Mayonnaise Production Officer Lagos

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 Job Title: Mayonnaise Production Officer BrowseCareers

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Production – Mayonnaise Line

Reports To: Production Manager

Direct Reports: Line Operators and Production Helpers Purpose of the Role

To plan, supervise, and control daily mayonnaise production so that output, quality, food safety, yield, and cost targets are consistently met, in line with approved recipes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.

Execute the daily production plan for the mayonnaise line, ensuring batching, emulsification, mixing, filling, capping, coding, labelling, and packing are carried out according to approved recipes and SOPs. Monitor critical process parameters, including ingredient quantities, mixing time and speed, temperature, viscosity, and fill weight, and take corrective action when readings deviate from specifications. Raise material requisitions in good time and confirm that raw materials and packaging materials are available before each production run. Meet daily and weekly targets for output, yield, line efficiency, and changeover time.

Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) controls, and personal hygiene rules on the production line. Work with Quality Assurance on in-process checks, such as pH, viscosity, fill weight, seal integrity, and batch coding. Stop the line and hold affected products when deviations are identified. Apply allergen controls for egg and verify that cleaning and sanitation are completed and signed off before start-up and changeovers. Complete batch production records accurately and ensure traceability of every batch.

Allocate duties to line operators and production helpers and supervise their work throughout the shift. Conduct shift handovers and toolbox briefings. Train new and existing team members on SOPs, hygiene, and safe machine operation. Monitor attendance and punctuality and report disciplinary and performance issues to the Production Manager and Human Resources.

Carry out daily start-up and shutdown checks on production equipment. Report breakdowns promptly and coordinate with the maintenance team to minimise downtime. Support planned preventive maintenance and equipment calibration schedules.

Health, Safety, and Housekeeping:

Ensure that all staff on the production line wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safe working procedures. Maintain 5S standards and ensure the production area remains clean and orderly. Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.

Prepare shift production reports covering output, downtime, rework, and wastage. Reconcile raw material and packaging usage against production records and investigate variances. Recommend and support initiatives to reduce waste, improve yield, and increase operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

B.Sc. or HND in Food Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience in a production role within a food manufacturing or FMCG plant. Experience with sauces, emulsions, edible oils, or similar products is an added advantage. Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and NAFDAC requirements. Experience supervising a production line and its operators.

Strong understanding of production processes and filling and packaging equipment. Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping. Leadership skills and the ability to motivate shift teams. Problem-solving and root-cause analysis. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word. Willingness to work shifts as production requirements dictate.

Based at the industrial plant in Lagos, with work carried out in a factory and warehouse environment. May be required to work extended hours, shifts, or weekends depending on production needs.

31st October, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using Job Title as the subject of the mail.