Assistant Production Manager I at Olam Agri

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: Assistant Production Manager I

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily biscuit production operations during assigned shifts.
• This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards, safety protocols, and operational efficiency.
• The role will lead, motivate, and monitor a team of production staff, ensuring that all activities align with company policies, standards, and objectives.

Responsibilities
Shift Management:

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities for biscuit manufacturing during assigned shifts.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively to meet production targets and optimize workflow.
• Ensure the production line runs smoothly by monitoring equipment and resolving operational issues promptly.

Production Planning and Execution:

• Execute daily production plans and schedules, working closely with the Production Manager to meet production targets.
• Ensure that all products meet specified quality and quantity requirements.
• Monitor and control production parameters to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to implement corrective actions for any quality deviations.
• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality protocols are strictly followed on the production floor.

Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal safety policies, such as hygiene and food safety standards.
• Address potential safety hazards or incidents immediately.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Objective/Goal-oriented mentality
• Computer skills e.g., MS Office, SAP
• Ability to work with data and present for decision-making
• Commitment to team leadership
• Ability to learn and apply best practices
• Ability to organize and plan Team tasks
• Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs
• Ability to overcome obstacles and organizational skills necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Problem-solving
• Hands-on extraction process, wenger machine will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.