Production Pharmacist

Production Pharmacist Location: Kakara, Kano Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Production Pharmacist to lead and optimize our agro-allied and agricultural production operations. In this role, you will oversee the formulation, processing, and agro-chemicals. You will ensure all manufacturing processes comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and high-quality benchmarks to support agricultural productivity and animal health.

Job Description

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations across our agro-production plant, ensuring smooth workflow from raw material intake to final packaging.
• Supervise daily manufacturing activities and ensure compliance with GMP standards.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams to test and release raw materials and finished agro-products.
• Manage the accurate compounding, blending, and processing of crop protection products based on approved batch records.
• Review batch processing records and support production documentation.
• Monitor production equipment performance, coordinating regular maintenance and calibration with technical teams.
• Investigate process deviations, batch discrepancies, or quality issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate documentation of batch records, production logbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to agricultural and veterinary regulatory standards, environmental policies, and company safety guidelines.
• Train, supervise, and mentor production operators, technicians, and plant workers to maintain high productivity and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize production yields, reduce material waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Enforce strict hygiene, bio-security, and safety protocols within the agro-processing environment.
• Support internal and external compliance audits from relevant agricultural and health regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree with 2 - 4 years experience.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of manufacturing practices, chemical handling, and agro-processing safety.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment while maintaining high standard.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities for plant operations.
• Effective leadership, communication, and team-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent technical documentation abilities.
• Familiarity with agricultural supply chains or veterinary product formulations is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date

21st October, 2026.