🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Seven Up Bottling Company Limited – 13 Positions

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the favourite most- loved soft drink brands in the country like; 7up, Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Teem, Lipton Ice Tea and Aquafina premium drinking water.

SBC boasts of nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) IT Site Operations Manager
2.) Business Intelligence Manager
3.) Maintenance Planner
4.) Utility Manager (x2)
5.) Electrical Technician
6.) Territory Development Manager (x5)
7.) Key Account Officer

Job Title: IT Site Operations Manager

Location: Ijora, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• An IT Site Engineer is responsible for maintaining and supporting the IT infrastructure and services at a specific location or site.
• This role involves a wide range of tasks, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing local network configurations, ensuring data security, and providing end-user support.

Main Responsibilities
IT Operations Management (ITOP):

• Oversee the daily operations of IT services and infrastructure at the site, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of IT systems.
• Implement best practices for IT operations, adhering to ITIL or similar frameworks for effective service management.

Service Level Management (SLMO):

• Monitor and report on the performance of IT services against agreed service levels and performance metrics.
• Work with IT service providers and internal teams to ensure that IT services meet or exceed agreed-upon standards.

Incident and Problem Management (USUP, PBMG):

• Ensure rapid response and resolution of IT incidents, minimizing impact on business operations.
• Lead the identification and resolution of underlying problems to prevent recurrence of incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is advantageous. with a proven track record in managing IT services and infrastructure.
• Proven Experience in FMCG business.
• Professional Certifications in IT service management, such as ITIL Foundation or higher, indicating a strong understanding of IT operations best practices.
• Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) can be beneficial, showcasing skills in managing IT projects.
• Technical Certifications relevant to the organization’s IT infrastructure (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, VMware) demonstrate hands-on skills and knowledge in specific technologies.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2024.

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

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Business Intelligence Manager

Location: Ijora, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The main purpose of the BI Developer Manager role is to lead and oversee a team of BI developers and analysts in designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that enable data-driven decision-making within the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and management for a team of BI developers and analysts, fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring high performance.
• Develops and implements a BI strategy aligned with the organization's goals, ensuring BI solutions meet business needs.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define requirements and design effective BI solutions, including data models, data warehouses, and reporting structures.
• Collaborates with the team on the integration of data from various sources, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Leads the creation of interactive reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to enable end-users to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Evaluate and select BI tools, platforms, and technologies that align with the organization's needs and scalability.

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

• University Degree in the field of Computer Science, information systems, or computer engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• FMCG Business Knowledge
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Certification
• Any SQL Certification e.g. (Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Certification or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals)
• Experience in Data Warehousing, Project Management and Data Analytics.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2024.

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

Job Title: Maintenance Planner

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Maintenance Planner is responsible for developing and executing the maintenance strategy relating to production lines, drives innovation and improvement of lines, manages people and resources to ensure uncompromised safety, availability and quality while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, monitors and reinforces control on maintenance strategy execution
• Actively participates in organization and scheduling of annual overhaul of production lines and facilities
• Improves efficiencies by increasing preventative maintenance across the plant and to minimize breakdowns and reduce mean time between failures.
• Ensures optimal spare parts and maintenance materials inventory management
• Schedules routine maintenance activities taking into consideration production program and monitors execution (using SAP where appropriate)
• Carries out root cause analysis on breakdowns
• Evaluates effectiveness of corrective actions using all available data

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• 3 - 5 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
• Experienced in budgeting and people management
• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety
• Operational planning expertise/experience
• Must Possess CMRP CERTIFICATION or similar Engineering certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in plant manufacturing operations, project planning & implementation.
• Previous new equipment or line installation or extension could be an advantage.
• Understanding of business case/cost benefits analysis preparation and basic financial analysis tools.
• Good understanding and experience of current WC manufacturing methodologies.
• Good understanding of HQSE modalities and codes.
• Good understanding of GMP and GHK (5S) standards.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2024.

