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Nestle Nigeria Plc is Recruiting for Factory Chemist

Nestle Nigeria Plc – As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People’s lives, everywhere, every day. In fact, enhancing lives will influence everything we do together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centers brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Factory Chemist

Location: Abaji, Abuja
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

• Joining Nestle means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.
• Nestle Nigeria is currently looking for a Factory Chemist who would be responsible for the overall coordination of the chemistry laboratory; including analysis of physical and chemical properties of products, managing chemical contaminants, coordinating and interfacing with the relevant partners for the implementation of the annual monitoring plan in line with the approved contaminant assessment and tracking methodology.

A day in the life of…

• Chemical and physical analyses of raw materials and line samples (in-process).
• Providing guidance on product recipe and compliance management especially in the area of chemical contaminants.
• Coordinating the organization’s Confidence Assessment and Tracking Programme.
• Managing the Chemical Contaminant Monitoring Programme.
• Managing GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) Programme, including analytical method monitoring, method verification, and Chemistry Proficiency Testing for Abaji Factory.
• Acting as the Laboratory Safety champion and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) representative for the Quality Assurance department.
• Qualification of Factory Personnel, such as other QA staff and Water treatment Technicians on Analytical Methods.
• Supporting the Food Safety Team on Chemical contaminants.
• Interfacing with the relevant partners in Yearly Monitoring Plans and other areas of improvement/challenge.
• Coordinating HAZMAT (Hazardous Material) Programme for Abaji factory.
• Managing the inventory of the laboratory and supporting (advice) on procurement of laboratory reagents, standards, materials and equipment.
• Coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration, as well as the ICP (Internal Control Plan) for all lab equipment.

Requirements

What will make you successful:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science/Technology, or other closely-related disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a food processing environment within a similar FMCG company.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical skills, able to draw up fact-based analyses and make sound decisions.
• Innovative and dynamic individual; quick-thinker with a high level of agility and adaptability to change.
• Proximity to Abaji Factory, Abuja, or its environs is a key requirement
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), including knowledge of the usage of SAP.
• Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving tools such as PARETO, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma or DMAIC, Fishbone, KAIZEN, TPM, etcetera.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by using the “Login as candidate” button below.

Note

• We would be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted or given feedback
•  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of color, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices
•  Our people are all equally gifted in unique ways: we come from diverse traditions, personal experiences, and points of view. And we want to include yours, Are you ready to inspire us with your ideas?
• We encourage all applicants to apply and do not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
•  Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
  Due to the urgency of the position, we have the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline
•  Only qualified candidates will be invited for an interview