Factory Manager Ibafo

The Factory Manager at Vixa Healthcare is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of factory operations including production, quality, engineering, warehouse, and safety to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

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Vixa Healthcare, a Manufacturing company, is  recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:  Job Title: Factory Manager

Location: Ibafo, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time Job Purpose

To provide overall leadership and strategic management of the entire factory operations - including Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, and Safety - ensuring efficient, compliant, cost-effective manufacturing of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products in line with cGMP, NAFDAC, PCN, SON, and Group objectives.

Strategic & Operational Leadership: Own the entire factory P&L and operations - from raw material to finished goods. Develop and execute annual factory business plan, production plan, and budget aligned with Group sales forecast. Ensure 100% achievement of production targets for all subsidiaries' requirements. Represent factory in Management meetings and regulatory inspections. Production Management: Ensure optimal capacity utilization of man, machine, and material. Approve master production schedule and ensure adherence. Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement to reduce waste. Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs: Ultimate responsible person for cGMP compliance and plant audit readiness. Ensure zero critical observations from NAFDAC, PCN, SON, and international audits. Ensure effective implementation of QMS - Deviations, CAPA, Change Control, Validation, Stability. Liaise with Group Regulatory Affairs for product registration and retention. Engineering & Maintenance: Ensure preventive maintenance schedule is 100% followed to minimize breakdowns. Approve capital expenditure (CAPEX) for new machines, utility upgrades. Ensure reliable power, water, HVAC, and other utilities. Supply Chain & Warehouse: Oversee raw material planning, inventory control, and FG warehousing. Ensure stock accuracy >99% and no stock-outs that affect production. Control logistics cost. Financial & Cost Control: Full control of factory operating cost - labor, utilities, consumables, overtime. Monitor product costing, yield variance, and wastage. Approve all factory purchases within limit. People, Safety & Culture: Lead, mentor, and develop all HODs in the factory. Own manpower planning, succession planning for critical factory roles (Production Pharmacist, QA Manager). Enforce strict adherence to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and ensure zero Lost Time Injury (LTI). Build a culture of discipline, integrity, accountability, and high performance.

Qualifications & Experience

B.Pharm / M.Sc Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology / B.Eng Degree in Chemical / Mechanical / Industrial Chemistry. MBA is an added advantage. 6 years’ experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years as Production Manager / Factory Manager. Must be a registered Pharmacist or have strong regulatory knowledge if engineer - with proven NAFDAC audit experience. Proven track record managing a multi-product plant (tablets, liquids, creams, cosmetics). Experience in ERP/SAP, cGMP, ISO 9001, Lean.

Leadership: Strategic thinking, Decision-making, Crisis management Technical: cGMP, Factory Operations, Validation, Quality Systems, Engineering Behavioral: High integrity, Result-driven, People management, Communication with Board.

What We Offer

Competitive salary Health benefits Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic factory decisions  Career growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

16th November, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the email.