Recruitment at PZ Cussons

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world’s best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Operator

Job Requisition ID: JR001862
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Job Details

• To set up production machines, set stipulated parameters for different SKUs/product lines and change parametric settings during change of line/SKUs.
• To monitor and identify malfunctioning machine/parts and fix it before total breakdown.
• To carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all the machines on the production lines.
• Reports any fault he cannot fix within economically rational time to the maintenance (engineering) team.
• To ensure that all products meet quality specifications.
• Maintains equipment in optimum condition.
• Keeps the environment of the packing plant especially your work area clean in line with GMP and 5s philosophy.
• Operates the equipment to obtain consistent and continuous operation of the plant in line with the detailed production plans.
• Takes and record operational parameters at required intervals.
• Troubleshoots minor problems.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Officer

Job Requisition ID: JR001894
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Department:  Safety Health & Environment (SHE)
Reports to: SHE Manager

Job Purpose
Why does the job exist?

• Support the SHE Manager on the management of the OSHE teams who are responsible to deliver Occupational Health, Safety and Environment results.

Reporting Relationships

• Peer Relationships
• Attach organization chart showing manager and direct reports as well as peers

Dimensions:

• Turnover of unit
• Budget responsibility
• Team Size
• Other
• Total department headcount is 4

Principal Accountabilities

• The key outputs of the job
• List in priority order if possible, typically 8-10
• NOT a task list
• Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
• Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome
• Conduct pre-operational risk assessments and risk mitigation measures
• Implement all the required documentation, operational checks and reports for the HSE Management System to be compliant with ISO 45001-2018 and ISO 14001/ 2004 standards, including corrective and preventive measures.
• Support the Safety stewards in executing continuous audits according to schedule
• Provide SHE improvement proposals stating the non-conformance, proposed corrective action, required resources for corrective action and implementation.
• Investigate the root cause SHE complaints put forward by staff members, customers, clients and contractors and report the result to the SHE manager.
• Follows up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented where necessary and ensures that any certification requirements are complied with.
• Audit work being performed with issued ”Work Permit” Assist with the implementation of Job Safety Analysis and inspect job site activities during particularly difficult or hazardous work situations;
• Assist local management in the preparation & presentation of field HSE meetings Participate in the investigation of accidents and near misses;
• Assist regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency.
• Maintains records of such drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements Inspects regularly, all firefighting, safety and emergency response equipment.
• Assist in developing and implementing field location emergency response procedures and evacuation plans Ensure that operations employees, contractors and site visitors receive HSE inductions
• Assist in preparing written weekly and monthly HSE reports, statistics and presentations related to HSE performance
• Coordinate food safety activities for SHE department such as Documentation and record management;
• Conduct Internal and external Audits; Training and awareness on food safety; And any other food safety related duties as may be directed by Food safety team leader or SHE/TPM manager.
• To ensure compliance with relevant QMS policies & procedures. To identify and rate aspects of SHE activities and develop programs where necessary, to help control those aspects of SHE activities that could have adverse impact on the environment.

EMS, OH&S and FSSC Responsibilities:

• Implement and comply with EMS/FSSC/OHS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs
• Understand and apply the intent of the EMS/FSSC/OHS policy and requirements to assigned jobs
• Understand roles, responsibilities, and the importance of conformity to the EMS/FSSC/OHS requirements.
• Understand the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts associated with their work, and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance
• Understand the potential consequences of departure from specified OHS procedures or legal requirements.
• Ensure prompt escalation (adequate communication) of any food safety related issues to any FSTM, FSTL and or next line of reporting manager

Internal & External Relationships:

• Identify the most significant ones
• Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
• Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g. finance, category
• Works closely with the safety stewards and production teams.
• Contractors.

