Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria

Workshop Manager
Soap and Detergent - Lagos
The successful candidate will be required to:
* Manage maintenance and operation of work shop equipments like lathe machines, drilling machines, milling machines, welding machines, hack saw cutting machines, pipe bending/sheet bending machines & other workshop equipments.
* Manage day to day workshop activities for production/fabrication of spares & attending to related plant jobs.
* Develop tools & fixture for production/fabrication of existing parts, new parts from the drawing/samples, subassemblies/assemblies of the machines/parts.
* Prepare and release of tools & other drawings for manufacturing of parts.
* Monitor manpower planning and their effective utilization.
* Investigate & analyze the reason of breakdown for workshop equipments.
* Co-ordinate within the area between maintenance section and other sections for timely jobs delivery.
* Carryout PPM activities of workshop equipments.
* Control maintenance cost.
* Manage spare parts of workshop equipments.
The right candidate must:
· Possess a B.Sc. (Hons.) Degree in Mechanical Engineering
· Have between 5-10 years relevant experience.
· Be able to produce parts as per drawing/samples.
· Have hands on experience in operation of workshop equipments.
· Have the ability to work independently and within a group.
· Be able to perform multiple tasks.
· Have the ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations & making decisions.
· Possess strong interpersonal & analytical skills.
· Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within the factory.
· Be intelligent, diligent & result oriented.
· Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 26 Jan 2009
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Regional Service Engineer (West)
HPZ - Ondo
The successful candidate will be required to:
* Provide strong product support to the sales personnel and customers inorder to ensure optimum product satisfaction.
* Control and manage the service centre.
* Ensure prompt clearance of faulty items and that procedures are strictly adhered to.
* Ensure all after sales teams are adequately trained on the procedure for faulty item clearance.
* Oversee Spare Parts requirement over the region and reconcile usage.
The right candidate must:
* Possess a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* Have excellent Customer Service, Selling and Interpersonal skills.
* Have a minimum of 2 years experience in trouble shooting and field repair of A/C and refrigeration equipment.
* Be able to work long hours and on weekends.
* Have the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
* Possess good People Management skills.
* Have eye for details.
* Possess a good knowledge of the white and electrical goods.
* Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
* Have good computer skills.
* Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 27 Jan 2009
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FACTORY MANAGER
HPZ - Lagos
The successful candidate will be required to:
* Coordinate all activities required for the manufacture of products with good quality as agreed on plan within approved budget.
* Ensure adequate delivery of factory objectives and KPIs.
* Prepare factory budget and ensure operational costs are within the approved budget.
* Manage, develop and motivate factory teams for adequate role delivery.
* Ensure full optimization of all resources.
* Ensure proper implementation and strict adherence to safety procedures.
The right candidate must:
* Possess a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 10 years working experience in the manufacturing industry.
* Have good knowledge of Refrigeration and Air conditioning processes.
* Have sound knowledge of manufacturing operations.
* Possess the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
* Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
* Have good Microsoft office computer skills
* Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
Closing date: 29 Jan 2009
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After Sales Manager
HPZ - Kano
The successful candidates will be required to:
* Consistently meet or exceed agreed after sales targets.
* Develop annual sales business.
* Motivate, train and develop local sales teams.
* Identify and develop new and incremental business opportunities.
* Maintain high standard customer service.
* Ensure the business plans of the unit are met.
* Oversee the regular update of the customer database.
* Develop after sales strategies that will result in effective sales.
* Increase market penetration.
* Build business relationships for strategic sales.
* Conduct Market Intelligence Information Research for the unit.
The right candidates must:
* Possess a good university degree in any discipline.
* Possess first class numeracy and communication skills
* Possess 3 – 5years successful after sales experience.
* Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment.
* Be a good team player but with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
* Be willing to work outside official working hours including weekends.
* Have excellent computer software application skills.
* Be a very good team player.
* Have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
* Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location
* Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 02 Feb 2009
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Product Development Manager (Power)
HPZ - Lagos
The ideal candidate would be required to:
* Conduct market survey to find market size, competitors, prices and product type preferences and manage price audit to arrive at business plan for each identified product category.
* Prepare business plan and present regularly to management for need appreciation.
* Search for and communicate with suitable suppliers for products.
* Resolve product related issues and develop product at the supplier’s end.
* Test and report samples to confirm product performance.
* Arrange relevant codes and systems.
* Liaise with Supply Chain Services for purchase of products.
* Conduct product training to sales/services personnel.
The right candidate must:
* Possess a B.Eng. or B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical or Elect./ Elect. Engineering with a professional certification.
* Have between 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
* Be highly resourceful.
* Have significant Product Development experience in tangible(s).
* Have sound knowledge of power generating device market in Nigeria.
* Have strong computer skills.
* Possess the ability to work well as a team member.
* Have eye for details with excellent organization and time management skills.
* Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
* Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.
* Have ability to conceive and develop products.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 02 Feb 2009
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Showroom Floor Manager
HPZ - All States
The successful candidate will be required to:
* Coordinate effectively all functional areas on the floor to maximize selling and service standards.
* Train and develop shop floor team to ensure sales targets are achieved and customer base increase.
* Deliver excellent customer service to ensure optimized selling opportunities through the floor team.
* Develop relationships with customer prospects and engage them effectively.
* Partner with the After Sales Service department for effective implementation of Customer Care Service.
The right candidate must:
* Possess a B.A or B.Sc. degree in any commercial related discipline.
* Have excellent Customer Service, Selling and Interpersonal skills.
* Have between 3 -5 years Sales Management experience in the Manufacturing industry.
* Have the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
* Possess good Retail Management skills.
* Have eye for details.
* Possess a good knowledge of the white and electrical goods.
* Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
* Have good computer skills.
* Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 02 Feb 2009
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National Technical Manager
HPZ - Lagos
The successful candidate will be required to:
* Provide technical assessments of new and existing products.
* Examine products and give report on relative strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations as a member of the NPD team.
* Equip and set up the workshop and spares facility.
* Ensure efficient running of the aftermarket function.
* Procure technical and managerial staff.
* Set up servicing and repair routines.
The right candidate must:
* Have an academic or vocational qualification in Automotive, Earthmoving or Construction equipment or related field.
* Possess hands on knowledge of a wide range of I/C Engine and Electric motor powered equipment.
* Be a professional in handling Equipment.
* Be capable of building a Professional Aftermarket support team.
* Have eye for details.
* Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
* Have effective communication skills.

Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted
Closing date: 02 Feb 2009
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