Plant Manager 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: Plant Manager

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Function: MATS
Sub-Function: Plant Operations

Job Description

• This role manages the day-to-day activities of the plant, handling all functions including production, processing, bulk raw material and finished product storage, quality, engineering, projects, and QEHS (Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety).
• The ideal candidate must have specific knowledge of Food Safety Management systems (HACCP/FSSC/BRC), ISO 14000, and the management of industrial relations.

Responsibilities

• Produce and Deliver Products: Manage all production activities and services. Review daily shop floor operations for adherence to quality systems and norms. Lead and support in process/system-related issues. Support the preventive maintenance schedule for all plant and machinery and related engineering activities.
• Optimize Production Costs: Consolidate and analyse variances to identify root causes and plan corrective actions. Manage line OEEs, wastage, and conversion costs through effective monitoring, review, and control.
• QEHS: Lead QEHS initiatives and work with the Central Quality Head to achieve departmental goals. Commission sustainable systems to support improvements.
• Engineering & Projects: Implement best practices in plant maintenance to improve OEE. Manage maintenance and repair costs within budget. Ensure projects are delivered within the defined scope, cost, and time.
• Reviews & Reporting: Understand the Olam data and reporting structure in SAP and ensure all relevant departments are capturing and reporting data correctly. Lead the periodic reconciliation of raw materials (RM) and finished goods (FG) and conduct a structured variance analysis to report any gains or losses. Take the lead in establishing and sustaining regular plant performance reviews, team reviews, and feedback sessions to improve plant performance and team capabilities.
• Cost Efficiency Programs: Lead cost efficiency and continual improvement programs. Identify opportunities, establish baselines, and execute projects among cross-functional teams.
• Manage Industrial Relations & Stakeholders: Actively participate in and lead industrial relations discussions. Negotiate with various unions, ensure industrial discipline is maintained, and increase labour productivity on a regular basis.
• Budget and Budgetary Control: Effectively create and implement budgets for labour, energy, materials, maintenance, and other plant overheads.

Requirements

• An Engineering Degree from a reputable College.
• 15 - 20 years of work experience in a leading FMCG company, with 4 - 5 years of solvent extraction plant management experience.
• A candidate with extensive exposure to plant management and project activities, and a strong background in team management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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