Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.

Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Ilorin, Kwara

Job description

• A Processing/Plant Manager ensures that factory and related operations run smoothly, and that the final products meet customer needs while maintaining optimal costs.

Key Accountability Areas
Manufacturing:

• Assists the Production Head in overseeing the processing process, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and product specifications.
• Monitors and maintains processing output against set targets and responds to any variances.
• Oversees the processing process and creates schedules to ensure cost-effective production that meets quality and timing standards.
• Manages the procurement of materials required for the efficient processing, handling, and packaging of products.
• Monitors and controls stock levels of both raw materials and finished products to meet product specifications and volume requirements.

Health, Hygiene & Safety:

• Ensures the health and safety of all team members and promotes a “safety first” culture.
• Ensures the processing plant meets both local and international compliance norms to maintain a world-class facility.

Operations:

• Collaborates with different departments, including suppliers, to implement company policies and ensure cost-effective, quality service.
• Promotes effective communication and fosters collaboration between teams in the workplace.

Requirements

• Proven experience of a minimum of 10 years as a Plant Head or Production Manager with a desire to manage large, independent operations.
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to lead a team with diverse personalities and skillsets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities concurrently.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.