Production Planner - 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 energy also 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 Planner - Food Manufacturing

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

Job Summary

• The Production Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring optimal inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• The role involves close coordination with procurement, production, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient material flow and product availability while minimizing waste and stockouts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and execute daily and weekly production plans in alignment with demand forecasts and production targets.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods to support continuous production.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory reconciliations to ensure stock accuracy.
• Monitor and track stock movement between the warehouse and production areas.
• Generate and maintain inventory and production performance reports for management review.
• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely replenishment of materials.
• Analyze inventory trends and consumption data to support forecasting and capacity planning.
• Identify and report potential material shortages, variances, or discrepancies.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and HSE standards in all planning activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of OND/HND/B.Sc. in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in production planning or inventory control within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and production scheduling principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and forecasting skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Sagamu — proximity is a key requirement.

Remuneration and Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values performance and innovation.

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.