Production Officer (Chicken Abattoir)

About the role

natnudO Foods is seeking a Production Officer to lead operations at its modern chicken abattoirs in Benin City (Edo) and Uyo (Akwa Ibom). The role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality processing of frozen chicken and beef, from daily scheduling to final product hand‑over.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate workers across all production lines.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to define production requirements and monitor cold‑chain status.
• Oversee weighing, condition checks, and daily slaughtering to meet target dressing yields.
• Ensure seamless product transfer to the Inventory team.
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly production records.
• Enforce the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) during all operations.
• Work with Quality Control and Maintenance teams to resolve quality issues and implement improvements.
• Provide training on production procedures, food‑safety practices, and compliance.
• Participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Support new‑hire induction and onboarding processes.

Required profile

• Passion for food safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage manpower and coordinate production activities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and good manufacturing practices.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing, certified food‑processing company.
• Competitive full‑time employment with career development prospects.