Production Officer

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African Naturalistas, a leading natural hair brand in Nigeria, is hiring a Production Officer on a contract basis in Lagos. The role involves overseeing cosmetic and personal-care product manufacturing from raw-material preparation through packaging, ensuring GMP, hygiene and documentation standards are met. Candidates need 2–3 years of hands-on production experience and a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field.

• Contract production role in Lagos with hands-on manufacturing responsibilities
• Requires 2–3 years' experience in cosmetics, personal-care, pharmaceutical or FMCG production
• Bachelor's, HND or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science or related field
• Must live near the Lekki–Ajah–Sangotedo axis for easy commuting
• Involves GMP, batch records, material reconciliation and equipment troubleshooting

Original source description

Nigeria's foremost natural hair brand; achieving your goal of healthy hair naturally through our blog, store and hair clinic. Production Officer Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: 2 - 3 years Location Lagos Job Field Manufacturing Responsibilties Oversee production from raw-material preparation and weighing through mixing, filling, packaging and transfer of finished products. Ensure products are manufactured according to approved formulations, SOPs and production instructions. Supervise production assistants and ensure proper allocation of tasks. Maintain strict GMP, hygiene, safety and sanitation standards throughout production. Ensure proper line clearance and prevent contamination or product mix-ups. Complete Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), production records and other required documentation accurately. Record and reconcile raw materials, packaging materials, production output and batch yields. Monitor production losses and maintain agreed yield/waste targets. Work with Quality Control to ensure products meet required specifications and report any deviations or quality issues. Operate, clean and perform basic maintenance/troubleshooting on production equipment. Identify and report equipment faults, material shortages and production problems. Ensure production areas and equipment are properly cleaned after each production run. Prepare production reports and recommend improvements to reduce waste, downtime and production errors. Candidate Requirements: 2–3 years' hands-on experience: in cosmetic, personal-care, pharmaceutical, FMCG or related manufacturing, preferably cosmetics. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, HND or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field. Practical experience: manufacturing products such as creams, conditioners, shampoos, oils, or other personal-care products. Good knowledge of GMP, production hygiene, safety and manufacturing procedures. Experience: with weighing, mixing, emulsification, heating/cooling, filling and packaging processes. Experience: completing batch records, production documentation and material reconciliation. Ability to supervise production staff and troubleshoot basic production or equipment issues. Good numerical, documentation and computer skills, including Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Strong attention to detail, reliability and ability to work independently. Must be available to work on scheduled production days, including occasional early starts or extended production days when required. Must live within reasonable commuting distance of the production facility in Lagos, preferably the Lekki–Ajah–Sangotedo axis. This Role Is For You if: You have actually worked on a cosmetic production floor and understand what happens from weighing raw materials to finished products. You are comfortable being hands-on rather than simply supervising from an office. You understand that accurate weighing, documentation, cleaning and reconciliation are just as important as producing the product itself. You are strict about following formulations and SOPs. You notice when something is wrong and take action instead of waiting to be told. You can manage a production team effectively on production days. You understand GMP and take hygiene and contamination prevention seriously. You can complete production documentation properly without being chased. You are reliable and can commit to scheduled production days. You take responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your production work. This Role Is Not For You If: You have only theoretical knowledge of cosmetic manufacturing but little or no hands-on production experience. You are primarily interested in laboratory or research work rather than manufacturing. You are careless with measurements, records or production procedures. You need constant supervision to complete assigned work. You are unwilling to work on-site on scheduled production days. You do not take GMP, hygiene, safety or documentation seriously. You are uncomfortable supervising production workers. You routinely ignore SOPs or make undocumented changes to formulations or production processes. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / application to: jobs@africanaturalistas.com using the Job Title as subject of the mail. Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.