Senior Production Manager (Indian Expatriate) at Elevare Human Solutions Limited

Elevare Human Solutions Limited is a leading Human Resource and recruitment solutions company committed to connecting top-tier talent with employers across Nigeria and internationally. We specialize in providing comprehensive HR consulting, talent acquisition, and workforce management services for diverse industries.

Our mission is to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that support organizational growth while fostering career opportunities for skilled professionals. At Elevare, we leverage industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a robust network to ensure seamless hiring processes and exceptional candidate experiences.

Join us as we bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, creating impactful partnerships that drive success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Production Manager(Indian Expatriate)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Production Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end production operations within a detergent manufacturing environment.
• This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient conversion of raw materials into high-quality finished products, in line with formulation standards, regulatory requirements, and business targets.
• This opportunity is open to Indian Expatriate professionals with proven expertise in detergent or home care manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-scale production operations across powder, liquid, and bar detergent lines
• Oversee core manufacturing processes, including mixing, blending, spray drying, and packaging
• Ensure strict compliance with GMP, quality standards, and HSE protocols
• Optimize production planning across manpower, materials, and machinery to meet output targets
• Monitor and control surfactant-based formulations, enzyme handling, and chemical dosing
• Collaborate with Quality Control to maintain batch integrity, viscosity standards, pH levels, and product performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and yield optimization
• Manage raw material utilization, including LABSA, soda ash, STPP, enzymes, and fragrances
• Lead and develop production teams within a technical manufacturing environment
• Ensure equipment reliability across spray towers, mixers, dosing systems, and filling lines in collaboration with Engineering

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output versus target
• Batch quality compliance rate
• Reduction in rework and material wastage
• Efficiency of spray drying and mixing processes
• Downtime reduction across production lines
• Cost per unit of finished products

Requirements
Education:

• BSc or HND in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or related field

Experience:

• 10–15 years’ experience in detergent, home care, or FMCG chemical manufacturing
• Proven hands-on experience in powder, liquid, or bar detergent production
• Strong knowledge of surfactant chemistry, formulation processes, and batch production systems

Preferred:

• Experience in a structured FMCG or home care manufacturing environment
• Exposure to international production and quality standards

Core Competencies:

• Strong technical expertise in detergent production systems
• Production planning and operational execution
• Process optimization and continuous improvement
• Leadership and workforce management
• Strong analytical skills with attention to product quality

Key Interfaces:

• Internal: Production, Quality Control, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, HSE
• External: Raw material suppliers, technical consultants.

Application Closing Date
28th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV highlighting relevant experience in detergent or FMCG manufacturing to: elevarehumansolutions@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email. 

Note

• This role is specifically designed for professionals with direct experience in detergent or home care manufacturing.
• Candidates without this background will have limited suitability due to the technical and formulation-specific requirements.