Job title: Factory Human Resource Manager Job at African Foundries Limited
Company: African Foundries Limited (AFL)
Job description: African Foundries Limited (AFL) was established to support the accelerating growth in Nigeria by making the country self-reliant for steel rebars and eliminating its dependence on imported rebars. AFL is set up to reach a 0.5 million-ton per year capacity for high strength rebars and allied products.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Factory Human Resource ManagerJob Location: Ogijo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership:
- Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with overall business and operational goals.
- Oversee recruitment, retention, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, employee welfare, industrial relations, and HR best practices.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to drive performance and productivity.
- Resolve employee grievances and disciplinary matters effectively.
Factory Operations Oversight:
- Supervise day-to-day factory operations including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
- Coordinate with production and engineering teams to ensure efficient workflow and output.
- Monitor operational KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, safety, and morale) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive lean manufacturing and 5S principles throughout the factory floor.
- Ensure timely availability of manpower, materials, and machinery to meet production targets.
Administrative Management:
- Oversee factory administration including facility management, transport, security, and general services.
- Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and reporting practices across the factory.
- Liaise with local authorities, vendors, contractors, and statutory bodies for compliance and approvals.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional team comprising HR, Admin, Production, Maintenance, and Support Staff.
- Foster a high-performance culture through leadership, coaching, and clear accountability.
Qualifications & Experience
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Industrial Relations
- 15 – 20 years of progressive experience in HR, administration, and factory operations.
- MBA or Postgraduate in HR or Operations Management is preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Deep understanding of factory operations, labor management, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to handle crises, conflict resolution, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Familiarity with manufacturing systems (VIRDi ERP, HRMS),
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Preferred Industry Background:
- FMCG, Chemical,Manufacturing
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the Job Position as the subject of the email.
Expected salary:
Location: Ogun
Job date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:10:04 GMT