The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:
Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation
Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.
The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Job Purpose
Adhering closely to production specifications is an essential aspect of this position. This requires carefully following comprehensive guidelines and standards that dictate every component of the production process. By ensuring compliance with these specifications, we can secure the quality and uniformity of our products, thereby satisfying both regulatory mandates and customer demands. This role also involves routinely assessing and revising production practices to accommodate any updates in specifications, along with implementing quality control procedures to swiftly identify and rectify any discrepancies.
Main Responsibilities
Perform analyses following specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and analytical procedures.
Report testing results through the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), other computerized systems, or through standard laboratory paper-based documentation.
Generate valid data, report results in appropriate database compared to established specifications while adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Compare laboratory results with specifications for acceptability.
Maintain equipment and trouble shoots instrumentation problems, procedural problems or production/process problems.
Ensures safety, housekeeping, and compliance are maintained.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry or related field with 3 – 12 years’ job related experience required.
Must be detail oriented, conscientious and have high reading comprehension skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in computerized systems.
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
Must be able to perform a variety of chemical analysis procedures as required within the work area.
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers.
Comprehend mathematical concepts such as logarithms, algebraic, conversions, fractions, decimals, and rounding.
Ability to understand and follow written procedures.
Must be self-motivated and work with minimal direction.
Utilize good judgment in making decisions within limitations of recognized standard methods and procedures.
Must maintain GMP compliance within the assigned laboratory.
Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Complete all training and written exams.
Must be able to temporarily work a flexible schedule to meet business needs.
Knowledge of ISO systems will be an advantage.
