Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager will lead the paint and coating manufacturing line at our Abuja facility, ensuring that every batch meets quality, safety and schedule requirements. You will coordinate raw‑material handling, mixing, dispersion and hand‑off to quality control and packaging teams.

Key responsibilities

• Weigh, measure and batch raw materials according to formulation orders.
• Operate mixing and dispersion equipment safely, monitoring viscosity, colour match and fineness of grind at each stage.
• Draw samples for QC testing (viscosity, colour, drying time) and obtain sign‑off before release.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness between batches and report any faults immediately.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and ensure compliance with SOPs and PPE protocols.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years hands‑on experience in paint or coatings production.
• Knowledge of emulsion, gloss/alkyd paints and primers.
• Physical ability to handle drums and stand for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, trustworthy work ethic.
• Willingness to relocate close to the factory.

Required skills

• Mixing equipment operation
• Dispersion equipment operation
• Viscosity measurement
• Colour matching
• Fineness of grind assessment
• QC sampling procedures
• Equipment cleaning and basic maintenance
• Reading formulation sheets and SOPs

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from NGN 70,000 to NGN 150,000 per month
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing paint manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive health and safety provisions