Production Machine Operator at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Machine Operator

Job ID: JR002266
Location: Aba, Abia
Job type: Full-time
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Production Supervisor and Technician
Department: Production – Finishing

Job Purpose

• The Packaging Operator is responsible for running and maintaining packaging department equipment (labellers, conveyors, casers, stackers, coders and other related packaging equipment) safely and efficiently to realise the site and business objectives. 

Dimensions:

• ​Will have working knowledge and experience with wrapper operations; watching for jams and effective bundling wrap to prevent cost downtime due to handler error.
•  Load packaging material onto machines in a timely manner to ensure no line stoppages.
• Inspect packaging, coding and seals to verify conformance to specifications and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Observe operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met.
• Ensure compliance to all Business Unit SOP’s and SOC’s (Standard Operating Conditions) and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and provisions.
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed. 
• Follow all required safe work practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Documenting all his operations as it’s required and necessary.
• Performing other tasks and activities as could be delegated by his supervisor.
• Communicate any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages or deviations from specifications to Production Supervisor, maintenance or other superior verbally and/or in writing.
• Understands roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
• Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and/or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• To work with the Shift supervisor continually to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
• To work closely as a team with other shift-based leaders to prioritise shift activity and deliver plant targets
• Monitors Business Unit area performance through Short Interval Control; daily and weekly OEE tracker, identification of the 3 top losses and facilitate review of same.
• Facilitate effective problem solving through agreed Lean Manufacturing techniques and generate Containments and Counter measures.
• Good knowledge of how to identify areas for improvement (Process, skills, knowledge, attitude, machine etc)
• To work with the production manager continually to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards
• To work with the maintenance manager doing LLF and PPM to continually improve machine availability
• Elimination/Reduction of downtime due to machine break down
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Production Mgr., Line Manager,
• Technician, Craft-men, Production Workers
• Contract staff
• Etc.

Occupational Health & Safety (OH & S)
Key Activities:

• To be aware of the hazards in the workplace within his control, and the control measures to reduce the risk associated with those hazards.
• Achieve 85% of action closure arising from monthly HSE inspection.
• Achieve 95% compliance with behaviour-based safety (BBS) walk around.

Environmental Management System (EMS) Objectives:
Key Activities:

• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
• Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.

Quality & Plan Compliance Delivery GMP:
Key Activities:

• Ensure that manufacturing operation meets stipulated GMP

Key Accountability:

• To have a good knowledge of GMP requirements and application on site in line with GMP standard (PZC GMP standard/NAFDAC requirements)

Quality Management System (QMS0 Objectives:
Key Accountability:

• To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and improve on the system.

Internal & External Relationships:

• To work with other staff continually to improve performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
• To work closely as a team with the Line Manager and other leaders as to deliver set objectives

Required Qualifications

• OND/HND in Engineering related discipline
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience in a similar position
• Sound Knowledge of Engineering Practices
• Software Knowledge
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2025.