Production Engineer / Manager - Agrochemical Formulation Plant at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Saro Agrosciences is the flagship company of Saroafrica International group and was established in 1991. Saro Agrosciences has grown into a leading player in the agriculture industry. We are passionately committed to empowering the Nigerian farmer with superior agro-inputs like crop protection products, seeds, fertilizers, and knowledge that will enable these farmers to increase their yield and livelihood in a sustainable manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Engineer / Manager - Agrochemical Formulation Plant

Location: Along Lagos Ibadan expressway, Close to Magboro or Mountain of Fire Ministry (MFM) Church - Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage the production team to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective manufacturing of products while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the production team to achieve operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety.

Production Planning & Execution:

• Oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with planning, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Utilize lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies as appropriate.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address non-conformities.

Health & Safety:

• Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Budget & Cost Control:

• Manage production budgets and control costs without compromising quality.
• Monitor KPIs and report on performance metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper Division) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Operations Management, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in a production leadership role, preferably in the agrochemical industry.
• Experience in a chemical/herbicide formulation plant would be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of production management systems and methodologies.
• Proven track record of leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Age Requirement: 35 – 45 Years.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and decision-making.
• Proficiency in production software and ERP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online