Plywood Certification Manager at Sol-Wood Africa Limited (3 Openings)

Sol-Wood Africa is a leading plywood manufacturing company specializing in high-quality wood products for construction, furniture, and interior design industries. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, we combine advanced production technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver durable, eco-friendly, and market-compliant plywood solutions. Our operations adhere to stringent quality standards, ensuring products meet both local and international certifications.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plywood Certification Manager

Locations: Onipetesi, Odigbo and Ore, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As a certification manager, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all certification processes to ensure plywood products meet local and international standards.
• You will ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, and environmental certifications, coordinate audits, and maintain strong relationships with regulatory and certifying bodies.
• You will also ensure the company's certifications remain valid, up-to-date, and aligned with industry best practices to enhance product credibility and market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company certification strategy in line with industry standards and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards such as ISO, FSC, CE Marking, SONCAP, and other relevant certifications for plywood manufacturing.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate audits to secure and maintain certifications.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for all certifications, audit reports, and compliance records.
• Liaise with certification bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to stay updated on new requirements and changes in standards.
• Train and support teams on certification requirements, procedures, and quality management systems.
• Monitor production processes to ensure continuous compliance with certified standards
• Investigate and resolve certification-related non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, and Procurement teams to ensure raw materials and processes meet certification criteria
• Prepare and submit required reports to management and certification bodies within stipulated timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, wood technology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in certification, compliance, or quality management in plywood or the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, FSC certification, CE marking and SONCAP regulations
• Proven track record in managing third-party audits and certification renewals
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team coordination abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: Hr@solwoodafrica.com using ''Certification Manager'' as the subject of the mail.