 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 Successful Certification of Organisation to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and the sustenance of OHSAS 18001 Certification.
• To continuously monitor & communicate HSE performance indicators as reports to Site HSE Committee, Engineering Weekly meeting.
• To ensure planned and timely servicing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, smoke detectors, heat sensors, manual call points and alarm systems to maintain them in good working conditions.
• To develop and implement contractor management system for the Ikorodu factory site.
• To ensure effective and efficient coordination of fire marshals, first aiders, safety and environmental champions to meet operational expectations.

Key Accountability: Maintain Ohsas 18001 Certification And Achieve Iso 14001 Certification By End Q4 2021

Key Activities:

• OHSAS 18001 1st Surveillance audit
• Close out of OHSAS 18001 1st Surveillance Audit Points
• ISO 14001 EMS Internal Auditors Training
• ISO 14001 Stage 1 Audit by Bureau Veritas
• ISO 14001 Certification end 2nd Quarter
• LASEPA required environmental analysis to be carried out and monitored Quarterly
• Follow up actions to correct/ close out observations from Quarterly LASEPA required environmental analysis.
• Procure waste bins for waste segregation

Sustainance Of Certification:

• Conduct 2 OHSAS 18001 Internal Audits
• Conduct 2 OHSAS 18001 Management Review Meetings
• Conduct General Safety /OHSAS 18001 Awareness training for all staff and contractors
• Conduct 2 ISO 14001 Internal Audits
• Conduct 2 ISO 14001 Management Review Meetings
• Conduct Environmental Awareness/ ISO 14001 training for all staff and contractors
• Retrain OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditors on 2015 standard when released

Performance Indicators:

• OHSAS 18001 Re-certification
• ISO 14001 Certification

Key Accountability: People Development, Awareness And Engagement
Key Activities:

• Conduct 132 safety observations
• Publish monthly Safety Journal to educate on pertinent safety issues
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with C&I Pool car drivers
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with Halogen security operatives
• Prepare one safety brief weekly for use at pep talks in factory and across site
• Continuously identify safety knowledge gaps by liaising with factory and trend observation
• Develop and implement training programs to close identified HSE knowledge gaps
• Ensure monthly Contractors forum holds
• Update & Communicate identify of Fire marshals, First Aiders, Safety & Environment Champions
• Conduct Fire Prevention & fighting training for Fire Wardens
• Conduct First Aider training for First Aid Team
• Conduct twice monthly meetings with First Aiders & Fire Marshals
• Conduct at least once monthly Emergency Response Drills for Awareness Sept
• Conduct Safety & Environment Week for awareness
• Increase Environmental Signage across site
• Conduct twice monthly meeting with HSE Champions

Performance Indicators:

• No. of BBS completed.
• Journals published.
• Monthly minutes of contractors meetings.
• Updated safety dashboard.
• Updated list of Fire marshals, First aiders.
• Records of safety week held.
• Minutes of HSE champions meetings held.
• Reports of emergency drills held.

Key Accountability: Safety, Health & Environment (She) Operational Excellence
Key Activities:

• Provide leadership for site HSE activities with compliance to plans 90% of time
• Analysis of trends from Safety Dashboard to be maintained
• Incident rate target to be maintained at <1
• Develop, implement and maintain audit, inspection and monitoring program regime to achieve site HSE KPI in all factories.
• Review, communicate and implement document control procedure for HSE
• Ensure smoke detection and alarm system; fire extinguishers, hose reel and hydrants are serviced as per schedule and maintained in ready-to-use conditions.
• Collate Effluent analysis report, analyse against set parameters and track corrective actions as required
• Monitor and report water accounting for each factory
• Provide HSE support during construction/ operation phases of projects for growth.
• Monthly presentation of safety trends from Dashboard during site meetings.

Performance Indicators:

• Updated safety dashboard.
• Report of inspections and audits conducted.
• Updated master list of controlled documents.
• Scheduled servicing of fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants
• Completed Job Hazard Analysis reports.

