Production Manager (Soap & Detergent Manufacturing)

Job Description

Title: Production Manager (Soap & Detergent Manufacturing)

Company Name: Nilsagor Consumer Product Ltd

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 27 years

Job Location: Nilphamari

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies

Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry

• At least 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies

• Age At least 27 years

The applicants should have at least 4 years’ experience in the following business area(s): Soap & Detergent manufacturing.

Job Context
Nilsagor Consumer Products Ltd., a sister concern of Nilsagor Group, a leading FMCG manufacturer, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented R&D Production Manager to join our soap & detergent manufacturing division. The incumbent will be responsible for developing new soap formulations, improving existing products, ensuring quality standards, and driving cost-effective innovation. This role is central to strengthening our product portfolio and maintaining competitiveness in the germicidal, beauty, and specialty soap segments.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Formulation

• Develop new soap formulations (bath soap, germicidal soap, beauty soap, laundry soap) and improve existing recipes.

• Conduct experiments on saponification, fragrance loading, color stability, and additive performance (moisturizers, antibacterial agents, etc.).

• Optimize formulations for cost efficiency without compromising quality.

• Develop samples and coordinate pilot/trial production batches.

Quality & Testing

• Perform physical and chemical testing: TFM (Total Fatty Matter), pH, moisture content, free alkali, hardness, lather, and foam stability.

• Ensure products comply with BSTI and relevant regulatory standards.

• Investigate and resolve product defects, complaints, and batch failures.

Raw Material Evaluation

• Test and approve incoming raw materials (oils, fats, caustic soda, fragrances, additives).

• Evaluate alternative/cost-effective raw materials and suppliers in coordination with Procurement.

• Maintain specifications for all raw and packaging materials.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of formulations, test results, and experiments.

• Prepare technical data sheets, SOPs, and product specifications.

• Ensure lab safety protocols and proper handling of chemicals.

Coordination & Support

• Provide technical support to the production team during scale-up and manufacturing.

• Support the Marketing/Sales team with product claims and technical information.

• Stay updated on market trends, new ingredients, and competitor products.