Ongoing Recruitment at Conserveria Africana Limited (6 Positions)

Posted on :

19 May, 2016

Category :

Engineering Jobs in Nigeria, Management Jobs in Nigeria

Conserveria Africana Ltd. Nigeria is a fast growing, well established FMCG food company located at Ota. We are a multinational FMCG company, makers of popular brands like Jago Instant Full Cream Milk Powder, Jago Sweetened Condensed Filled Milk,  and Gino brands of Tin Tomato, Baked Beans, Sweet corn, Marrow fat peas, Curry, Matches, Mayonnaise, etc.

Conserveria Africana Ltd seeks suitable candidates for employment as part of our business expansion project.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

JOB OBJECTIVES

  • Coordinate the activities in the In-Line Laboratory so as to ensure precise and timely analysis of products on-line and give feedback to appropriate plants in order to guarantee first time quality (FTQ).
  • Set up a functional in-line laboratory in each processing plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Co-ordinate all activities of the in-line Quality Control laboratory.
  • Establish, in collaboration with the Manufacturing Managers, key quality parameters at startup of processing operations.
  • Organize organoleptic assessment of all products for the purpose of correction of deviations on line and release for filling for all the shifts.
  • Evaluate the performance of all the filling machines through regular determination of the dispersion due to the product on the entire filling lines (instant machine test & others inclusive).
  • Ensure prompt feedback to the Line Operators on quality deviations for corrective actions during processing operations in all the plants in the factory.
  • Prepare daily net weight update for Management information & decision.
  • Prepare weekly trend analysis on key quality parameters for circulation to the Manufacturing Managers and Management.
  • Maintain a regular periodic Internal Control Plan (ICP) for all the rapid in-line instruments to guarantee reliability in analysis, guarantee quality of products and enhance first time release of products.
  • Liaise with QA to ensure regular calibration of all in-line rapid measuring instruments and their correlation with the reference instruments.
  • Train and supervise subordinates on the use of new rapid equipment, maintain good laboratory practices and discipline.
  • Set up and maintain a functional in-line laboratory in each plant in the factory (long term).
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
  • Ensure that necessary safety kits are in place and put to use especially in areas involving the use of chemicals in all processing lines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of first degree or its equivalent in Food Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related disciplines (MSc/MBA is an added advantage)
  • 5-8 years working experience in a bouillon cube packaging industry.

Job Title: Operations Manager

JOB OBJECTIVES

  • Supervise the production process.
  • Be in charge of materials logistics (full mass, packaging materials and, finished goods transfers).
  • He/She will ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is maintained.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise operations activities to achieve planned production quantity, product quality, and low cost of production.
  • Ensure constant supply of quantity & quality mass for pressing & wrapping activities.
  • Follow up with Quality Assurance team for product release status.
  • Ensure constant supply of packaging materials to the plant.
  • Observation of material usages, variances & recommend immediate action plans to management.
  • Maintain high level of GMP and 5S in the plants.
  • Ensure a very high level of hygiene is maintained in the plant.
  • Participate actively in the Accident Prevention Programmes by ensuring and creating high safety awareness towards people and providing solutions to defective equipment in the areas of responsibilities.
  • Stimulate good social climate among all team members company-wise.
  • Ensure good staff organization in the plant.
  • Ensure staff on annual leave is provided with a suitable relief officer.
  • Identify and propose suitable training for members of staff.
  • Carry out other jobs that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of first degree or its equivalent in Engineering.
  • 5-8 years’ similar working experience in a reputable bouillon cube packaging company.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

JOB OBJECTIVES

  • Ensure control of materials in process
  • Ensure proper machine operation
  • Ensure proper supervision of operators and packers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receive job order for the day’s operation process from the Production Coordinator.
  • Ensure that the appropriate requisitions viz rolls of laminate, empty cartons, transparent adhesive tapes, e.t.c. are made and received.
  • Ensure machine parameters are calibrated weekly and set for quality production.
  • Ensure that machine faults are rectified immediately by liaising with the Maintenance Supervisor so as to minimize production down-time.
  • Ensure raw materials (viz laminates, cartons, e.t.c.) loses are minimized and do not exceed 0.5% in each case.
  • Ensure production of high quality product without defect at all times.
  • Ensure all production safety control measures are effective and report non-functional control measures to the Production Coordinator.
  • Ensure all production personnel comply with the company general rules and GMP.
  • Ensure strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures for all production processes.
  • Ensure accurate stacking and dispatch of finished goods to Finished Goods/Stores department.
  • Update the necessary production records.
  • Maintain good hygiene for all work areas at all time.