Key Accountability:  Defining The Future
Key Activities:

• Update 3 year HSE plan for Ikorodu site
• Initiate monthly safety recognition program for each factory
• Initiate monthly factory recognition program for each factory based on HSE performance
• Initiate Contractor Management System
• Conduct Waste Segregation and Environmental Management Campaign on site
• Initiate Top 5 Hazard and Control Awareness for entire site
• Attend bi-monthly PZ Cussons Site Risk Managers Meeting headed by Group Risk Manager.

Performance Indicators:

• 3 year HSE Plan.
• Monthly recognition awards for each factory.
• KPI reports on contractor management system.
• Records of waste management training.
• Attendance sheet of bi-monthly Site Risk Managers meeting.
• 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 / M.Sc in Sciences, Engineering or Risk Management
• NEBOSH International Certificate in Health & Safety Management
• OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor training
• ISO 14001 Auditor training
• Membership of recognised safety professional body.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years experience working in similar role with at least 3 years of management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – Courage, Accountability Networking, Drive And Oneness

Required Competences:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organising of activities to achieve goals
• Takes into account a broad range of issues in Formulating strategies and vision for the future
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and values of the organisation
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions - Analysis and Decision Making
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organisation
• Demonstrates Personal Qualities – Drive and Resilience for achieving agreed objectives
• Able to identify how to turn subordinate’s weaknesses into strength whilst Managing People

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Code: JR000256
Location: Ikorodu Factory, Lagos
Level: Grade 6
Department: Supply Chain
Responsible to: Group Risk Manager
Responsible for: Site Services Manager, Group Instrumentation Manager, Stores Manager

Department Strategic Objectives

• To achieve and sustain world-class standards in Health, Safety & Environment in line with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001.
• To ensure actions to improve quality of safety communications on site, workers awareness and appreciation of safety and environmental issues and improvement of safety culture.
• To ensure equipment and materials required for Emergency Preparedness are provided and maintained in good working conditions.
• To continuously monitor & communicate HSE performance indicators; and take needed actions to prevent/correct anomalies with organisational expectations.
• To initiate programs and plans that ensure the Organisational Health, Safety & Environmental expectations and Corporate Social Responsibility continue to be met.

Job Purpose

• To plan and coordinate site Health, Safety & Environment Management Systems to mitigate risks and achieve corporate plans.

Dimensions:

• Turnover of unit
• Budget responsibility
• Team Size Other

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 Engineering & Maintenance team, factory team, and emergency response team in ensuring safe executions of routine and non-routine jobs.
• Works closely with the regulatory and certification bodies to ensure compliance with statutory and other relevant standards.
• Liaise with Contractors to achieve compliance with corporate HSE targets.
• Engineering Department managers and staff.
• Chief Engineer

Job Context & Special Features:

• Explain any special features or context in which the job operates
• Detail any language or mobility requirements
• Excellent understanding and application of HSE principles; the nature of hazards and risks in manufacturing and construction environment and applicable controls to mitigate impact on people, asset and operating environment.
• Good understanding, implementation and documentation of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems.
• Working knowledge of current local HSE legislations as applicable to manufacturing operations.

Principal Accountabilities
The key outputs of the job are:

• 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 Successful Certification of Organisation to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and the sustenance of OHSAS 18001 Certification.
• To continuously monitor & communicate HSE performance indicators as reports to Site HSE Committee, Engineering Weekly meeting.
• To ensure planned and timely servicing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, smoke detectors, heat sensors, manual call points and alarm systems to maintain them in good working conditions.
• To develop and implement contractor management system for the Ikorodu factory site.
• To ensure effective and efficient coordination of fire marshals, first aiders, safety and environmental champions to meet operational expectations.

