Production Supervisor at Elizabeth Maddeux

Job Summary

• Our client, an FMCG manufacturing company in Abuja, is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day production activities on the shop floor.
• The role is responsible for supervising production staff, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, meeting production targets, and minimizing downtime and wastage.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Shift Supervision:

• Supervise daily production activities to meet assigned output targets.
• Allocate manpower effectively and manage shift activities.
• Ensure production schedules are followed and targets achieved
• Monitor machine performance and escalate issues promptly.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SOPs.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and report deviations.
• Ensure products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support NAFDAC and SON inspections when required.

Equipment & Maintenance Support:

• Carry out basic equipment checks and coordinate with maintenance teams.
• Reduce downtime by promptly reporting breakdowns and supporting repairs.
• Ensure proper handling and cleaning of machines and tools.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce safety rules and proper use of PPE on the shop floor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Report accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

People Management & Reporting

• Supervise and motivate production operators and line workers.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, and discipline of production staff.
• Train new operators and support skill development.
• Prepare daily production and shift reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily and monthly production output vs target.
• Machine uptime and downtime during shift.
• Wastage and rework levels.
• Quality defects and non-conformance incidents.
• Compliance with GMP and SOPs.
• Health & safety incidents on shift.
• Staff attendance and productivity levels.
• Accuracy and timeliness of production reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• 3–4 years’ experience in manufacturing preferably FMCG .
• At least 1–3 years in a supervisory role.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong supervisory and team-leading skills.
• Good understanding of shop-floor operations.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work in shifts and under pressure to meet production deadlines
• Good communication and reporting skills.

What We Offer

• Salary: N200,000 - N250,000 per month.
• Competitive salary.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth in a performance-driven FMCG Company.
• Supportive team culture and enabling environment.