Detergent Production Specialist

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Detergent Production Specialist in Mogadishu. The specialist formulates, manufactures, tests and improves a range of detergent and cleaning products to ensure consistent quality, safety and production efficiency. The role covers chemical handling, basic quality control, equipment operation and production support.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and manufacture cleaning products such as liquid soap, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergents and multipurpose cleaners, measuring and mixing raw materials according to approved formulas.
• Monitor production to ensure appearance, fragrance, consistency, viscosity and performance meet specifications, and adjust formulations when needed.
• Handle, store and mix chemicals safely, using PPE, keeping records of raw material use and batch quantities, and following spill and waste procedures.
• Carry out basic quality control tests (pH, viscosity, visual inspection), check raw materials and finished products, identify defects and keep batch and quality records.
• Operate mixing tanks, mixers and other machinery, perform routine checks and preventive maintenance, and clean equipment between batches.
• Support daily and weekly production planning, monitor material use, minimise wastage and report low stock or shortages.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workplace and follow SOPs and chemical safety requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma, certificate or technical training in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Manufacturing or a related field is an advantage.
• 2-3 years of practical experience in detergent manufacturing or cleaning-products production.
• Experience preparing and safely mixing chemical raw materials, and operating mixing machines and production equipment.
• Fluency in Somali is an advantage; working knowledge of English is desirable.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of detergent formulation, pH testing, viscosity measurement and quality control.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, storage, PPE and workplace safety.
• Ability to follow production formulas, calculate raw material quantities and keep accurate records.
• Problem-solving, attention to detail and time management; able to work independently and in a team.

The salary is listed as USD 450-600. Applications are made by sending a CV to the company's recruitment contact; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.