Production Officer

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. Job Responsibilities - Plan, schedule, and coordinate all production activities to meet output targets while ensuring quality, safety, and cost efficiency. - Monitor production metrics (yield, waste, downtime, throughput) and take corrective actions as needed. - Implement, maintain, and monitor food safety systems including HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 22000, and other relevant standards. - Ensure all production output meets both internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements (Nigerian and export, as relevant). - Oversee sanitation, hygiene, and maintenance of production equipment. - Lead, mentor, and supervise production line staff supervisors, operators, technicians. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety among the production workforce. - Ensure raw materials, packaging materials, and supplies are available and properly stored. - Manage production budgets, including labor, utilities, and supplies as relevant. Job Requirements - Master’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Microbiology, or related life sciences. - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food production or processing environments. - Strong understanding of food safety & quality standards: HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 (or similar). - Proven experience managing production teams. - Knowledge of relevant health, safety and regulatory standards in the food industry.