Are You a Production and Operations Management Professional in Nigeria?

It is mandatory that you are registered and certified by Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) as a proof of professionalism, ethical integrity and competence.

Are You a Production and Operations Management Professional in Nigeria?

It is mandatory that you are registered and certified by Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) as a proof of professionalism, ethical integrity and competence.

Employers need you to show that you have the right knowledge, skills, behavior and attitude. There are core competencies required in production and operations management and supervisory roles, organizations cannot afford to joke with.

Around the World Scientists, engineers, technologists, social scientists and artists work in day-to-day operations in agricultural, mining, energy (electricity, oil and gas), construction, manufacturing and service industries as well as the public sector.

You need to possess professional community network to upgrade, up-skill and continuously improve competencies through professional development and sharing of best practices for improve performance on the job and career success.

There are different job titles out there in today’s rapidly changing world of work. However, we can be guided by the fact that anyone who is involved in the management of any production organization and/or the management of operations, irrespective of the departmental nomenclature should be Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) trained, certified and registered as members so that they can perform to the standards expected of them as professionals.

They include persons who oversee, control, co-ordinate and direct any manufacturing plant or service providing facility as well as those who perform combination of functions associated with the creation and delivery of value: starting with what to produce, when, where, how and for whom followed by how to deliver with the components of value (cost, quality, timeliness, safety) in mind to ensure competitiveness, profitability, growth and sustainability). This is not arranged in a particular order. They apply to all industrial sectors and all public sector operations.

  • Product, Service, Process and capacity Design
  • Forecasting, Planning and Scheduling
  • Processing, Packaging and Throughput Management
  • Location, Layout and Capacity Management
  • Quality Management
  • Materials Management and Inventory Control
  • Human Resources Management, Job Design and Productivity Improvement
  • Logistics and Transport Administration
  • Distribution, Delivery and Customer Service Management
  • Safety, Security, Health and Environmental Management (SSHE)
  • Maintenance and Facility Management
  • Financial Operations and Budgeting
  • Project Management

All COOs and Operations directors should oversee these roles both strategically, tactically and operationally.

From the above knowledge, competency and practice areas of production and operations management it is obvious that executives and managers at different levels of management are involved, including you probably! What is the structure of your organization (or the roles) like?

Who Work in Production and Operations Management?

Careers in production and operations management are suitable for graduates of science, engineering, technology, social science and arts. Public service and business operations jobs provide exciting opportunities for NIPM members and NIPM Certified Professionals. They stand out from the others and excel in their careers.

NIPM Supports Your Career

The Institute is focused on the advancement of careers of production and operations management professionals. NIPM promotes a professional community of learned, competent and highly productive and effective people who maximize value for their employers or in their own businesses.

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