Location: Abaji, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Quality Assurance
Nestlé Nigeria Plc is a leading nutrition, health and wellness company committed to enhancing people’s lives through quality food and beverage products. With a presence in more than 130 countries, the company operates a global network of factories and research centres, delivering products and services that meet consumer needs.
Nestlé Nigeria is committed to employee development, innovation, equal employment opportunities and creating a workplace where professionals can develop their skills and reach their career potential.
The company is recruiting to fill the position of Laboratory Supervisor – Chemist at its Abaji Factory.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Supervisor – Chemist will coordinate the Chemistry Laboratory and product compliance activities within the Quality Assurance team. The successful candidate will provide technical chemistry support to factory operations, ensure reliable laboratory results, promote Good Laboratory Practice and maintain product quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate chemical analysis of finished products, raw materials, packaging materials and in-process samples.
- Ensure laboratory testing methods, equipment calibration and quality controls deliver accurate and timely results.
- Provide technical support to Production and Application teams on chemistry-related operational issues.
- Coordinate product compliance activities and chemical contaminant monitoring programmes.
- Monitor compliance results and escalate potential product safety and regulatory risks.
- Promote Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), laboratory safety and audit readiness.
- Coordinate chemical-spill preparedness, safety drills and HAZMAT activities.
- Support HACCP reviews, FSSC 22000 audits, ISO requirements and laboratory safety assessments.
- Support quality management systems, including SAP/GLOBE Quality transactions.
- Train and develop laboratory personnel on analytical methods, chemical management and quality procedures.
- Apply problem-solving and continuous improvement tools to address quality issues and improve laboratory performance.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, suppliers, external laboratories and regulatory bodies on product quality and compliance matters.
Key Success Measures
- Timely laboratory analysis and accurate test results.
- Compliance with product testing and contaminant monitoring programmes.
- Successful laboratory safety and quality audits.
- Effective equipment calibration and laboratory readiness.
- Strong performance in proficiency testing and product compliance assessments.
- Prevention of food safety incidents and effective chemical safety management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline.
- Strong practical experience in analytical chemistry within a manufacturing or regulated laboratory environment.
- Experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical or other relevant manufacturing industries.
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice, product compliance, laboratory management and audit requirements.
- Knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015 and chemical safety procedures is an advantage.
- Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), DMAIC, Fishbone analysis and root-cause analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience is strongly relevant.
- Strong communication, leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across different departments.
- Experience in training, coaching and coordinating laboratory personnel will be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Nestlé Nigeria recruitment portal:
Application Closing Date: 12th November, 2026.