Jobs at Honey Well Flour

Recently quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, a member of the Honeywell Group, a leading Nigerian conglomerate with well established business units in various sectors of the economy. As part of the continuing efforts to strengthen our operations, we require committed, dynamic and resourceful professionals to join our organization. 
As a growing business, we are seeking people with a diverse range of skills and strong professional competence, as these give us the strength to overcome the challenges in our dynamic business environment. The preferred candidates must also be creative, self-confident and driven with passion for excellence in job performance; they are people who find'fulfillmer1't for themselves in their work. Our special corporate culture creates these possibilities for skilled, creative individuals, who, as part of a strong value-driven team, will help us achieve our corporate goals.
Current expansion programme and the need for improved operational efficiency in the provision of quality products to our highly esteemed Customers have created new openings for professionals to fill the following positions in the company:


Brand Managers/Assistant Brand Managers/Trainee Brand Managers
HR- Strategic Business Partners/Trainee Business Partners
Manager, Security
Trainee Millers
Quality Assurance Analysts
Engineering Assistants (Mechanical and Electrical)


BRAND MANAGERS/ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGERS/TRAINEE BRAND MANAGER
Successful candidates will report to the Genera! Manager (Marketing) and will be responsible for delivering the following:
• Accelerate growth development of assigned brand(s) by implementing strategies that drive brand-building, including awareness, trial, usage, preference, value for money, etc. Specifically, this will include:
• Development of annual brand plans 
• Excellent, timely, cost-effective and cost-efficient implementation of approved brand activities.
• Growing the brand equity and constant monitoring and management of the brand's health, using key brand metrics 
• Leading the understanding of consumer habits (usage, attitude, media habits, etc) and leveraging them to drive brand growth through insightful brand communication and marketing activities.
• Leading the design and implementation of brand activities that drive trial, usage and loyalty amongst existing and new users.
• Identify new 'big' growth drivers and develop plans to exploit them.
• Project leadership for other assigned projects.
• The ideal candidates will not be more than 33 years of age and possess a Bachelors degree, at least Second Class Upper Division or its equivalent in the Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Applied Science or Engineering. 
• They will have 3 - 5 years experience in brand management in a reputable fast moving consumer goods company and be able to demonstrate the quality of their contribution to the attainment of the marketing objectives of their previous experience.
• Candidates without brand management experience may apply for the Trainee position, but should ideally also possess an MBA qualification obtained on a full-time basis from a reputable Higher Institution and have some commercial experience. 
• Candidates for this position are likely to be within the 26 - 28 age range.


HR- STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERS/TRAINEE BUSINESS
Successful candidate will report to the Human Resources Manager. 
• The ideal candidates will be responsible for HR processes in his/her Business Unit, including but not limited to managing staffing requirements, recruitment and placement, manpower development, performance objective setting and measurement, employee grievance and discipline, health and safety issues, and leave administration.
• The ideal candidates must be between 26 and 32 years of age and possess a good University degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Applied Science or Engineering. 
• Successful candidates must possess 4 to 5 years relevant post qualification experience; and work experience in a manufacturing environment will be an added advantage. Candidates without working experience may apply for the Trainee position, and should ideally possess an MBA degree from a reputable Higher Institution under full-time tuition. 


MANAGER, SECURITY
The successful candidate will report to the Director, Human Resources. He will oversee and co-ordinate security initiatives across the company. He will: 
• Manage a network of security personnel with responsibility for securing Company’s assets, as well as the physical safety of employees and visitors.
• Identify protection goals, objectives and metrics that are consistent with corporate strategic requirements, .and ensure that the agreed objectives are met.
• Manage the development and implementation of a company-wide security strategy, including standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain a relationship with Local, State and Federal law-enforcement and other related government agencies for the enhancement of corporate security objectives.
• Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary matters associated with such breaches, as necessary.
• Work with external consultants as appropriate for independent security audits and quality reviews.
• The ideal candidate will not be more than 45 years of age, and ideally should posses a Bachelors degree or equivalent in any field.
• Military or Police service experience will be an advantage as well as working experience in the security function of a large corporate organisation. He should also have a working knowledge of pertinent laws.


TRAINEE MILLERS
• Applicants must have a disciplined but flexible approach to work, and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. 
• Successful candidates will undergo intensive focal and overseas training in milling operations and qualify as Professional Millers at the end of their 36 months training. During this period, they should be able to progressively take responsibility for various sections of the Milling operation, from screen room to product bins and packing, including heading a shift in the absence of the Shift Miller.
• The ideal candidates will not be more than 28 years of age and possess a Bachelors degree at least Second Class Upper Division, or its equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering. Ideally, candidates should have 2-3 years working experience in a manufacturing organisation. 


QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYSTS
These positions report to the Manager Quality Assurance. 
• The candidates will carry out physical, chemical and microbial analyses of raw materials and finished products as an integral part of the quality assurance process. Specifically, they will among others:
• Monitor and analyse all incoming raw materials, on-line products and finished products.
• Co-ordinate the activities of the Laboratory/Baking Assistant in compliance with set objectives.
• Mix additives required for daily mill operations.
• Document and keep accurate records in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 quality management systems.
• The ideal candidates must not be more than 28 years old, possess, intelligent and analytical minds and have a minimum of Second Class Upper Division Degree or its equivalent in Food Science and Technology. 
• A minimum of two years experience is required for these positions.


ENGINEERING ASSISTANT
Reporting to the appropriate Sectional Head in Mechanical, Electrical or Wheat Discharge Units, 
• Successful candidates will participate in preventive and breakdown maintenance on installed plant and machineries. They will be exposed to intensive local and overseas practical training.
• The ideal candidates will not be more than 28 years old and must possess a Bachelors Degree, with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division, or its equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Candidates for this position must have 2 to 3 years cognate experience in a manufacturing environment.


Method of Application
Interested Candidates should complete the online Recruitment Form from our website at: http://www.honeywellflour.com


Closing Date: 16th March, 2010