Requirements

• Possess a University Degree in a Science related discipline, Engineering or any other numerate discipline.
• 1-3 years’ work experience safety management
• List any qualifications required to do the job
• Be specific about the experience needed
• Focus on type of experience not the time served
• Detailed knowledge of the SHE procedures.
• Must be computer literate (ms-word, Ms-excel, access)
• Experience in SHE and manufacturing

Job Context & Special Features:

• Explain any special features or context in which the job operates
• Detail any language or mobility requirements
• Ability to take decision decisively and Good sense of judgment.
• Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.
• Pay attention to minute detail.
• Excellent planning, negotiating, and organizing skills.
• Great physical health.
• Ability to motivate co-workers, colleagues and others.
• Ability to display self-confidence
• Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.

Skills Level:

• Team Work
• Training
• Hazard identification and controls
• Reporting
• Analysis
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• Environmental Management

Additional Infomation:

• Behavioral competencies are linked to the grade of the position and will be assigned once the position has been evaluated.
• Technical skills (max 8 for each position) need to be detailed below.
• They are related to the function of the position (e.g. procurement, finance etc.) and should be those that are required to ensure that the position is performed at a Solid standard of performance.

Application Closing Date
28th February 2025.

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

Job Title: Aftersales Technician

Job Requisition ID: JR001829
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Providing service and customer support during field visits or dispatches. Managing all on site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks. Diagnosing errors or technical problems and determining proper solutions.
• Ability to read and understand SOP’s.
•  Ensure the safe use of tools and equipment.
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities
• Ensure safety management sustenance
• Ensure quality systems management sustenance
• Be part of ensuring sustainable continuous improvement systems

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification of Trade Test / OND in any Technical Discipline
• Team Work
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

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

Job Title: Neighbourhood Channel Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001765
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Sales/Commercial 
Level: Contract
Responsible to: Zonal Manager
Responsible for: Van Sales Representative

Job Summary

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities
Measurement/Performance Indicators:

• Manage VSR and achievement of their secondary sales
• Expand Coverage in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Provide availability of MSL in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Coaching and accompaniment of VSR
• Effective promo management in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Ensure SFA parameters are tracked and achieved
• Drive excellent brand visibility through picture of success and implementation
• Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Coverage
• Achieve secondary sales target
• Weighted distribution target
• Agreed VSR coaching & Accompaniment.

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy.

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)

• Minimum of 1 year experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

• Zonal Manager
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• PZ Marketing & Sales network
• PZ Cussons Leadership Competencies required

Application Closing Date
19th February, 2025.

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

Job Title: Sales Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: JR001927
Location: Osogbo, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell in, sell out, Focus Category, NPD listing and promotions)
•  Achieve sales drivers’ objectives for the territory viz (Distribution, Visibility, Price and Promotion)
• Managing territories with potential to deliver a minimum of 1B per annum
• Plan to deliver customer based and territory based agreed sales (NIV and Category) targets periodically and ensuring a MoM and YoY growth
• Analyse and review distributors’ performance against agreed KPIs
• Work with the ZM to develop JBP of customers in assigned territory
• Ensure bi-weekly stock taking in other to protect company resources
• Tracking of distributor performance payments (including posting and matching), monthly account reconciliation/signing off, repayment plans linked to capability development
• Ensure collection of outstanding debt within stipulated time frame and accompanying same with sell-in of depleted SKUs
• Adherence to monthly journey plan for customers’ contact and engagement
• Ensure compliance to retail operating standards in all showrooms
• Organize and coordinate activities of floor sales merchandizers
• Implement strict credit control for Key distributors and ensure purchases are done within approved credit limit
• Accountable for POS materials and other sales driving materials deployed to territory through monitoring to ensure safe keeping and optimal use.
• Actively lead or participate in Quality Management System implementation and sustenance in all assigned duties.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure safety management sustenance.

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
• Experience in an electrical related company is an added advantage.

