Nestlé Nigeria Plc Graduate Recruitment 2026: Explore Job Opportunities And Apply Now

Nestlé Nigeria Plc is recruiting a Laboratory Supervisor (Chemist) for the Quality Assurance team at its Abaji Factory in Abuja. The 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. Nestlé Nigeria has operated since 1961 and offers competitive pay, performance-based variable pay and monthly product packs. Application deadline is 12 November 2026.

Nestlé Nigeria Laboratory Supervisor (Chemist) Responsibilities

• Coordinate routine chemical analysis for finished products, in-line controls, raw materials and packaging materials
• Ensure laboratory methods, equipment, calibration and controls support accurate, timely results and usage decisions
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to Production and Application teams, including mineral preparation, conductivity, concentration and recipe-related issues
• Coordinate product compliance activities, including Nestlé Confidence Assessment and Tracking (CAT) requirements
• Manage the chemical contaminant monitoring programme and scheduled sample submission
• Monitor compliance results and escalate risks to protect product safety and regulatory compliance
• Drive Good Laboratory Practice across Chemistry, Microbiology and Sensory, including self-assessment and audit readiness
• Act as the laboratory/factory HAZMAT lead for chemical-spill preparedness and drills
• Support HACCP review, FSSC 22000 and internal audits, ISO/NMS requirements, P-Test verification and laboratory safety audits
• Act as a SAP/GLOBE Quality super user and help maintain healthy quality transactions
• Train and develop laboratory personnel on analytical methods, chemical management and quality systems
• Use SPC, DMAIC, Fishbone and root-cause analysis to support zero-defect and continuous-improvement objectives
• Partner with Production, Quality, Application Group, R&D and other factory functions to resolve chemistry and compliance issues
• Interface with third-party laboratories, suppliers, service contractors and regulatory bodies when required

Requirements for the Nestlé Nigeria Laboratory Supervisor (Chemist) Role

• BSc or equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Food Science/Technology or a related discipline
• Strong hands-on analytical chemistry capability within a manufacturing or regulated laboratory environment
• Experience may come from food and beverage, pharmaceutical or other relevant manufacturing sectors
• Working knowledge of GLP, product compliance, laboratory management and verification/audit requirements
• Knowledge of SPC, DMAIC, Fishbone and root-cause analysis
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with SAP experience strongly relevant
• Strong communication, influencing, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience training or coaching others and coordinating support staff is an advantage
• Knowledge of HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015 and HAZMAT/chemical safety is advantageous

Benefits of Working at Nestlé Nigeria

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based variable pay
• Monthly product packs with discounted or free company products
• Career growth and well-being support within a global food and beverage company