Shift Pressure Leaf Filter (PLF) Operator (Factory 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: Shift Pressure Leaf Filter (PLF) Operator (Factory Operator)

Job ID: JR002466
Location: Aba, Abia
Job Grade: D and C
Department: Production Process - Aba
Responsible to: Bleaching supervisor
Responsible for: None
Peer Relationships: Overall, 3 shift Pressure Leaf Filter (PLF) Operators, Bleacher operators, Blending operators

Department Strategic Objectives

• To meet plan achievement of Supply Chain products for the financial year by delivering required quantity and quality of bleached oil blends at the right time and location.          
• To achieve and sustain world-class quality of Supply Chain products                                                                    
• To achieve and sustain world-class factory standard                        
• To participate in constantly improving bleaching plants systems and processes.

Job Purpose

• To coordinate, control and manage bleached oil filtration activities.

Principal Accountability
Maintains and sustains quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Key Activities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the required quantity of oil bleached is filtered to the required quality standard without earth passage.
• Ensure compliance to all Business Unit SOP’s and SOC’s (Standard Operating Conditions) and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety standards and provisions.
• Undertake washing of PLF floor, heel drop area and other housekeeping activities.
• Changing damaged PLF ‘O’-ring(s) and assisting the PMT in the coupling of the PLF after fixing the leaves.
• Drenching the spent earth to prevent incident of fire or fire outbreak.
• Documenting all his operations as is required and necessary.
• Performing other tasks and activities as could be delegated by his supervisor.
• Ensure investigation and correction of deviations in process behaviour. Escalate issues to get prompt attention whenever necessary.
• 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.
• Avoid Spillages when handling raw materials and semi-finished goods.

Performance Indicators

• Level of oil redness, yellow and blue compared to the quality specification.

Required Qualifications

• NABTEB / OND / HND / BSc Degree.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience in a similar position
• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure.

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.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2025.