Laboratory Supervisor (Chemist) at Nestlé Nigeria, Abaji Factory, Abuja
Nestle Nigeria PLC
About the opportunity:
Nestlé Nigeria Plc, which has operated in the country since 1961, is recruiting a Laboratory Supervisor (Chemist) to join the Quality Assurance team at its Abaji Factory. The person in this role coordinates the chemistry laboratory and the factory's product compliance activities.
Day to day, you would oversee routine chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, packaging and in-line checks, and make sure lab methods, equipment and calibration produce accurate and timely results. You would also support Production and other teams with technical problem-solving, manage the chemical contaminant monitoring programme, and flag compliance risks early. Other duties include leading Good Laboratory Practice across Chemistry, Microbiology and Sensory, acting as the HAZMAT lead for chemical-spill drills, supporting HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO and internal audits, and serving as a SAP/GLOBE Quality super user. You would also train lab staff and work with third-party laboratories, suppliers and regulators when needed.
The role suits a chemistry or food science graduate with hands-on laboratory experience in a manufacturing or regulated setting, who is comfortable with quality systems, audits and coaching others.
Who can apply:
- Graduates with a BSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science or Technology, or a related field
- Applicants with strong hands-on analytical chemistry skills in a manufacturing or regulated laboratory
- Applicants whose experience comes from food and beverage, pharmaceutical or other relevant manufacturing sectors
- Applicants with working knowledge of GLP, product compliance, laboratory management and audit requirements
- Applicants who know SPC, DMAIC, Fishbone and root-cause analysis
- Applicants who are confident in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with SAP experience strongly relevant
- Applicants with strong communication, influencing, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience training or coaching others is an advantage
- Knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015 and HAZMAT or chemical safety is an advantage
What you get:
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based variable pay
- Monthly product packs
- Career growth and well-being support within a global food and beverage company
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