Job Description
About the position
Clean Hub is establishing a pilot manufacturing facility specializing in household, institutional, and industrial cleaning products. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Production Manager / Industrial Chemist to lead the technical and operational setup of the facility.
Clean Hub is seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager (Chemical Manufacturing) to lead the setup and operation of its pilot manufacturing facility for household, institutional, and industrial cleaning products. The successful candidate will oversee the complete production process—from formulation development and raw material evaluation to manufacturing, quality control, packaging, and continuous process improvement. This is a leadership role for a professional capable of establishing production systems and preparing the company for commercial-scale expansion.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the complete production process, ensuring efficient operations, consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.
Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or with related field of study
A Master's Degree is an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in cleaning chemicals, detergents, personal care products, or FMCG manufacturing.
Proven experience managing complete production operations.
Experience in formulation development and production scale-up.
Experience establishing production systems and quality management systems.
Previous experience commissioning or setting up a manufacturing facility is highly desirable.
Quantity Required: 1
Benefits
Competitive salary (Negotiable).
Opportunity to lead the technical development of a growing manufacturing company.
Key leadership role in establishing a modern production facility.
Long-term career growth with future commercial-scale expansion.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the complete manufacturing process from raw material receiving to finished product dispatch.
Develop, optimize, and validate formulations for cleaning and hygiene products.
Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and production workflows.
Supervise raw material inspection, batching, mixing, filling, labeling, packaging, and warehousing.
Establish and maintain Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) systems.
Perform laboratory testing including pH, viscosity, density, stability, and product performance.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Plan and manage production schedules to meet quality, efficiency, and delivery targets.
Monitor production KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoot production and formulation issues.
Train and supervise production operators and laboratory personnel.
Coordinate with procurement regarding raw material selection and supplier evaluation.
Lead the commissioning and startup of production equipment and manufacturing operations.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of surfactants, detergents, emulsions, and cleaning chemical formulations.
Familiarity with ISO quality systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Strong planning, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to build and manage production systems with minimal supervision.
How To Apply
Submit your updated CV/resume, cover letter, copies of academic and professional certificates and contact details of at least two professional referees via email: tinsae.bogale@outlook.com
Note: Please indicate "Senior Production Manager / Industrial Chemist" in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
