Recruitment at Promasidor Nigeria

Promasidor – We are an African company proud of our heritage and totally committed to the continent. We manufacture, market and sell unique brands which bring practicality and pleasure to millions of consumers across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research and Development Supervisor

Location: Nigeria

Job Objective

• The Research & Development Supervisor is responsible for executing bench work activities related to new product development, product reformulation, pilot plant operations, and factory scale-up trials, while also overseeing the sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished products.
• In addition, the incumbent will ensure the timely completion of bench work, shelf-life studies, and the development of product prototypes in line with agreed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute bench work activities for innovation and development of formulation prototypes in support of new product development projects.
• Perform optimization and improvement of existing PNG formulations to enhance both product quality and margin delivery.
• Support claim substantiation and nutritional labeling activities for new products, including the development of product instructional information.
• Assist in the development, validation, release, maintenance, and review of technical specifications for raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct physical and sensory evaluations of potential raw materials prior to approval for use.
• Contribute to the technical management, pre-qualification, and integration of new suppliers, raw materials, and ingredients.
• Coordinate and execute internal sensory sessions, including sample preparation, questionnaire design, panelist selection, sample administration, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Provide support during factory acceptance trials to ensure smooth scale-up of production from laboratory and pilot scale to full factory level.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the R&D extrusion pilot plant for new product and process development.
• Assist in the development, modification, and implementation of test methods for evaluating products and raw materials.
• Establish trial methodologies to monitor shelf life and product/pack stability for both new and reformulated products.
• Support the maintenance and continuous certification of the PNG Food Safety Management System in line with ISO 22000 standards.
• Oversee R&D laboratory operations, raw material handling, and sample management.
• Supervise the R&D pilot plant operative and interns to ensure adherence to standards and delivery of project objectives.

Qualification and Experience

• A Degree in Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and other related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years FMCG experience in Research and Development

Knowledge and Skills:

• Practical knowledge of new product development, formulation, and reformulation.
• Proficiency in laboratory food chemical/proximate analysis and testing methods.
• Strong competence in sensory evaluation and shelf-life studies.
• Good understanding of technical standards, product specifications, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with food processing techniques and food ingredient functionalities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with solid computer literacy across standard applications.
• Strong data analysis and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and effectively.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical thinking
• Interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Warehouse Coordinator

Location: Nigeria

Objectives

• To ensure best-in-class warehouse management practices by driving efficiency in storage, product handling, and distribution, while minimising inventory losses and ensuring full compliance with established standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and sustain Quality Management Systems and procedures (including Good Warehouse Practices, Sanitation, Pest Control, Traceability, Storage Conditions, Internal Audits, Trainings, Risk Assessments, Housekeeping, and GMP) to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and company policies.
• Monitor and collaborate with the technical team to drive adherence to the maintenance plan, maximizing uptime and minimizing downtime of material-handling equipment.
• Oversee all warehouse transactions (stock issuance, receipts, transfers, and returns to suppliers), ensuring system and physical records are fully reconciled and properly documented.
• Develop and execute plans for monitoring warehouse usage levels, managing facilities, and reviewing storage and layout plans to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities relating to container receipts from ports and local suppliers, including offloading and storage.
• Provide timely feedback to Planning and Shipping Departments on container receipts through accurate documentation and prompt submission of monitoring sheets.
• Ensure daily delivery targets to production factories are achieved.
• Develop, track, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for warehouse operations.
• Manage inbound third-party transporter relationships to ensure efficiency and service quality.
• Oversee logistics operations and daily activities across warehouse remote locations.
• Drive optimization of warehouse operations by planning, orienting, and developing personnel capabilities through training and coaching.
• Implement strategies to optimize warehouse space utilisation and overall operational efficiency.
• Provide effective leadership, skillful direction, and conflict management to ensure smooth unit operations.
• Develop and enforce the use of daily checklists for effective management and control of equipment and tools (e.g., forklifts).
• Maintain strict adherence to inventory management principles such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expiry, First-Out).
• Build agility and resilience into inventory storage systems to address exceptional situations (e.g., natural disasters, external disruptions, theft, or contamination).
• Ensure full participation in audit exercises and drive timely closure of identified audit gaps.
• Carry out assigned food safety responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department or Food Safety Team Lead.

