Production Supervisor at NutriK KFZE

NutriK KFZE, a proud subsidiary of the globally recognized Nutriset Group, plays a vital role in producing and distributing high‑quality ready‑to‑use foods that support the treatment and prevention of malnutrition across Nigeria. Our mission is driven by purpose: to help save lives and improve the well‑being of children and families in need. We specialize in the production of essential nutritional products including Ready‑to‑Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), Ready‑to‑Use Supplementary Food (RUSF), and Lipid‑Based Nutrient Supplements (LNS) which support humanitarian and health interventions nationwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• To strengthen our growing operations in Kano, NutriK is seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to join our Production Department.
• The Production Supervisor oversees and coordinates the activities of production staff involved in preparing and packaging finished products, providing leadership, guidance, and support across multiple production lines.

Responsibilities

• Start up and operate production equipment at the beginning of each shift.
• Verify alignment between physical production stock and records of the original stock.
• Request the raw and packaging materials required for each shift, ensuring order feasibility, delivery availability, and communication of batch numbers to the Team Leader.
• Inspect incoming raw materials by checking batch numbers, quantities, status origin, and pallet identification.
• Monitor hourly production targets for both blending and packaging lines.
• Ensure smooth and continuous production operations to meet the shift plan.
• Troubleshoot and resolve shift-related issues, including raw material losses, abnormalities, origin discrepancies, or equipment concerns.
• Enforce compliance with all production rules, procedures, and safety standards.
• Ensure all required production tests are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and oversee cleanliness and organization across the production area.
• Inspect all finished product pallets before transferring them to the warehouse.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on new production operators.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team for timely movement of finished product pallets.
• Record Daily Shift Reports (DSR) in Excel and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Verify all start-up data and ensure full accuracy and conformity before production begins.
• Any other responsibility assigned by line manager.

Skills:

• Language skills – English & Hausa is essential.
• Education degree – Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant discipline.
• Work experience; 3 Years in food industry years’ experience in same position or related field
• Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel & Outlook

Other required skills:

• Ability to create and follow schedules.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Communication skills
• Reporting Skills
• Team working skills.
• Confidence.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted.
• This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.