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PZ Cussons

Markets personal, home, baby care brands

Soap Mixer Operator

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeAba, Abia, NigeriaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A NABTEB/ND in an engineering-related discipline is required.
  • At least one year of work experience in a similar position is required.
  • Sound knowledge of engineering practices is required.
  • Software knowledge is required.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • The ability to withstand stress and work under pressure is required.
  • The role requires awareness of workplace hazards and the control measures used to reduce associated risks.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and their application on site in line with PZC GMP standards and NAFDAC requirements is required.
  • The role requires understanding of responsibilities under Environmental Management System requirements and compliance with applicable environmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • The role requires knowledge of the Quality Management System and its effectiveness requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and control mixing activities in the finishing plant’s production processes.
  • Tend equipment such as mixers, weighers, and conveyors to move materials through production processes.
  • Read batch cards to determine production information and specifications.
  • Start machines to mix materials for specified durations, stop mixing when product qualities are obtained, and open valves to transfer mixtures.
  • Examine materials and products visually or by touch to ensure they conform to established standards.
  • Comply with Business Unit Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Conditions, Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, safety standards, and provisions.
  • Clean and maintain equipment and perform housekeeping activities.
  • Record operational and production data on specified forms.
  • Investigate and correct deviations in process behaviour, escalating issues promptly when necessary.
  • Implement and comply with Environmental Management System requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Work continually with the shift supervisor to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
  • Work closely with other shift-based leaders to prioritize shift activity and deliver plant targets.
  • Monitor Business Unit area performance using Short Interval Control and daily and weekly Overall Equipment Effectiveness trackers; identify the three top losses and facilitate their review.
  • Facilitate effective problem solving using agreed Lean Manufacturing techniques and generate containments and countermeasures.
  • Work with the production manager to continually improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
  • Work with the maintenance manager on Line and Fault Finding and Planned Preventive Maintenance to continually improve machine availability.
  • Eliminate or reduce downtime caused by machine breakdowns.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Achieve 85% closure of actions arising from monthly Health, Safety, and Environment inspections.
  • Achieve 95% compliance with behaviour-based safety walkarounds.
  • Ensure manufacturing operations meet stipulated Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
  • Ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and improve the system.
  • Work with other staff and the line manager to improve performance and deliver set objectives while adhering to legislative and company standards.
  • Perform other tasks and activities delegated by the supervisor.

About the Company

PZ Cussons

Markets personal, home, baby care brands

PZ Cussons is a consumer goods company that develops, markets, and sells personal care, home care, and baby care brands. Its products include well-known lines such as Carex, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa, and Stella and St.Tropez, sold in markets like the UK, ANZ, Nigeria, and Indonesia. The company operates by creating locally-loved brands and portfolios tailored to regional needs, leveraging its long history (founded 1884 in Sierra Leone) and a global manufacturing and distribution network to bring everyday personal and household products to millions of customers. Its approach centers on brand-building and portfolio management across core categories, rather than relying on a single product or channel. Compared with competitors, PZ Cussons differentiates itself through its heritage, a diversified portfolio spanning multiple care categories, and a focus on regional relevance and purpose-driven branding under its

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1879

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