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies- BEST values.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Sales Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: JR001925
Location: Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell in, sell out, Focus Category, NPD listing and promotions)
•  Achieve sales drivers’ objectives for the territory viz (Distribution, Visibility, Price and Promotion)
• Managing territories with potential to deliver a minimum of 1B per annum
• Plan to deliver customer based and territory based agreed sales (NIV and Category) targets periodically and ensuring a MoM and YoY growth
• Analyse and review distributors’ performance against agreed KPIs
• Work with the ZM to develop JBP of customers in assigned territory
• Ensure bi-weekly stock taking in other to protect company resources
• Tracking of distributor performance payments (including posting and matching), monthly account reconciliation/signing off, repayment plans linked to capability development
• Ensure collection of outstanding debt within stipulated time frame and accompanying same with sell-in of depleted SKUs
• Adherence to monthly journey plan for customers’ contact and engagement
• Ensure compliance to retail operating standards in all showrooms
• Organize and coordinate activities of floor sales merchandizers
• Implement strict credit control for Key distributors and ensure purchases are done within approved credit limit
• Accountable for POS materials and other sales driving materials deployed to territory through monitoring to ensure safe keeping and optimal use.
• Actively lead or participate in Quality Management System implementation and sustenance in all assigned duties.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure safety management sustenance.

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
• Experience in an electrical related company is an added advantage.

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies- BEST values.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Sales Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: JR001759
Location: Lokoja, Kogi
Job type: Full-time
Department: Sales- HPZ
Control number: HPZ/HR/035.01
Reporting Relationships: Zonal Managers/ Key Accounts Manager/ Regional Commercial Manager

Job Purpose
Why does the job exist?

• Work with the Dealers/ sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.

Dimensions:

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions

Key Performance Indicators

• Target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (sell-out,e, KPIs Timely and quality of execution of trade and marketing Activities in assigned territory)
• Implementation of Territory Coverage Strategy Achievement of Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion targets.

Principal Accountabilities

• The key outputs of the job
• List in priority order if possible, typically 8-10
• NOT a task list
• Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
• Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome
• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell in, sell out, Focus Category, NPD listing and promotions)
•  Achieve sales drivers’ objectives for the territory viz (Distribution, Visibility, Price and Promotion)
• Managing territories with potential to deliver a minimum of 1B per annum
• Plan to deliver customer based and territory based agreed sales (NIV and Category) targets periodically and ensuring a MoM and YoY growth
• Analyse and review distributors’ performance against agreed KPIs
• Work with the ZM to develop JBP of customers in assigned territory
• Ensure bi-weekly stock taking in other to protect company resources
• Tracking of distributor performance payments (including posting and matching), monthly account reconciliation/signing off, repayment plans linked to capability development
• Ensure collection of outstanding debt within stipulated time frame and accompanying same with sell-in of depleted SKUs
• Adherence to monthly journey plan for customers’ contact and engagement
• Ensure compliance to retail operating standards in all showrooms
• Organize and coordinate activities of floor sales merchandizers
• Implement strict credit control for Key distributors and ensure purchases are done within approved credit limit
• Accountable for POS materials and other sales driving materials deployed to territory through monitoring to ensure safe keeping and optimal use.
• Actively lead or participate in Quality Management System implementation and sustenance in all assigned duties.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure safety management sustenance.

Internal & External Relationships

• Identify the most significant ones
• Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
• Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g., finance, category
• Zonal Managers
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• Agencies
• PZ Marketing & Sales network

Requirements
Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
• Experience in an electrical related company is an added advantage.

Knowledge (What does the person need to know):

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies- BEST values

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

• List any qualifications required to do the job
• Be specific about the experience needed
• Focus on type of experience not the time served

Functional or Technical / Business Skills (What can the holder do):

• Commercial Acumen – Emerging
• Customer Management – Emerging
• Negotiation Skills – Emerging
• In Market Execution – Emerging
• Selling Skills – Emerging
• Sales Drivers – Emerging
• Channel Strategy – Emerging
• Communication/Interpersonal skills – Developed
• IT Skills – Developed

Job Context & Special Features:

• Explain any special features or context in which the job operates
• Detail any language or mobility requirements
• Candidate must be willing to work in any part of the Country- Nigeria

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

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