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Food Technologist / Production Manager at a Popcorn Manufacturer via Catalyst Path – Dakwa
An emerging popcorn manufacturing company is recruiting a full-time Food Technologist / Production Manager in Dakwa, Abuja, through Catalyst Path Consulting. The role leads product development, production set-up, quality control and the launch of a new snack manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and standardise recipes for plain, milk, chocolate and other popcorn flavours, including ingredient ratios and coating methods.
- Set production processes, schedules, operating procedures and supervision standards for a new popcorn line.
- Monitor production output, raw materials, consumption, costs, wastage and opportunities for efficiency.
- Develop approaches to shelf-life, freshness, moisture control, preservation, packaging and seal integrity.
- Establish raw-material and finished-product quality controls and food safety documentation.
- Train kitchen and production assistants in preparation, hygiene, packaging and safe handling.
- Resolve product-quality issues and work towards consistent taste, texture and presentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Applied Biology or a related field.
- Practical food processing, formulation, product-development or manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of packaging methods, shelf-life evaluation, preservation, production supervision and quality controls.
- Ability to standardise recipes, establish processes, solve problems and train production staff.
- Experience in popcorn, confectionery, snacks, milk- or chocolate-coated products, or establishing new production operations is advantageous.
Remuneration
- Competitive and negotiable remuneration based on qualifications, experience and technical competence.
How to apply
Email your updated CV using Food Technologist / Production Manager – Abuja as the email subject.
Closing date
20 November 2026
Email your application to catalystpathconsulting@gmail.com.
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