IT Specialist at Matna Foods Limited

Matna Foods Limited is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.

Matna’s operations are anchored on strong process discipline, rigorous quality control, safety standards, and operational excellence required to meet demanding global specifications. By combining advanced processing technology, deep agricultural linkages, and skilled professionals, the company consistently delivers reliable, high-grade starch for a wide range of food and industrial applications.
Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, Matna’s products remain highly competitive across domestic and export markets. The company’s growth has been guided by visionary leadership and a strong belief in the potential of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain—earning industry recognition, including the CBN Export Category Best SMEEIS Entrepreneur Award. At Matna, we are committed to building a high-performance culture that attracts, develops, and empowers talented professionals who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and innovation—creating an environment where ideas thrive, and standards are continually raised.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Specialist

Location: Akure, Ondo

Job Description

• The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Matna’s technology infrastructure directly supports production continuity, operational efficiency, data integrity, and process discipline within a high-performance processing plant environment.
• We are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about socio-economic development through agricultural and Agro-allied investments. 

Responsibilties

• Maintain and optimize plant-wide IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, user devices, and system environments to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Support and troubleshoot ERP, inventory management, production monitoring, and reporting systems used across the factory
• Minimize system-related downtime that could affect production flow, quality monitoring, or order fulfillment
• Ensure stable network connectivity across plant operations and administrative functions
• Implement structured data backup, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery measures to protect operational and commercial data
• Support digital tracking of raw material usage, inventory movement, and production reporting to enhance operational visibility
• Maintain IT asset registers, system documentation, and access control protocols
• Collaborate with Operations and department leads to identify automation and system improvements that reduce manual errors and inefficiencies
• Ensure compliance with internal IT governance standards and support audit readiness
• Provide technical guidance and structured reporting to management on system performance and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines
• 5 - 8 years’ IT experience within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting IT systems in a factory or production setting
• Strong knowledge of network administration, server management, and systems security
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory platforms, or production reporting tools
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, data protection, and backup systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues impacting operational continuity
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving capability
• High level of process discipline, responsiveness, and accountability
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational and cross-functional teams in an industrial environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5-day workweek.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).   
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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