The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

Microbiologist 

Experience: 5 years

Job Details                   

• Monitor and control cleaning and sanitizing program for all processing equipment and bottling equipment and carry out microbiological analysis to check the effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitizing procedures for all equipment.

• Carry out microbiological analysis on intermediate and final products to ensure distribution of high quality products to the market place to refresh the consumers.

• Ensure good Housekeeping /Hygiene practices of infrastructure and work environment within the manufacturing and total plant operating area. 

• Ensure implementation of Consumer complaints reduction programs. 

• Handle Consumer Complaints in a proactive and efficient manner that ensures the complainant’s satisfaction.

•Ensure lockers in cloakroom are kept free of all unwanted materials 

• Carry out microbiological analysis on all ingredients, raw and packaging materials, process inspection, intermediate products and finished products to ensure production of high quality products.

• Provide leadership for and facilitate the formalization of plants’ manufacturing / operational processes. 

• Ensure full implementation of HACCP and microbiological monitoring programs within the manufacturing function. 

• Ensure full implementation of Pest control of the plant

• Ensure plant operations is in compliance with all local and TCCC requirements on Environmental Management System set to preserve and protect the operating environment through effective 

• Effluent management & discharge 

• Solid waste management and disposal 

• Hazardous Energy control

• Environmental metrics collation

Education level              

B.Sc Microbiology

Desired candidate profile          

• B.Sc. Microbiology with a minimum of 5 years cognate experience in a related industry.

• Good understanding of quality assurance and microbiology processes, requirement and specification.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Good knowledge of physical and chemical properties of ingredients and materials.

• Good knowledge of data gathering and interpretation.

• Exceptional written, oral and presentation skills.

Plant Safety Manager

Experience: 5 years

Location: Lagos

Job Details        

• To ensure the maintenance of a safe working environment/safe work conducts whilst complying with all relevant statutory and company regulations concerning occupational health and safety in the workplace

• Manage the operations of contractors and external visitors and ensure that they comply with safety guidelines.

• Advise on OHS trends and indicators.

• Develop programs and plans to achieve OHS objectives.

• Consult with external authorities and other industry/company experts in order to keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practice.

• Monitor and inspect fire infra facilities and ensure reliability in event of fire emergency.   

• Conduct routine drills to test Emergency preparedness for all likely emergency scenarios.

• Provide first aid facilities and ensure that first Aid replaceable kits are up to date, available and accessible.

• Provide and maintain Walk ways and ensure that vehicle and Pedestrian walkways are not obstructed.

• Provide and maintain clearly marked muster and fire assembly points and ensure that they are always free of obstruction.

• Issue Work Permits for Hazardous tasks.

• Provide Timely logging of incidents and ensure closure in the IMCR Database.

• Provide PPE for workers and adequate storage facilities.    

• Conduct inspection of forklift trucks and monitor the activities of forklift operators.

• Conduct safety inspections of material handling equipment.  Ensure safe warehouse stacking of materials and finished products.

• Conduct toolbox talks and pep talks.

• Inspect all modifications and installation plant and equipment before commissioning.

• Conduct regular inspections and monitoring of the premises.

• Conduct Safety inspection of equipment including machine safeguarding, portable electrical devices. 

• Conduct routine inspection of first aid facilities.                                                                                                 

• Develop, implement and maintain a Safety Management System on KORE and OHSAS 18001 Standards.

• Prioritise and provide advice in a timely manner on OHSAS 18001 implementation.

• Supervise the Plant’s Health and Safety program.

• Facilitate internal audits of the safety management systems.

• Seek out and/or provide Health & Safety problem solving ideas and solutions in response to issues identified that reflect best practice within the company or industry.

• Review all safety rules on a regular basis and, where necessary, recommend suitable changes.

• Investigate all accidents and damage to Plant property, identify root causes and recommend action to prevent re-occurrance.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of Safety reports to plant management and to Head office.

• Maintain accident records and other safety documentation.    

Education level

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Sciences and Professional Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety(Health & Safety qualification(OHSAS 18001 and NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occ

Desired candidate profile

•Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Sciences and Professional Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.

• Masters Degree and Membership of Safety Professional Body will be an added advantage.

• Production management experience within a beverage/soft drinks or similar process manufacturing company desirable.

• In depth knowledge of key Health & Safety practices and associated legislative requirements at national level essential.

• Ability to investigate and identify root causes behind H&S issues/incidents and develop pragmatic options for resolution.

• Project management skills. Good time management skills essential.

• Ability to organise and manage mixed ability teams in order to solve specific H&S related problems.

• Good awareness of organisational structures for effective ownership and management of Health & Safety; Job design; performance management.

• Audio/visual skills in presentation of information and training material are essential.

• Enthusiastic with the ability to drive and enforce standards and influence people.

• Ability to design and deliver training courses to all levels of employee desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good relations at all levels both internally and externally.

Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.