Packaging / Palletizing Supervisor - Water Production Plant at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an indigenous company that ventured into the Exploration and Production (E&P) business in the year 2005.

We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates for our water production plant in the capacity below:

Job Title: Packaging / Palletizing Supervisor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise bottle packing, labelling, shrink-wrapping, and palletizing operations.
• Ensure proper packing configuration as per SKU requirements.
• Monitor line speed and productivity targets.
• Minimize rejection and packing damages.
• Ensure proper stacking pattern and pallet stability.
• Monitor wrapping and strapping quality.
• Coordinate with dispatch team for timely loading.
• Ensure correct batch coding and traceability.
• Allocate operators and helpers per shift.
• Monitor attendance and discipline.
• Train workers on packing standards and safety.
• Maintain shift reports and production logs.
• Ensure packaging materials meet quality standards.
• Maintain hygiene and GMP practices in packing area.
• Coordinate with QA for inspection and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance for breakdown issues.
• Ensure smooth functioning of shrink tunnel, labelling machine, pallet wrapper, conveyors.
• Report abnormalities immediately.
• Enforce PPE compliance.
• Maintain 5S standards in packing area.
• Ensure safe material handling and stacking practices.

Requirements
Qualification:

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

Experience:

• 6–8 years of experience in packing / palletizing operations
• Minimum 4 years in supervisory role, preferably in bottled water / beverage / FMCG industry
• Experience in automated packing lines.

Certifications:

• Any certification in the field or related field

Selection Criteria:

• Experience in automated packing and palletizing lines within FMCG or beverage industries.
• Should have hands-on experience in supervising shrink wrapping, labelling, and pallet stacking operations.
• Should demonstrate strong ability to manage manpower and shift production targets.
• Should possess working knowledge of packaging quality standards and batch traceability.
• Should be capable of ensuring pallet stability and safe dispatch practices.
• Should have practical experience in handling breakdown coordination with maintenance teams.
• Should demonstrate knowledge of GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Should be capable of minimizing packing rejection, damages, and downtime.
• Should exhibit strong leadership, discipline, and safety compliance.
• Should maintain accurate production and shift documentation records.

Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of automated packing and palletizing lines
• Understanding of shrink wrapping and labelling systems
• Production planning and shift management
• Basic knowledge of packaging materials (PET bottles, caps, labels, cartons)
• Familiarity with GMP & food safety standards
• Basic reporting & documentation skills
• Coordination with maintenance and QA teams
• Knowledge of pallet stacking and load securing techniques

Behavioural Skills:

• Strong leadership and team supervision
• Good communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• High level of discipline and accountability
• Time management skills
• Safety-conscious attitude

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2026.