Key Accountability: Maintain Ohsas 18001 Certification And Achieve Iso 14001 Certification By End Q4 2021

Key Activities:

• OHSAS 18001 1st Surveillance audit
• Close out of OHSAS 18001 1st Surveillance Audit Points
• ISO 14001 EMS Internal Auditors Training
• ISO 14001 Stage 1 Audit by Bureau Veritas
• ISO 14001 Certification end 2nd Quarter
• LASEPA required environmental analysis to be carried out and monitored Quarterly
• Follow up actions to correct/ close out observations from Quarterly LASEPA required environmental analysis.
• Procure waste bins for waste segregation

Sustainance Of Certification:

• Conduct 2 OHSAS 18001 Internal Audits
• Conduct 2 OHSAS 18001 Management Review Meetings
• Conduct General Safety /OHSAS 18001 Awareness training for all staff and contractors
• Conduct 2 ISO 14001 Internal Audits
• Conduct 2 ISO 14001 Management Review Meetings
• Conduct Environmental Awareness/ ISO 14001 training for all staff and contractors
• Retrain OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditors on 2015 standard when released

Performance Indicators:

• OHSAS 18001 Re-certification
• ISO 14001 Certification

Key Accountability:  People Development, Awareness And Engagement
Key Activities:

• Conduct 132 safety observations
• Publish monthly Safety Journal to educate on pertinent safety issues
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with C&I Pool car drivers
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with Halogen security operatives
• Prepare one safety brief weekly for use at pep talks in factory and across site
• Continuously identify safety knowledge gaps by liaising with factory and trend observation
• Develop and implement training programs to close identified HSE knowledge gaps
• Ensure monthly Contractors forum holds
• Update & Communicate identify of Fire marshals, First Aiders, Safety & Environment Champions
• Conduct Fire Prevention & fighting training for Fire Wardens
• Conduct First Aider training for First Aid Team
• Conduct twice monthly meetings with First Aiders & Fire Marshals
• Conduct at least once monthly Emergency Response Drills for Awareness Sept
• Conduct Safety & Environment Week for awareness
• Increase Environmental Signage across site
• Conduct twice monthly meeting with HSE Champions

Performance Indicators:

• No. of BBS completed.
• Journals published.
• Monthly minutes of contractors meetings.
• Updated safety dashboard.
• Updated list of Fire marshals, First aiders.
• Records of safety week held.
• Minutes of HSE champions meetings held.
• Reports of emergency drills held.

Key Accountability: Safety, Health & Environment (She) Operational Excellence
Key Activities:

• Provide leadership for site HSE activities with compliance to plans 90% of time
• Analysis of trends from Safety Dashboard to be maintained
• Incident rate target to be maintained at <1
• Develop, implement and maintain audit, inspection and monitoring program regime to achieve site HSE KPI in all factories.
• Review, communicate and implement document control procedure for HSE
• Ensure smoke detection and alarm system; fire extinguishers, hose reel and hydrants are serviced as per schedule and maintained in ready-to-use conditions.
• Collate Effluent analysis report, analyse against set parameters and track corrective actions as required
• Monitor and report water accounting for each factory
• Provide HSE support during construction/ operation phases of projects for growth.
• Monthly presentation of safety trends from Dashboard during site meetings

Performance Indicators:

• Updated safety dashboard.
• Report of inspections and audits conducted.
• Updated master list of controlled documents.
• Scheduled servicing of fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants
• Completed Job Hazard Analysis reports.

Key Accountability:  Defining The Future
Key Activities:

• Update 3 year HSE plan for Ikorodu site
• Initiate monthly safety recognition program for each factory
• Initiate monthly factory recognition program for each factory based on HSE performance
• Initiate Contractor Management System
• Conduct Waste Segregation and Environmental Management Campaign on site
• Initiate Top 5 Hazard and Control Awareness for entire site
• Attend bi-monthly PZ Cussons Site Risk Managers Meeting headed by Group Risk Manager.

