Graduate Trainee (Production Supervisor)

About the Role

• We are seeking a motivated, disciplined, and career-driven graduate to join our Production Team as a Graduate Trainee – Production Supervisor.
• The successful candidate will undergo practical training and gain hands-on experience in production operations, workforce supervision, production planning, quality control, safety compliance, machine operations, production reporting, and process improvement within a fast-paced plastic manufacturing environment.
• This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who wants to build a long-term career in Production Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Industrial Supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising daily production activities and production personnel.
• Support the effective deployment and coordination of production workers.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to established standards and targets.
• Assist in ensuring production targets, quality requirements, and operational deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor workers' attendance, punctuality, productivity, and compliance with company policies.
• Support the identification and reporting of production abnormalities, machine downtime, material wastage, and process inefficiencies.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and adherence to health, safety, and operational procedures.
• Assist with production records, reports, shift handovers, and other operational documentation.
• Work closely with Quality Control, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, downtime, and production losses.
• Carry out other production-related duties assigned by the Production Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, Industrial Production, Manufacturing, Sciences, or a related discipline.
• NYSC must be completed; candidates awaiting NYSC completion will not be considered.
• 0–2 years of work experience, preferably with some exposure to supervisory, production, manufacturing, or factory operations.
• Previous experience in a plastic manufacturing company as a Production Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, Factory Helper, Production Trainee, or similar role will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of basic production and manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and team-coordination skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production targets.
• Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to prepare simple reports.
• Must be physically and mentally prepared to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing to relocate to and work in Onitsha, Anambra State.

Who We Are Looking For:

• We are looking for a graduate who is proactive, hardworking, disciplined, teachable, and passionate about manufacturing.
• The ideal candidate must be willing to learn, take responsibility, supervise people effectively, and grow with the organization.