Giant Beverages

A new manufacturer and bottler of all natural healthy as well as functional beverages in Nigeria. Giant products are produced with the finest natural ingredients in the beverage industry. Their drinks were chosen to be unique and healthy, having the satisfaction of their consumers in mind.  Giant Beverages is searching for self-motivated, experienced professionals to fill the vacant position in the company as listed below.

Job Title: General Manager Commercial
Ref No: Gb01
Reporting to: Managing Director
Job Description
The role will focus on the growth and development of the Giant Beverages business. The main purpose will be to focus on driving profitable growth, achieving net sales and net margin targets assigned annually by Management, while at the same time building the company’s corporate and product brands.
Key responsibilities will include:

The development and execution of the commercial strategy of the organization in order to maximize all commercial opportunities for company’s businesses.

Understanding thy Nigerian beverages landscape – consumer Insights, customers, competitor’s insights, retail environment and competitor’s brands in order to develop a clear-cut business proposition for building and growing our brands

Work with the management learn to carry out business analysis as appropriate to identify areas of potential commercial growth and o1iportjnities in sales range management, purchasing, margin and profit

Extensive management of our Marketing Sales and Strategic Channel Business Development units to deliver on organizational and business objectives

Relationship management – working closely with specific channels to drive collaborative business process

Ensure delivery of sales and profit targets

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven commercial truck record of business development successes

Sales-driven and motivated by challenging targets and own results

At least 15 yea-s of experience in sales and marketing roles with at least 5 years in FMCG

Strong organisatonal skills cite structured approach to prosperity

Hands-on approach, entrepreneurial, team-player, proven people manager

Tech-savvy (internet, mobile, social media)

Strategic Thinking, Good Leadership, Strong Analytical Skills

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Ref No: GB06
Reporting to the Deputy Production Manager
Key Responsibilities will include:

The incumbent will be expected to have a good knowledge of pet bottling equipment.

Coordinate the technical operators to ensure machine s properly operated and maintained.

Organise manage and motivate a number of shop floor staff to meet output schedules.

Keep assigned work area in sanitary and hygienic conditions fit for food and beverage production

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

Must possess an HND/BSC in Mechanical /Production Engineering with a minimum of five

5 years’ experience in the beverage company (PET line) and with at least two (2) year in a supervisory positions

Applicants must be sod-disciplined and methodical with an eye for detail and oriented disposition within the production team.

Job Title: Production Analyst
Ref No: Gb05
Job Description
The successful candidate would be responsible for using the advanced software programs to analyze and review our daily production processes. The role is to ensure accuracy on the production floor from raw materials to finished products. The successful candidate must be IT literate; knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems will be highly advantageous.
Key responsibilities will include:

Work with cross-functional teams to plan, analyze and manage production activities using production-specific software.

Prepare reports concerning downtime, equipment repairs, and delays, on daily, weekly and monthly basis and resolving inventory imbalances.

Analyse consumption and production rates and determine production efficiency.

Monitor the execution of production plan and identify deviations.

Communicate production status and error updates to management on regular basis

Evaluate issues, analyse root causes and derive solutions.

Monitor and manage the availability of materials, equipment, resources and electricity.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

At least a first degree in a related field

2 – 3 years cognate experience in a similar role, especially in a manufacturing company

Must have excellent oral and written many details

Must have the ability to deal with many details

Possess organization and time management skills

Job Title: Human Resources and Administration Manager
Ref No: GB02
Job Description 
The Human Resources & Administration Manager, will be responsible for various HR and administration duties throughout the office including recruitment, mobilization, welfare, strategic planning and training, and general administration.
Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Heading the department of HR& Administration with overall responsibility of developing and managing the human resources of the organization including project staff

Translating the organization strategy and goals into an HR strategy and providing leadership for HR management related learning and development

Managing general HR practices such as recruitment staffing performance management system, staff orientation development and training compensation and benefits administration

Managing employee relations conflict resolution, welfare employee services, organizational grievance system and disciplinary proceedings counseling

