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, Lagos; near Dangote Refinery.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Graduate Trainee (Agric / Production Engineer)
Location:Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are seeking highly motivated Trainee Agric/Production Engineering Supervisors to join our dynamic manufacturing team.
- This critical role will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing production processes, ensuring the efficient and safe manufacturingof our agrochemical products, and leading a team of dedicated production personnel.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
- Enforce safety and hygiene regulations on the productionfloor; promote a safe working environment.
- Train new employees and upskill existing team members on production procedures and company standards.
- Track production metrics such as output, downtime, and wastage; prepare reports for management.
- Monitor inventory of raw materials and supplies required for production and liaise with the store or procurement team.
- Handle discipline, timekeeping, and attendance matters in accordance with company policy.
- Monitor staff performance, provide direction, and ensure team adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure that machines, tools, and equipments are functioning properly and request maintenance when needed.
- Collaborate with planning, quality control, maintenance, and logistics departments to optimize workflow and resolve production issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in either Agric or Production Engineering with a minimum passing grade of Second Class honours, Upper Division from a Nigerian university.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO standards, and relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- May be required to work shifts, weekends, or public holidays, depending on production schedules.
- Our Ideal candidate should not be more than 28 years old, should be a highly creative individual with the ability to develop innovative solutions to our problems.
- Should also have the ability to communicate technical ideas in a clear manner, both visually and verbally.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@candelcorp.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email
Application Deadline:16th December, 2025.
