Production Officer

Job title : Production Officer

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 01, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

• Jobs by Location
• Job by industries
• Career Advice

Responsibilties

• Oversee production from raw-material preparation and weighing through mixing, filling, packaging and transfer of finished products.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to approved formulations, SOPs and production instructions.
• Supervise production assistants and ensure proper allocation of tasks.
• Maintain strict GMP, hygiene, safety and sanitation standards throughout production.
• Ensure proper line clearance and prevent contamination or product mix-ups.
• Complete Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), production records and other required documentation accurately.
• Record and reconcile raw materials, packaging materials, production output and batch yields.
• Monitor production losses and maintain agreed yield/waste targets.
• Work with Quality Control to ensure products meet required specifications and report any deviations or quality issues.
• Operate, clean and perform basic maintenance/troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Identify and report equipment faults, material shortages and production problems.
• Ensure production areas and equipment are properly cleaned after each production run.
• Prepare production reports and recommend improvements to reduce waste, downtime and production errors.

Candidate Requirements

• 2–3 years' hands-on experience in cosmetic, personal-care, pharmaceutical, FMCG or related manufacturing, preferably cosmetics.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, HND or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field.
• Practical experience manufacturing products such as creams, conditioners, shampoos, oils, or other personal-care products.
• Good knowledge of GMP, production hygiene, safety and manufacturing procedures.
• Experience with weighing, mixing, emulsification, heating/cooling, filling and packaging processes.
• Experience completing batch records, production documentation and material reconciliation.
• Ability to supervise production staff and troubleshoot basic production or equipment issues.
• Good numerical, documentation and computer skills, including Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and ability to work independently.
• Must be available to work on scheduled production days, including occasional early starts or extended production days when required.
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of the production facility in Lagos, preferably the Lekki–Ajah–Sangotedo axis.

This Role Is For You if:

• You have actually worked on a cosmetic production floor and understand what happens from weighing raw materials to finished products.
• You are comfortable being hands-on rather than simply supervising from an office.
• You understand that accurate weighing, documentation, cleaning and reconciliation are just as important as producing the product itself.
• You are strict about following formulations and SOPs.
• You notice when something is wrong and take action instead of waiting to be told.
• You can manage a production team effectively on production days.
• You understand GMP and take hygiene and contamination prevention seriously.
• You can complete production documentation properly without being chased.
• You are reliable and can commit to scheduled production days.
• You take responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your production work.

This Role Is Not For You If:

• You have only theoretical knowledge of cosmetic manufacturing but little or no hands-on production experience.
• You are primarily interested in laboratory or research work rather than manufacturing.
• You are careless with measurements, records or production procedures.
• You need constant supervision to complete assigned work.
• You are unwilling to work on-site on scheduled production days.
• You do not take GMP, hygiene, safety or documentation seriously.
• You are uncomfortable supervising production workers.
• You routinely ignore SOPs or make undocumented changes to formulations or production processes.