Managing labour law and other regulatory policy compliance

Managing general administration matters including ensuring general sanitation of the premises, etc.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

At least a first degree in Humanities, Second degree will be an added advantage

5 years cognate experience in a similar management role

Conflict resolution and negotiation skills, and also good command of oral and written communication skills in English

Proficient in use of computers

Job Title: Chief Accountant
Ref No: GB03
Job Description
Our Chief Accountant will ensure the effective and efficient management of the financial and accounting function of the company in terms of revenue collection and disbursement, financial controls, policy compliance and periodic rendition of accounts and reports.
Key responsibilities will include:

Develop, control and monitor Financial Policy in the Company to ensure compliance and consistency in Accounting management

Participate in Sales and Revenue Collection to check the incidence of bad debts

Responsible for Inventory and Assets Management in the Company in order to ensure that company assets are protected

Provide payment control systems and procedures to check tosses due to fraud

Responsible for Financial Accounting and Reporting for the Company as an input for consideration into corporate accounts

Ensure that transactions with customers are accurately recorded Desired

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

B.Sc in Accounting, and CAN Certification

5 years cognate experience in a similar management rote

Good negotiation skills, good command over oral and written communication skills in English

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in use of computers

 Job Title: Deputy Production Manager
Ref No: GB04
Key Responsibilities will include:

Supervise all aspects of factory operations and ensure that set production targets are met.

Supervise production supervisors and ensure safe and appropriate conduct.

Monitor production efficiency and material utilization white ensuring that optimum output and product quality are achieved and product availability meet market demand

Develop production weekly and monthly reports for management

Collaborate with technicians on preventive maintenance schedule and ensure that all machine breakdowns are promptly resolved.

Laise with Quality Control to ensure that all products and materials meal the required quality specifications,

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

B.Sc/B.Tech/HND Food tech/Engineering or related discipline

6 – 8 years’ experience working as a Supervisor/Production Engineer in a coverage manufacturing factory

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent computer literacy required

Title: Accounting Officers – 2 Positions
Ref: GB07
Job Description
Our Accounting Officers will be responsible for generating financial reports, billing system, invoicing, debt management, payroll and other general accounting functions.
Key responsibilities will include:

Maintenance of alt required reports in an organized file system for future retrieval as needed Responsible for performing the collection of all accounts receivable.

Verify and manage alt payables

Perform daily cash receipts, deposits, expenses and reports.

Assist with administering payroll, staff expense claims and maintaining petty cash for the office.

Organization and tracking of purchase orders and invoices, and preparation of monthly and annual budgets

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

B.Sc in Accounting

2 years cognate experience in a similar rote

Strong analytical skills and also skilled in written and oral communication in English language

Proficient in use of computers

Job Title: Automobile Mechanics – 4 Positions
Ref: GB08
Key responsibilities will include:

Inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, fire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing fitters.

Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

7 years’ experience in maintenance and repairs of trucks and heavy duty engines

We are also searching for self-motivated, experienced professionals to fill the vacant position on our team.

1.) Pet Bottle Blowing Technical Operator – Ref: 0B09 (12 cavity upward)

2.) Filling Machine Technical Operator – Ref: GB10 (Automatic juice and water filler)

3.) Shrink wrapping Technical Operator – Ref: GB11 (Full auto machine)

4.) Labelling Technical Operator (Krones) – Ref: GB12

5.) Pasteurizer Technical Operator – Ref: GB13 (Tubular heat exchanger)

Key Responsibilities:

Operate the above machine in a safe and appropriate manner to achieve production targets Trobbleshoot machine on minor breakdown issues

Cooperate with factory workers and other production staff to achieve assigned goals and objectives

Liaise with internal and external technicians/experts on equipment, repair and installation.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

OND in a technical discipline from a recognized polytechnic or NABTEB; WAEC Certificate with credit passes in English Language and Mathematics

Candidates must have 2 years working experience in beverages bottling company.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter to: giantrecruitments@giantbeverages.com using the title and code of the position being applied for as the subject/title of the email.