Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), the company wasestablished in 2003 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the fastest-growing oil exploration and production companies in Africa. With operations in multiple countries and expanding.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Supervisor - water Production Plant
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily operations of RO systems, filtration units, UV/ozone disinfection, bottling, and packaging lines
- Ensure production targets are met as per schedule
- Monitor plant parameters such as pressure, flow rate, TDS, and pH
- Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Oversee bottle rinsing, filling, capping, labelling, and packing processes
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation standards in the bottling area
- Monitor line efficiency, wastage, and product quality
- Lead and supervise operators, technicians, and helpers during shifts
- Allocate tasks and ensure proper shift handover
- Maintain stock levels of raw materials and spare parts
- Report shortages and coordinate with procurement
- Maintain daily production logs, reports, and records
- Track downtime, efficiency, and operational issues
- Report to Plant Manager on plant performance
- Identify process improvement opportunities
- Reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimize resources
- Monitor workforce performance and discipline
- Ensure compliance with WHO, SON, NAFDAC, and food safety standards
- Coordinate sampling, testing, and quality checks
- Take corrective action in case of quality deviations
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Report equipment breakdowns and ensure timely repairs
- Assist in troubleshooting plant and bottling line issues
- Monitor usage of chemicals, packaging materials, and consumables
Requirements
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- Technical certification in water treatment or bottling operations is an added advantage
Experience:
- 15 – 18 years of experience in water treatment, beverage, or bottling plants
- At least 5 – 7 years in a supervisory role
- Experience in RO systems, packaged drinking water, or beverage bottling operations is highly preferred.
Certifications:
- Any certifications in the field or related field
Functional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Reverse Osmosis (RO), filtration, and water treatment processes
- Good understanding of bottling line operations (filling, capping, labelling, packaging)
- Knowledge of water chemistry and microbiological standards
- Production planning and reporting
- Knowledge of quality and regulatory standards (WHO, SON, NAFDAC)
- Record keeping and documentation skills.
- Basic understanding of PLC/SCADA systems and automation
- Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance coordination
Behavioural Skills:
- Leadership and team supervision
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Time management and organizational skills
- Proactive and result-oriented mindset
- Discipline and accountability
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to work under pressure and in shifts
Selection Criteria:
- Should possess hands-on experience in supervising RO drinking water and bottling plant operations, including treatment and packaging
- Should possess hands-on experience in monitoring plant parameters such as pH, TDS, pressure, and flow rates
- Should have proven experience in maintaining operational records, reporting, and documentation
- Should have strong working knowledge of HSE practices and safe working procedures
- Should have practical exposure to preventive and corrective maintenance coordination
- Should possess hands-on experience in chemical handling, dosing systems, and inventory management
- Should have proven experience in ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Should have proven experience in managing teams and handling shift operations effectively
- Should have strong working knowledge of water treatment processes, bottling systems, and quality standards (WHO, SON, NAFDAC)
- Should have practical exposure to troubleshooting plant equipment, including pumps, RO membranes, conveyors, and filling machines
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected]using the Job title as the subject of the email
Application Deadline 7th April, 2026.
