Food Manufacturing Business and Project Manager

Prestigious Consulting is a professional HR consultancy firm. We focus on improving organizational performance through strategic people & process management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Manufacturing Business & Project Manager

Location:  Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Prestigious Consulting Group is seeking a commercially minded Food Manufacturing Business & Project Manager to oversee food manufacturing and product development projects while identifying business growth opportunities.
• The ideal candidate will combine hands-on food manufacturing experience with financial analysis, business development, funding awareness, and consulting skills to assess project viability, support commercialisation, attract business opportunities, and drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage food manufacturing and product development projects from concept to commercialisation.
• Coordinate formulation, pilot production, scale-up, manufacturing readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate project budgets, production costs, pricing, revenue projections, profit margins, and commercial viability.
• Identify potential funding sources and support the preparation of business plans, funding proposals, and investment presentations.
• Develop sales strategies, acquire clients, build strategic partnerships, and identify new revenue opportunities.
• Provide consulting and advisory support on food processing, manufacturing feasibility, business expansion, and operational improvements.
• Conduct market research and identify opportunities for new products, contract manufacturing, and market expansion.
• Prepare feasibility reports, business cases, project updates, and strategic recommendations for management and clients.

Key Performance Indicators

• Successful delivery of food manufacturing and product development projects.
• Quality of project financial assessments and feasibility reports.
• New business opportunities identified and commercial partnerships developed.
• Revenue opportunities generated through client acquisition and business development.
• Funding opportunities identified and proposals supported.
• Timely project delivery within agreed budgets and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing, food processing, product development, or related project-based roles.
• Hands-on experience working in a food manufacturing facility or food processing company.
• Understanding of food manufacturing processes, NAFDAC requirements, GMP, and HACCP.
• Ability to interpret project financials, assess commercial viability, and understand funding requirements.
• Experience in sales, business development, client engagement, or revenue generation.
• Consulting, business advisory, feasibility assessment, or commercial strategy experience is an advantage.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Salary
N400,000 - N600,000 monthly.