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

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Utility Manager

Locations: Lagos and Enugu
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

• He/ She is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment at the utility equipment steam boilers, generators, air compressors, power distribution equipment, water treatment plant, effluent treatment plant etc. to ensure quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manages Utility equipment like steam boilers, generators, aircompressors, power distribution equipment, water treatment plant, effluent treatment plant etc. to ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain all equipment under utilities to ensuring availability and reliability minimizing down time.
• Maintain and operate the CO2 plant and associated supply networks points as per specification.
• Carry out equipment monitoring as per checklist, document findings and recommend actions to be taken. Write equipment shift operation report.
• Lubricate equipment as specified in the lubrication chart and documentation. Clean and wash all stains on equipment after lubrication
• Ensure the compliance to good manufacturing practice, food safety practice, good environmental management system, and occupational health and safety practices in all line activities.
• Monitor and ensure CCPs critical limits are not exceeded at the Dominik Hunter and Filler. Monitoring of control points, PRPs and oPRPs in beverage manufacture process to prevent food safety related hazards.
• Perform condition-based maintenance on all utility equipment using CMMS. (SAP-PM).

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 - 7 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a beverage bottling company in a managerial capacity.
• Experienced in budgeting and people management
• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2024.

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

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join our team. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment within our facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out feasibility studies for new electrical projects
• Install new electrical systems and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on electrical systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems, identifying and resolving issues promptly. Repair faulty electrical components and equipment, ensuring they meet safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all electrical work performed, including maintenance logs and repair reports.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work effectively with other team members, including engineers and technicians, to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Carrying out feasibility studies for new electrical projects

Qualifications

• HND / OND in Electrical Engineering.
• Need to be prescient in computer-assisted engineering and design for creating circuit diagrams and electrical project plans.
• Ability to install and test electrical system
• Have an in-depth knowledge of safety and environmental regulation
• Ability to write technical reports and documentation
• Ability to sum electrical project cost and timeline.
• Ability to coordinate the craftspeople.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2024.

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

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Territory Development Manager

Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 5 Openings

Job Brief

• We are currently recruiting for Territory Development Manager who will be accountable for the daily sales execution and management of TDOs /TDEs within assigned territory towards the actualization of the overall sales target.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sustained growth of SBC’s market share in key SKUs within assigned territory.
• Recognize opportunities to continually increase SBC’s market share through identification of untapped channels and new routes, understanding of customer business drivers, and new product launch.
• Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to continuously build brand development and maximise brand performance.
• Identify potential sales risks, opportunities, and misses for the distributor(s), communicate accordingly, and recommend solutions.
• Responsible for the territory’s sales tracking and numeric distribution to achieve planned objectives.
• Implement quality & control measures at distributor outlets - FIFO, stock numbers, through the assigned direct report.
• Organise, guide, and motivate direct reports to achieve sales targets within the agreed profit margins.
• Submit market trend reports received to the line manager on a monthly basis.
• Conduct regular fieldwork with the direct report to ensure all agreed sales initiatives are properly executed; provide feedback to the distributor and the sales team for improvement.
• Partner with product supply team, logistics, and warehouse to ensure product availability.
• Coach direct reports on selling skills.
• Encourages direct reports to attend scheduled learning and development programmes.
• Ability to use mobile sales force automation applications to drive sales and improve customer experience.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / HND in a Management course or any relevant field.
• Must have 6 years + sales experience in route to market and sales management with a proven track record of sales of beverage.
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.
• Leads prospecting
• Customer relationship management
• Excellent leadership/coaching Skill
• Good communication skills
• Negotiation skill
• Goal oriented and target driven.

Application Closing Date
12th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
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Job Title: Key Account Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos Lagos,
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: FMCG

Job Brief

• Seven-Up Bottling Company is currently recruiting for a Key Accounts Officer who'll be responsible for implementing the company's overall sales strategy.

Responsibilities

• Exceed or achieve monthly sales target/ new business development served in the assigned area.
• Promote business success by implementing the cascaded annual business strategy.
• Develop and maintain strategic long-term trusting relationships with high volume clients to accomplish organic growth and long-term company objectives
• Submit daily sales reviews and reports
• Ensure the availability of stock for sale.
• Execute the route to market strategy.
• Researching market trends and generating more sales.

Requirements

• BSC/HND in a Management course or any relevant field.
• 3yrs+ FMCG sales experience in route to market and sales management with a proven track record.

Application Closing Date
28th October, 2024.

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