Packaging Technician Job at Promasidor Nigeria Limited

Promasidor Nigeria Limited - We are an African company proud of our heritage and totally committed to the continent. We manufacture, market and sell unique brands which bring practicality and pleasure to millions of consumers across Africa. We have enjoyed ongoing success for over 30 years. This success has been built on not only understanding the needs of our consumers, but also on the understanding of the needs of our employees, our suppliers and our stakeholders. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Packaging Technician Location: Nigeria Reporting To: Manager 1 - Packaging Objectives

• Support the Packaging Managers to meet Promasidor's 5 yr business plan
• Meet the Pack Depts yearly business objectives

• Monitor incoming packaging for quality and report
• Support production with packaging quality issues
• Assist in the preparation of samples for regulatory bodies (NAFDAC)
• Support Margin Improvements (MI)
• Supports Packaging Managers on supplier approvals
• Support NPD projects
• Conduct literature searches and benchmark studies
• Prepare and test packaging against project objectives
• To provide documentation for current and new packaging (specifications)
• Interface with suppliers on packaging related quality issues
• Carries out any assigned food safety jobs by the head of department
• Any other jobs assigned by Supervisor
• Completes line trials (internally) due to packaging changes

• Graduate level, further education would also be an advantage

• Minimum 1 year work experience in a FMCG company within a Packaging environment would be preferred

• Good computer skills
• FMCG experience
• Systems orientated
• Good analytical skills

• Open minded and hard working
• Willing to learn
• Good planner and organiser
• Be able to work under pressure
• Friendly disposition
• Team player