Production 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: Production Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• The Production Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of high-capacity pasta production operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality output in line with company objectives.
• The role requires an experienced professional with strong technical expertise in pasta manufacturing, especially in managing FAVA Spaghetti lines, and proven ability to optimize plant performance, manpower, and processes through strong leadership and systematic control of KPIs.

Key Deliverables

• Led end-to-end pasta production planning and execution, ensuring optimal use of equipment, materials, and manpower.
• Operated high-capacity FAVA Spaghetti lines, maintained OEE, and enforced preventive maintenance.
• Ensured ISO 22000 compliance, product quality, and hygiene across production and packaging.
• Managed and motivated teams, ensured shift coordination, discipline, and a safety-first culture.
• Tracked KPIs, analyzed performance data, and presented reports to senior management.
• Utilized SAP for production, inventory, and reporting; supported digital process improvements.
• Controlled waste, optimized costs, and implemented lean, sustainable practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor`s / Master’s Degree in Food Technology, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing high-capacity pasta production lines.
• Proven hands-on experience with FAVA Spaghetti lines is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of production management principles, OEE, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP and production data management.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 22000 or other food certification systems.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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