Performance Indicators:

• 3 year HSE Plan.
• Monthly recognition awards for each factory.
• KPI reports on contractor management system.
• Records of waste management training.
• Attendance sheet of bi-monthly Site Risk Managers meeting.
• 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 / M.Sc in Sciences, Engineering or Risk Management
• NEBOSH International Certificate in Health & Safety Management
• OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor training
• ISO 14001 Auditor training
• Membership of recognised safety professional body.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years experience working in similar role with at least 3 years of management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – Courage, Accountability Networking, Drive And Oneness

Required Competences:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organising of activities to achieve goals
• Takes into account a broad range of issues in Formulating strategies and vision for the future
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and values of the organisation
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions - Analysis and Decision Making
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organisation
• Demonstrates Personal Qualities – Drive and Resilience for achieving agreed objectives
• Able to identify how to turn subordinate’s weaknesses into strength whilst Managing People

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Lagos

Summary

• We are looking for young, smart and agile Territory Sales Managers to join our family.

Responsibilities

• Key Distributor management to deliver positive ROI.
• Efficient supervision of secondary sales team to drive products availability/Performance management.
• Retail account management and creation.
• To set territory sales targets & objectives from the overall business targets and objectives.
• Coaching and accompaniment with directs reports to enhance efficiency.
• Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, settle disputes, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Develop distribution-add new markets, new outlets, new beats, new yans, handcarts, trikes and bikes.
• Meet secondary sales volume and target for the territory.
• Manage KD staff-sales reps and KPO, review them daily.
• Manage KD Warehouse- maintain FIFO, stacking norm
• Market visit at least 12 full days per month, accompanied call with each SR at least one full day in a month.

Requirement

• Possess a University Degree, in any discipline, preferably in Business Administration.
• Possess two to three years’ experience within a reputable / multinational company.
• Be a computer expert, especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have strong numerical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Requisition ID: JR000387
Location: Imo
Level: Grade 6
Department: Sales / Commercial
Responsible to: Area Sales Manager
Responsible for: Van Sales Representative / Open Market Sales Representative

Department Strategic Objectives

• Drive the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of the overall organisation business and growth objectives

Job Purpose

• Work with the Distributor / Distributor sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.
• Must be able to influence, inspire and drive performance without having direct management responsibility for distributor staff.

Context / Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory( Sell-out, Focus Brands, NPD listing, POP deployment, promotions etc.)
• Implement outlet coverage strategy in assigned territory, enlist and keep updated database of relevant outlets.
• Achieve sales drivers (Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion) objectives for the territory.
• Manage and review the activities of the Secondary Sales Force in assigned territory
• Work with Area Sales Manager to develop Joint Business Plan of customers in assigned territory.
• Monitor and manage execution of all Promotional /launch/ agencies activities in assigned territory.
• Lead Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Measurement / Performance Indicators:

• Target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (sell-out,e, KPIs
• Timely and quality of execution of trade and marketing activities in assigned territory)
• Implementation of Territory Coverage Strategy
• Achievement of Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion targets.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Area Sales Manager
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• Agencies
• PZ Marketing & Sales network

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)

• Minimum of 2 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies

Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do)

• Commercial Acumen - Emerging
• Customer Management - Emerging
• Negotiation Skills - Emerging
• In Market Execution - Emerging
• Selling Skills - Emerging
• Sales Drivers - Emerging
• Channel Strategy - Emerging
• Communication/Interpersonal skills - Developed
• IT Skills - Developed

PZ Cussons Leadership Competencies required:
Required Behavioural Competences:

• Act Authentically by being  open, welcoming and genuine
• Build Capability by pushing for opportunities to learn and grow towards achieving organisational objectives
• Challenge Convention - be courageous to challenge in the right way for the right reasons
• Deliver Fast and Smart by planning and organizing activities to achieve defined goals
• Establish Connections internally and externally to better serve our customers and other stakeholders
• Focus to Win by demonstrating drive and resilience to achieving agreed objectives.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online