Job Vacancies at Candel FZE

The Candel FZE is a manufacturing company engaged in the development, production, marketing and distribution of agrochemicals, specialised fertilisers, seeds and allied products in Nigeria.It is located in the Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju- Lekki; near Dangote Refinery, Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Plant Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Brief

• The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing the entire manufacturing process, from production planning to final product delivery.
• The successful candidate will be a results-oriented leader who is skilled in managing teams and has a track record of achieving operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the production process to ensure that all products are manufactured efficiently, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and implement production schedules to optimize plant capacity and minimize downtime.
• Manage the performance of the production team, including hiring, training, and development.
• Analyze production data and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Work closely with the sales and marketing team to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time and in full.
• Manage the plant budget and ensure that production costs are controlled within budgeted levels.
• Oversee the procurement of raw materials and manage inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment for all employees.

Job Requirements

• A Degree in Chemical / Mechanical / Production Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and experience in implementing process improvements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in the agrochemical industry is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefit
We offer a competitive salary package, and performance bonus including health insurance, and other benefits.

Application Closing Date: 10th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.)  Analytical Chemist

Job Location: Lagos

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure Laboratory equipment, glass wares and workbench are well maintained
• Verify/calibrate/document laboratory equipment and ensure optimal performance
• Sample incoming raw materials and perform laboratory tests on the materials to ensure it meets specification before receipt into the warehouse
• Prepare reagents in line with the SOP and ensure the reagents are well labeled
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and standards in the laboratory
• Carry out physicochemical analysis on in-process and finished products in line with defined standard operating procedures and ensure results are well documented in the QA records
• Ensure routine auditing of laboratory stock chemicals and glassware and submit report to QA Manager
• Ensure the laboratory meets good laboratory practice(GLP) standards
• Track and Monitor performance levels in all operations on Quality, Process and Equipment through collation, analysis and storage of relevant data and dissemination to the QA manager
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports and submit to the QA manager
• Comply and enforce PPE usage, issuance and replacement

Requirements

• A minimum of B.Sc. 2nd Class Upper in Analytical Chemistry
• Must be familiar with and able to handle basic laboratory equipment/apparatus
• Must have a good knowledge of Quality Assurance (ISO) and be familiar with regulatory policies, standards/ specifications (NAFDAC, SON)
• Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and under pressure in order to release results on time
  Good PC skills and Knowledge of Microsoft packages are essential for effective report writing.
• Must have analytical skills and mindset
• Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns.

Application Closing Date: 27th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

3.) Technical Sales Representative (TSR) Agronomist

Job Locations: Adamawa, Birinin Kebbi - Kebbi, South West & South / Eastern part of Nigeria

Job Description

• Reporting to the General/Regional Manager or his delegate, this officer will undertake the pre-sales consultation with distributors to arrange on-farm demonstrations of the company’s products and technologies and follow through with ensuring that the farmers understand the value of such and are able to practice the same on their own with minimal assistance.
• Will work with distributors, stockists and dealers to ensure that such products and technologies are made available to the farmers through such channels at the right time, in the right quantity and price.

Requirements

• Should have obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics and/or Extension from one of Nigeria’s universities.
• Our ideal candidate should be under the age of 25 years old
• Our ideal candidate will be comfortable living and travelling in any part of Nigeria. Fluency in English and more than one of Nigeria’s major languages and at least one year’s cognate experience in a similar position will be advantages.
• The job is located in Adamawa,Birinin Kebbi, S/W AND S/E Nigeria.

Application Closing Date: 14th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

4.) Personal Driver

Job Location: Lagos

Responsibilities 
To ensure that the vehicle assigned to him is well maintained and kept neat at all times.