Education & Experience

• HND or bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Engineering and Basic Sciences
• Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years’ work experience in warehouse, inventory, or logistics function of a reputable organisation. (FMCG).

Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office packages
• Supply chain management
• Logistics operations and management
• Quality management
• Service level monitoring
• Supply & distribution analysis
• Inventory Management Software (NAV)
• Palletising and block stacking of raw and packaging materials.
• Capacity Optimisation
• Resources Management.
• Understanding of ISO and regulatory requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Good communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Good judgement
• Organizational skills
• Creative
• Analytical skills
• People management
• Customer & quality service
• Strategic thinking
• Team player and Team Building attributes
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty and Integrity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Nigeria

Job Objectives

• The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods in line with established processes and food safety standards.
• The role will focus on the timely evacuation and racking of finished goods from the factories, maintaining stock accuracy, and supporting distribution and transport functions through effective documentation and reporting.
• The incumbent will also play a key role in optimizing resources, ensuring compliance with FIFO practices, and driving operational excellence within the warehouse team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely evacuation of finished goods stock from factories and proper racking in the warehouse in strict compliance with FIFO principles.
• Oversee accurate receipt, storage, and issuance of POS material stock.
• Maintain effective and efficient stock storage systems to safeguard quality and minimize losses.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of depot shipments, including loading and documentation.
• Prepare and submit all required reports to Distribution and Transport Management in a timely and accurate manner.
• Optimize the deployment of manpower and materials to achieve operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to food safety requirements, carrying out assigned responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager to support warehouse and logistics operations.

Education & Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Social Sciences or Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience in Logistics operations in a manufacturing environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Good communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Organisational skills
• Creative
• Analytical skills
• People management
• Customer service
• Strategic thinking
• Team player

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge of Office tools
• Supply chain management
• Logistics operations and management
• Quality management
• Service level monitoring
• Supply & distribution analysis.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Group Culinary R&D Manager

Location: Nigeria

About the job

• The Group Culinary Manager leverages expertise in cuisine, consumer cooking habits, and food science to drive innovation in product development.
• This role involves creating and refining recipes, translating them into scalable formulations within cost targets, and collaborating with marketing, technical, and quality assurance teams.
• Additionally, the chef supports recipe standardization for wet sampling and assists in organizing cooking demonstrations.

Responsibilities
Product Development & Industrialization:

• Develop new culinary products in line with marketing brief, ensuring they align with consumer preferences and market trends.
• Transform kitchen recipes into industrially scalable formulations while maintaining taste, texture, quality integrity and cost target.
• Work with technical teams to ensure recipes are aligned with production capabilities and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with CMI to conduct regularly preference test to ensure our product remain competitive
• Ensure adherence to food safety, lcoal regulatory, and quality standards in all recipe formulations.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support:

• Work closely with flavor houses to co-develop customized flavors and ingredients.
• Partner with R&D, supply chain, and production teams to source quality ingredients and optimize costs.
• Collaborate with marketing to provide culinary expertise in branding, positioning, and storytelling for new products.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking (regular tasting session) to identify gaps and opportunities in the market.

Marketing & Consumer Engagement:

• Develop and document standardized recipes for consumer test.
• Ensure consistency in product formulation by refining and validating ingredient specifications.
• Organize and oversee wet sampling sessions for internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate sensory evaluation.
• Support marketing team in driving cooking demonstrations showcasing product applications.
• Support promotional activities, trade shows, and customer engagement events with live product presentations.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Stay updated with global food trends, innovations, and technological advancements in the food industry.
• Experiment with new cooking techniques, ingredient combinations, and flavor profiles to drive differentiation.
• Work with sensory evaluation panels to refine products based on consumer feedback

Requirements
Education:

• HND / B.Sc Degree in Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• Strong knowledge of food science, ingredients, and culinary techniques.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in culinary research and product development.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent palate and sensory evaluation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in documenting recipes and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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