Refinery Production Officer

Westbridge Industries Limited

Westbridge Industries Limited is committed to establishing itself as the leading provider of Lubricants, Edible-oil Production, Cargo transportation, Dredging operations, and Agro Products throughout the West African sub-region and across the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Refinery Production Officer

Location: Mowe, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Production Operator oversees daily production activities, operates processing equipment, monitors production parameters, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• The role supports the achievement of production targets while minimizing downtime and waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment, including pumps, mixers, reactors, conveyors, separators, storage tanks, and packaging machines.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and product quality specifications.
• Engage in production, processing and packaging of goods at the manufacturing factory.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify equipment abnormalities or potential hazards.
• Record production data, equipment readings, and operational activities accurately.
• Ensure raw materials are available and transferred safely for production activities.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations at all times.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Participate in preventive maintenance activities and equipment changeovers.
• Report production deviations, incidents, and safety concerns promptly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Requirements

Required Skills

• 5 years previous experience in manufacturing, refinery, blending and processing is preferred.
• Knowledge of production preparations, processes, equipment operation, and process control systems.
• Preferably Male applicants.
• Must have experience from edible oil refinery manufacturing company.
• Must reside around Mowe and its environs.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Production expert
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in shift rotations.
• Understanding of quality management systems and process improvement practices.
• Production output versus target.
• Equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Product quality compliance rate.
• Safety incident frequency.
• Downtime reduction and waste minimization.

Working Conditions:

• Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Exposure to industrial environments with noise, heat, moving machinery, and chemicals.
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May require standing for extended periods and lifting materials within approved limits.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.