Production Planning Control

Company Overview

Veepee Group is a long-standing Nigerian manufacturer known for flexible packaging materials and corrugated paper products. With major production facilities in Sango Ota, Ogun State, and business reach that includes Lagos State, the company has operated since 1975. It began with polyethylene extrusion, printing, cutting, and packaging, and has since expanded into a broad portfolio of packaging solutions. Its capabilities also include printing cylinder engraving, along with the manufacture of printing inks and resins. This integrated manufacturing setup makes the organization a strong, growth-focused workplace for professionals interested in operations and production environments.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, on-site position in Lagos State, Nigeria, focused on production planning and control. The role is responsible for building, revising, and tracking production plans on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis so that deliveries are met on time and equipment, materials, and manpower are used efficiently. The successful candidate will work closely with production, procurement, maintenance, and logistics teams to keep capacity aligned with customer demand and inventory needs.

Key Duties

• Create and maintain production schedules across daily, weekly, and monthly planning cycles.
• Monitor work orders, production progress, and schedule adherence to keep operations on track.
• Study production data to spot delays, constraints, and other efficiency issues.
• Work with production, procurement, maintenance, and logistics teams to coordinate supply and capacity.
• Recommend plan adjustments when priorities, orders, or operational conditions change.
• Prepare routine reports for internal stakeholders and communicate plan updates clearly.
• Support continuous improvement efforts aimed at better productivity and workflow.
• Help ensure that safety and compliance requirements are followed in the production environment.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant should bring strong experience in production planning and control, including hands-on work with schedule creation and management. A solid analytical mindset is needed to forecast demand, balance capacity, and make effective use of resources. The role also requires strong communication abilities for working across departments and explaining schedule changes or priorities. Experience in a manufacturing setting, especially in packaging, printing, or similar industries, is preferred. Familiarity with production planning systems or ERP/MRP tools, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills, will be important. The person should be comfortable working under tight deadlines, handling tasks accurately, and solving problems before they grow. A diploma or degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or a related field is expected, along with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of production planning and control, including schedule preparation and management.
• Good analytical and forecasting ability to match demand with available capacity and resources.
• Clear communication skills for coordinating with multiple internal teams and sharing updates.
• Previous exposure to manufacturing operations, ideally within packaging, printing, or a similar sector.
• Ability to use ERP or MRP systems for planning, along with Microsoft Excel or equivalent tools.
• Capacity to stay organized, prioritize effectively, and solve issues quickly under pressure.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or an allied area.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and ongoing process improvement.