• To perform duties assigned to him by his boss in line with the Company’s guidelines.
• Ability to work flexible hours in tandem with your boss
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times
• Ensure the vehicle is kept secure at all times
• Ensure the vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
• Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out as at when due.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an FSLC qualification.
• Ability to read and write- minimum of High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Not more than 35years old
• Has a valid driving license
• Lives in Ikate to Ajah axis in Lagos
• Willingness to commute to the Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju Lekki- near Dangote Refinery

Application Closing Date: 14th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

5.) Production Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Brief

• We are looking to hire an experienced Factory Production Manager to supervise factory workers and ensure that factory targets are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations.
• Ensuring that factory machinery is in good working order.
• Analyzing production data to identify and resolve any production issues.
• Preparing production reports and submitting them to key decision-makers.
• Screening, recruiting and training new factory workers.
• Collaborating with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes.
• Regularly inspecting finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards.
• Motivating factory workers to continually achieve factory targets.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree (minimum of Second Class Upper, Honours Division) in Mechanical Engineering with relevant work experience.
• This person should have graduated from one of Nigeria’s Universities with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division in Mechanical Engineering.
• Our Ideal candidate should not be more than 40 years old.
• Demonstrate outstanding problem-solving skills and resolve any issues that may derail production.
• Should have exceptional communication, management, and leadership skills to ensure that factory operations run smoothly.

Application Closing Date: 13th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

6.) Quality Health Safety and Environment Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These include, but are not limited to:

• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and standards in the laboratory
• Carry out physico-chemical analysis on in-process and finish products in line with defined standard operating procedure and ensure results are well documented in the QA records
• Ensure safety of workers on the factory floor- use of PPE
• Ensure the laboratory meets good laboratory practice(GLP) standards
• Sample incoming raw materials and perform laboratory tests on the materials to ensure it meets specification before receipt into warehouse
• Prepare reagents in line with the SOP and ensure the reagents are well labelled
• Track and Monitor performance levels in all operations on Quality, Process and Equipment through collation, analysis and storage of relevant data and dissemination to the QA manager
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports and submit to the QA manager
• Comply and enforce PPE usage, issuance and replacement

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate who should be under the age of 35 years old, would have a minimum Second Class Upper from one of Nigeria’s Universities in Analytical Chemistry
• On the job experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a laboratory environment.
• Must have a good knowledge of Quality Assurance (ISO) and familiar with regulatory policies, standards/ specifications (NAFDAC, SON)
• MUST be proactive on the factory floor- presence MUST be felt
• Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and under pressure in order to release results on time
  Good PC skills and Knowledge of Microsoft packages essential for effective report writing.
• Must have analytical skill and mindset
• Must be familiar with and able to handle basic laboratory equipment/apparatus
• Must be flexible in approach to work and shift pattern.

Application Closing Date: 10th March, 2023

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

7.) Production Supervisor

Job Location: Lagos

Job Brief

• We are looking to hire an experienced Production Supervisor to supervise factory workers and ensure that factory targets are met.
• This person should have graduated from one of Nigeria’s Universities with a minimum of Second Class Honors, Upper Division in Mechanical Engineering,
• Our Ideal candidate should not be more than 35 years old.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations.
• Screening, recruiting and training new factory workers.
• Collaborating with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes.
• Ensuring that factory machinery is in good working order.
• Analyzing production data to identify and resolve any production issues.
• Preparing production reports and submitting them to key decision-makers.
• Regularly inspecting finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards.
• Motivating factory workers to continually achieve factory targets.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree (minimum of second class honors division) in Mechanical Engineering with relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate outstanding problem-solving skills and resolve any issues that may derail production.
• Should have exceptional communication, management, and leadership skills to ensure that factory operations run smoothly.

Application Closing Date: 9th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

8.) Process Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, configure and optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification
• Assess processes, take measurements and interpret data
• Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes
• Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• Perform process simulations

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate who should be under the age of 35 years old, would have a Second Class Upper from one of Nigeria’s Universities in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing/Production Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
• This candidate should have at least three years of work experience.
• Good understanding and application of the Manufacturing Principles-5S
• Understanding and application of autonomous maintenance
• Understanding and application Principle of CLARIET
• Good application of the Manufacturing process- from raw materials to finished goods.

Application Closing Date: 9th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.