Recruitment at Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the nation’s most-loved beverages in the country like; Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda, Teem, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Lipton Ice Tea and Aquafina premium drinking water. SBC has recently entered into the Home & Personal Care category with the 2SURE brand and launched its first product, a Hand & Surface Sanitizer. Seven Up boasts of nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Utility Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• He/ She is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment at the utility equipment steam boilers, generators, air compressors, power distribution equipment, water treatment plant, effluent treatment plant etc. to ensure quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manages Utility equipment like steam boilers, generators, aircompressors, power distribution equipment, water treatment plant, effluent treatment plant etc. to ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain all equipment under utilities to ensuring availability and reliability minimizing down time.
• Maintain and operate the CO2 plant and associated supply networks points as per specification.
• Carry out equipment monitoring as per checklist, document findings and recommend actions to be taken. Write equipment shift operation report.
• Lubricate equipment as specified in the lubrication chart and documentation. Clean and wash all stains on equipment after lubrication
• Ensure the compliance to good manufacturing practice, food safety practice, good environmental management system, and occupational health and safety practices in all line activities.
• Monitor and ensure CCPs critical limits are not exceeded at the Dominik Hunter and Filler. Monitoring of control points, PRPs and oPRPs in beverage manufacture process to prevent food safety related hazards.
• Perform condition-based maintenance on all utility equipment using CMMS. (SAP-PM).

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 – 7 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience is a MUST.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a beverage bottling company in a managerial capacity.
• Experienced in budgeting and people management
• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Careers@sevenup.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Head of IT Operations

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: FMCG

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of strategies and roadmap and ensures its integration with the overall IT and enterprise strategic plans.
• Works with the IT senior leadership team on the service portfolio and governance required to prioritize resources.
• Service Improvement: Identifying and pursuing service improvement initiatives.
• Managing complaints, suggestions, and compliments; and, perhaps most importantly, often service as the face, or voice, of the organization to internal customers.
• To meet targets and expectations for internal customer service and support performance
• Measure Customer Satisfaction, and understand the main pain points for the users.
• Effectively build, manage, develop, and train the service desk team
• Establish and manage the strategic vision of the team, leading the efforts to improve the availability and reliability of systems that align with NTUC Enterprise’s strategic platform and infrastructure initiatives
• Sets the mission and vision of the infrastructure, middlewareand devops organization to foster a business-oriented mindset driven by continual service improvement
• Leverages influencing and negotiation skills across IT and the enterprise to enable cost- effective and innovative shared solutions in the achievement of business goals.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in a related field.
• 7yrs+ experience in a forward-progressing technology management background
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
• ITIL certified.
• COBIT certified.
• Proficiency in either Contact Centre, Ticketing, or Monitoring Solutions.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Finance Specialist (Reconciliation) FMCG

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Performs daily and monthly bank reconciliation on the collection, imprest, and remittance accounts at the region.
• Liaise with bankers on issues relating to online bank statements, failed payments, and vendors’ complaints on payments.
• Process approved payment for administrative related expenses at the region. i.e. imprest expenses.
• Support Finance Lead in raising journals as relates to month-end financial closure.
• Validate payments from scrap buyers and generate receipts thereon for the purpose of other income recognition.
• Support the OFM in preparation of assigned monthly reports and analysis.
• Participate actively in the month end stock count activities.

Requirements

• BSC/HND in relevant field.
• 3yrs+ post qualification experience in Manufacturing Environment is an added Advantage
• Professional Level Qualification in Accounting and Finance–ACCA, ACA, CIMA
• Sound financial and accounting
• knowledge, management
• Accountancy, Business Planning, and Analysis.
• Excellent Ability related to Data
• Analytics at both financial and operational fronts
• A high degree of resourcefulness and ingenuity are required to develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@sevenup.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Quality System Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, 22000)

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: FMCG

Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Preparation:

• Develop audit plans based on organizational processes and requirements.
• Identify audit scope, objectives, and criteria aligned with the relevant standards (e.g., ISO 22000, ISO 9001).
• Prepare checklists and gather necessary information before audits.

Conducting Audits:

• Lead internal, external, or certification audits of Food Safety Management Systems or other ISO-compliant processes.
• Evaluate processes, procedures, and documentation for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Assess risk control measures, food safety hazards, and critical control points (CCPs) during FSMS audits.
• Interact with auditees, managers, and key personnel to gather objective evidence.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document observations, non-conformities, and opportunities for improvement during audits.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, including findings, corrective actions, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit results to senior management and stakeholders.

Verification and Follow-Up:

• Monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address non-conformities.
• Perform follow-up audits to confirm the closure of identified gaps or issues.

Compliance and Standard Updates:

• Stay updated on changes to relevant ISO standards, laws, and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to teams on compliance and implementation of ISO/FSMS standards.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with clients, certification bodies, or regulatory authorities.
• Act as a consultant and advisor on improving systems and ensuring compliance with standards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate system effectiveness and recommend improvements for compliance and efficiency.
• Analyze trends in audit findings to identify areas for strategic enhancement.

Leadership and Team Coordination:

• Guide audit teams, ensuring compliance with audit protocols.
• Mentor team members in applying auditing principles and techniques.

Requirements

• 7 yrs+ experience as an ISO System Coordinator, with expertise in ISO 9001, ISO 22000, or related standards.
• BSc or HND in Chemical Sciences, Applied Sciences, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in Quality or Food Safety Management Systems will be an added advantage.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to support reporting and analysis tasks.
• Analytical Abilities: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply complex standards.
• Leadership skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Trade Quality Specialist

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting: Food Safety Manager

Overview

• Responsible for ensuing the quality of products throughout the trade channel. Works closely with various stakeholders, including Suppliers, Distributors, and Retailers, to implement quality control measures, address quality-related issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• The role will contribute to maintaining the company’s reputation for delivering high-quality products to consumers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance of product to standard by auditing Distributors, Open Market, and Modern Trade
• Provide guidance and support to distributors regarding product quality standards, handling, and storage practices. Address any quality-related queries or concerns raised by distributors and work towards their resolution.
• Analyze quality-related data and generate reports to track performance, identify trends, and provide insights to management. Monitor key quality metrics and implement corrective actions where necessary to improve overall product quality.
• Quality Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve quality-related issues identified by consumers, retailers, or internal stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as production, supply chain, and customer service, to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent future occurrences.
• Builds productive relationships with stakeholders through regular meetings and follow-ups.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs on quality standards and best practices for trade partners. Raise awareness about quality requirements, product handling, and storage practices to ensure compliance across the trade channel
• Promotes innovation ideas from team members and supports their implementation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization in the trade quality management system.

Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree (B.Sc.) or HND in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Food Science and Technology
• At least 4 years working experience in CSD industry control/assurance function in a food and beverage company
• Knowledge of bottling operations
• Experienced in budgeting and people management
• Understanding of financial impact of decisions
• Ability to translate functional strategy into unit/section’s plan
• Ability to lead and manage change setting standards for managing performance.
• Ability to build and leverage relationships to improve result
• Good understanding and experience of current WC manufacturing methodologies.
• Good understanding of HQSE modalities and codes.
• Good understanding of GMP and GHK (5S) standards
• Good oral communication, influencing and relationship skills.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@sevenup.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.