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We are looking for a Laboratory Supervisor - Chemist to join the Quality Assurance team at our Abaji Factory.\nThe role coordinates the Chemistry Laboratory and product compliance activities, provides technical chemistry support to factory operations, drives Good Laboratory Practice and laboratory safety, and supports reliable product release and compliance.\nA Day in the Life of a Laboratory Supervisor - Chemist\nLaboratory Analysis & Product Release\nCoordinate routine chemical analysis for finished products, in-line controls, raw materials and packaging materials.\nEnsure laboratory methods, equipment, calibration and controls support accurate, timely results and usage decisions.\nProvide technical troubleshooting support to Production and Application teams, including mineral preparation, conductivity, concentration and recipe-related issues.\nProduct Compliance & Contaminant Monitoring\nCoordinate product compliance activities, including Nestlé Confidence Assessment and Tracking (CAT) requirements.\nManage the chemical contaminant monitoring/surveillance programme and scheduled sample submission, including readiness of required analytical kits/materials.\nMonitor compliance results and escalate risks to protect product safety and regulatory compliance.\nGLP, Audit & Laboratory Safety\nDrive Good Laboratory Practice across Chemistry, Microbiology and Sensory as applicable, including self-assessment and audit readiness.\nAct as the laboratory/factory HAZMAT lead for chemical-spill preparedness and drills.\nSupport HACCP review, FSSC 22000/internal audits, ISO/NMS requirements, P-Test verification and laboratory safety audits.\nSystems, Capability & Continuous Improvement\nAct as a SAP/GLOBE Quality super user/support resource and help maintain healthy quality transactions.\nTrain and develop laboratory personnel on analytical methods, chemical management and relevant quality systems.\nUse SPC, DMAIC, Fishbone and root-cause analysis to support zero-defect and continuous-improvement objectives.\nStakeholder & Regulatory Management\nPartner with Production, Quality, Application Group, R&D and other factory functions to resolve chemistry and compliance issues.\nInterface with third-party laboratories, suppliers, service contractors and regulatory bodies when required.\nMaintain effective links with Nestlé Quality Assurance Centre and regional quality laboratories.\nKey Success Measures\nAnalytical turnaround time and First Time Right performance\nOn Time Usage Decisions and compliance to factory sampling plans\nCompliance with contaminant monitoring and product compliance programmes\nSuccessful GLP, laboratory safety, ISO/NMS and FSSC audit outcomes\nStrong P-Test/proficiency-testing performance\nZero major food-safety incidents and effective chemical-safety performance\nEquipment calibration and laboratory readiness\nWhat will make you successful?\nBSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science/Technology or related discipline.\nStrong hands-on analytical chemistry capability within a manufacturing or regulated laboratory environment.\nExperience may come from food & beverage, pharmaceutical or other relevant manufacturing sectors.\nWorking knowledge of GLP, product compliance, laboratory management and verification/audit requirements.\nKnowledge of analytical and problem-solving tools such as SPC, DMAIC, Fishbone and root-cause analysis.\nComputer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with SAP experience strongly relevant.\nStrong communication, influencing, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.\nExperience training/coaching others and coordinating indirect or temporary support staff is an advantage.\nKnowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, HAZMAT/chemical safety and regulated product-quality systems is advantageous.\nCompany: Nestlé Nigeria Plc\nLocation: Abaji-Abuja, Nigeria\nPosition: Laboratory Supervisor - Chemist\nQualification: BSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science/Technology or a related science discipline\nClosing Date: 12/11/26\nPosition Summary\nWith a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. We are looking for a Laboratory Supervisor - Chemist to join the Quality Assurance team at our Abaji Factory.\nThe role coordinates the Chemistry Laboratory and product compliance activities, provides technical chemistry support to factory operations, drives Good Laboratory Practice and laboratory safety, and supports reliable product release and compliance.\nA Day in the Life of a Laboratory Supervisor - Chemist\nLaboratory Analysis & Product Release\nCoordinate routine chemical analysis for finished products, in-line controls, raw materials and packaging materials.\nEnsure laboratory methods, equipment, calibration and controls support accurate, timely results and usage decisions.\nProvide technical troubleshooting support to Production and Application teams, including mineral preparation, conductivity, concentration and recipe-related issues.\nProduct Compliance & Contaminant Monitoring\nCoordinate product compliance activities, including Nestlé Confidence Assessment and Tracking 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