NESTLÉ NIGERIA RECRUITING LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
JOB ALERT: NESTLÉ NIGERIA RECRUITING LABORATORY SUPERVISOR – CHEMIST
Company: Nestlé Nigeria Plc
Position: Laboratory Supervisor – Chemist
Location: Abaji, Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Quality Assurance
Employment Type: Not specified
Qualification: BSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science/Technology, or a related science discipline.
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
Nestlé Nigeria Plc is seeking a qualified and experienced Laboratory Supervisor – Chemist to join its Quality Assurance team at the Abaji Factory.
The successful candidate will coordinate Chemistry Laboratory activities and product compliance processes, provide technical chemistry support to factory operations, promote Good Laboratory Practice, and ensure laboratory safety and reliable product quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Laboratory Analysis and Product Release
Coordinate routine chemical analysis of finished products, in-line controls, raw materials, and packaging materials.
Ensure laboratory methods, equipment, calibration, and controls deliver accurate and timely results.
Provide technical troubleshooting support to Production and Application teams on mineral preparation, conductivity, concentration, and recipe-related issues.
Product Compliance and Contaminant Monitoring
Coordinate product compliance activities, including Nestlé Confidence Assessment and Tracking requirements.
Manage chemical contaminant monitoring programmes and scheduled sample submissions.
Monitor compliance results and escalate potential risks to protect product safety and regulatory compliance.
Laboratory Practice, Audits and Safety
Promote Good Laboratory Practice across Chemistry, Microbiology, and Sensory activities, as applicable.
Lead chemical spill preparedness and emergency drills as the laboratory and factory HAZMAT lead.
Support HACCP reviews, FSSC 22000 and internal audits, ISO/NMS requirements, P-Test verification, and laboratory safety audits.
Systems and Continuous Improvement
Provide SAP/GLOBE Quality system support and help maintain accurate quality transactions.
Train and develop laboratory personnel on analytical methods, chemical management, and quality systems.
Apply SPC, DMAIC, Fishbone analysis, and root-cause analysis to support continuous improvement and quality objectives.
Stakeholder and Regulatory Management
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Application Group, R&D, and other factory teams to resolve chemistry and compliance issues.
Liaise with third-party laboratories, suppliers, service contractors, and regulatory bodies when required.
Maintain effective working relationships with Nestlé Quality Assurance Centre and regional quality laboratories.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess:
BSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science/Technology, or a related discipline.
Strong practical analytical chemistry experience in a manufacturing or regulated laboratory environment.
Relevant experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other manufacturing sectors.
Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice, product compliance, laboratory management, and verification or audit requirements.
Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving tools such as SPC, DMAIC, Fishbone analysis, and root-cause analysis.
Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SAP experience is strongly relevant.
Strong communication, influencing, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively across different departments and functions.
Experience training or coaching others and coordinating indirect or temporary support staff is an advantage.
Knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, HAZMAT/chemical safety, and regulated product-quality systems is also advantageous.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Analytical turnaround time and First Time Right performance.
Timely product usage decisions and compliance with factory sampling plans.
Compliance with contaminant monitoring and product compliance programmes.
Successful laboratory, GLP, ISO/NMS, and FSSC audits.
Strong proficiency-testing performance.
Prevention of food-safety incidents and effective chemical-safety management.
Equipment calibration and laboratory readiness.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Nestlé careers portal.
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