QUALIFICATION

  • OND/HND in Food Technology.
  • 3-5 years working experience in a bouillon cube packaging company.

Job Title: Machine Operators – Bouillon Cube Pressing and Wrapping

JOB OBJECTIVES
The Machine Operators’ job objective is to operate and maintain the Bouillon Cube Pressing and Wrapping machines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operation of the indicated machines to achieve planned production quantity, products quality (net weight and good wrapping of products), and low cost of production (packaging materials and products waste minimization)
  • Ensure good monitoring of the machines to achieve good maintenance/performance of the production lines.
  • Attend to basic problems on the production lines.
  • Ensure a good hygiene level is maintained on the production lines throughout the shift.
  • Carryout cleaning tasks according to schedule and procedures.
  • Use machines and tools efficiently.
  • Practise 5S and GMP at all times.
  • Ensure no badly wrapped or unwrapped product is left unattended.
  • Make use of and protect safety equipment.
  • Ensure safe working conditions at all times according to safety guidelines and the use of good initiative.
  • Ensure full teamwork with other operators at all times.
  • Make proper handover to the in-coming shift in order to achieve smooth operations at all times.
  • Follow general guidelines and procedures implemented at each key area of production.
  • Keep proper records/reports of all events viz machine cards, accident forms, and damages for necessary action plan.
  • Be accountable for the tools and equipment used for operation.
  • Carryout other jobs that may be assigned according to the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATION

  • OND in any relevant discipline.
  • 3-5 years working experience on processing equipment.

Job Title: Blending Machine Operators

JOB OBJECTIVES
The Blending Machine Operators’ job objective is to handle pre-mix and mass mixing machine operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operation of indicated machines to achieve planned production quantity, products quality (correct product mixing according to recipe and instructions), and low cost of production (materials waste minimization – mass, colorants, ingredients, etc.)
  • Ensure good monitoring of the blending machines (mixer, fat melting, colorant, etc.) to achieve a good maintenance/performance.
  • Attend to basic problems on the machine.
  • Maintain good hygiene level of the line throughout the shift.
  • Carryout cleaning tasks according to schedule and procedures.
  • Use machines and tools efficiently.
  • Practise 5S and GMP at all times.
  • Ensure no product is left unattended on the floor and mixing platform.
  • Ensure safe working conditions at all times according to safety guidelines and the use of good initiative.
  • Ensure full teamwork with other operators at all times.
  • Make proper hand over to the incoming shift in order to achieve smooth operations at all times.
  • Follow general guidelines and procedures implemented at each key area of production.
  • Keep proper records/reports of all events viz machine cards, accident forms, and damages for necessary action plan.
  • Be accountable for the tools and equipment used for operation.
  • Carryout other jobs that may be assigned according to the hierarchy.

 QUALIFICATION

  • OND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
  • 3-5 years working experience in a Bouillon Cube Packaging Company.

Job Title: Maintenance Technicians

JOB OBJECTIVES
The Maintenance Technicians job objective is to ensure efficient operation of the production machines and production of good quality products while observing Good Manufacturing Practice, safety rules, and maintenance of good housekeeping (Hygiene).

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure effective and efficient running of the Pressing & Wrapping production lines he is assigned to during his shift.
  • As part of the team, assist colleagues whose production lines are problematic in order to get the overall result of the room to the optimum level.
  • Ensure the production lines produce excellent product quality including good wrapping and sealing of cubes and attainment of the target cube net weight.
  • Monitor and control to the barest minimum product rework generation.
  • Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice and hygiene on the production floor and plant.
  • Follow the ‘Procedure for Downtime Reporting’.
  • Record all machine event occurrences (Machine Stoppages, Net Weight, Counting, etc.) during production process on the machine card.
  • Participate in periodic stock taking as required.
  • Report all injuries and accident to the management Team.
  • Carryout levels I and II maintenance operations.

QUALIFICATION

  • OND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3-5 years relevant working experience.

REMUNERATION
Salary is competitive and it is in line with industry standard

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants who meet the requirements should send their detailed C.V. to [email protected](indicating the desired position)

Application Deadline: June 30, 2016


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