Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing) at Apple and Pears Limited

Apple & Pears Limited was incorporated in the year 2012 as an Agro Allied & Food Industry to produce soya meal, concentrate and finished feed for the poultry industry, and refined edible oil, mayonnaise, ketchup, salad cream, vinegar,custard powder and Chocolate Drink for the Nigerian market.

The company has invested millions of dollars in land, building, construction of infrastructural facilities and machinery, with one goal in mind and that is to have an integrated facility encompassing the complete value chain of the soya bean business, from sourcing, processing, extraction, refining, packaging and distribution of a wide range of premium products. In response to environmental concerns, we have installed solar panels to partially power the plant onsolar energyalso we have a state of the art effluent treatment plant to treat and reuse the water discharged during the various production processes.

We have created strong brands such as Laziz Oil, Winner Soya Oil, Active Oil, La Mayo Mayonnaise, Laziz Ketchup, Laziz Salad Cream, Laziz Thousand Island, Laziz Vinegar, Laziz Custard, Laziz Chocolate Drink, A1 Soya Bean Meal, A1 Soya Lecithin, HI Pro Concentrate and HI Pro Feed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Expected Resumption: First Week of November 2025

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Sagamu.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute approved production schedules in line with company objectives.
• Monitor and control all production processes to achieve optimal performance and output efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, food safety, and hygiene standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO).
• Supervise, train, and motivate machine operators and production staff to maintain high levels of performance and discipline.
• Enforce strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and company policies.
• Prepare comprehensive shift and production reports, highlighting key performance indicators and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth production operations.
• Identify root causes of downtime or process inefficiencies and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Support new product trials, process improvements, and equipment commissioning activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of OND / HND / B.Sc Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a supervisory role within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality management systems, and food safety principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing equipment operations and basic maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and report writing.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Sagamu — proximity is a key requirement.

Remuneration and Benefits
A competitive salary package and career advancement opportunities await the successful candidate.

Application Closing Date
21st October, 2025.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr1appleandpears@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.