Planning/Production Manager (petroleum)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading company in the petroleum product distribution sector, Planning and Production Manager (Secteur Pétrolier) Principal
Accountabilities: - 
Supervise and oversee production planning and manage production activities in
full compliance with QHSSE standards. - 
Develop detailed production plans, budgets, and timelines according to customer
demand and production specifications. - 
Ensure manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently. - 
Assess demand and determine production requirements based on plant capacity. - 
Manage raw materials inventories and cycle counts in coordination with stock
accountants and stock controllers. - 
Prepare product costing and selling prices based on pricing formulas. - 
Determine manpower, machinery, consumables, and raw materials needed to meet
production demand. - 
Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance, minimal delays,
and achievement of the OTIF target of 96%. - 
Organize production scheduling according to demand and quality standards. - 
Coordinate raw material reception with logistics, suppliers, and customers. - 
Schedule shifts according to production needs. - 
Manage machines and teams to achieve an OEE target of 85% and production
adherence plan target of 90%. - 
Monitor output information (e.g., finished products, defect rates). - 
Prepare and submit regular status and performance reports. - 
Maintain accurate and organized production documentation. - 
Collaborate with laboratory, quality control, warehouse, maintenance, and other
internal teams. - 
Resolve production issues promptly and escalate unresolved problems to the
Plant Manager. - 
Allocate and track labor resources and production schedules to ensure smooth
operations and cost control. - 
Work closely with the Production Team to achieve production targets and
maintain high performance on the shop floor. - 
Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel. - 
Coach and develop the production team; organize relevant on-the-job and
off-the-job training in coordination with the Plant Manager. - 
Identify potential delays and adjust schedules as needed to meet deadlines. - 
Assist in production risk assessments and mitigation activities. - 
Proactively communicate with customers about any possible delays or
disruptions. - 
Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction. - 
Conduct daily meetings to track production status and schedules. - 
Hold weekly meetings with customers to align production plans with their needs. - 
Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager for routine repairs and preventive
maintenance. - 
Drive initiatives for cost optimization, sustainability, waste reduction, and
process digitalization. - 
Work closely with the Supply Chain and Commercial teams to align production
with customer needs and market demand. Profile
and Operational skills - 
Education: Graduate Engineer in Industrial, Process, Production,
Electromechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation, or Agri-foods specialties. - 
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ proven experience as a Production Manager in FMCG
or a similar industry with Batch production. - 
Expertise: - 
Strong knowledge of production management and operations. - 
Proven understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations. - 
Solid working knowledge of equipment maintenance and instrumentation. - 
Experience with MRP II, ERP systems (SAP PP module is a plus), Power BI, and
digital dashboards. - 
Knowledge of performance evaluation, budgeting concepts, and reporting on key
production metrics. - 
Experience with SAP PP module, Power BI, digital dashboards, and automated
planning systems. Experience
Requirements The role
should have experience in strong stakeholder and interface management,
fast-paced decision-making, and complex production processes similar to batch
blending, multi-line scheduling, and strict quality and safety standards. Relevant
Industry Sectors - 
Lubricants / Oil & Gas Downstream (preferred) - 
FMCG (liquids: detergents, chemicals, food processing) - 
Automotive fluids manufacturing (coolants, brake fluids, additives) - 
Agro-foods (complex blending, packaging, batch production) - 
Chemical / Petrochemical blending - 
Paints & Coatings (Batch blending, QC, packaging) - 
Pharmaceutical liquids / Cosmetics manufacturing - 
Adhesives & sealants production - 
Beverage bottling (non-carbonated) - 
Industrial manufacturing with high QHSSE standards and multi-line batch
production - 
Automotive cabling / complex assembly (secondary fit if strong planning & QHSSE) Soft
Skills - 
Strong stakeholder and interface management skills. - 
Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven mindset. - 
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. - 
Outstanding communication and leadership abilities. - 
Ability to build a high-performance team culture and develop operators’ skills. - 
Attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement. - 
Proficient in Business English. - 
Teamwork-oriented, dynamic, and proactive. - 
Flexibility to work varied hours as needed. - 
Experience in crisis management. Other
Requirements : - 
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Knowledge of
ISO 50001 and ISO 17025 is a plus. - 
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Automation, Power Apps, and process
digitalization tools.