Production Supervisor at Olam Food Ingredients (ofi)

Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) - As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries.

Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Product Information
Dairy:

• Dairy products have long been a nutritious part of diets worldwide. We keep dairy moving around the world with our supply chain expertise and on-the-ground capabilities. Our dairy supply chain and operations span 25 countries across 6 continents, with an estimated 300,000 cows producing the milk needed for our ingredients. Most of our dairy ingredients are sourced from a portfolio of manufacturers and suppliers across North America, South America, Europe, and Oceania.
• ofi’s first dairy production facility is in Johor, producing filled milk powder and blended dairy ingredients. Our Malaysia plant is also the heart of dairy innovation, developing customized dairy solutions for fast-growing markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
• ofi’s second dairy production facility is in Tokoroa, close to hundreds of quality dairy farms in the Waikato region – the heartland of New Zealand’s dairy industry. Today, we partner with more than 100 dairy farmers who supply raw milk to our plant.
• We strive to provide solutions for our customers that deliver environmental benefits while minimizing industry challenges. Our biomass boiler and animal feed, formulated with almond by-product for dairy cows in New Zealand, are excellent examples of this ambition

Overview of the Position

• The production supervisor shall be responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and safety regulations are met.
• he production supervisor will manage, schedule, and train production staff, troubleshoot equipment or process issues, and optimise workflows to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: Supervise the production floor to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules and quotas.
• Quality & Safety Assurance:Ensure all products adhere to food safety standards, including HACCP, sanitation protocols, and quality control procedures.
• Team Leadership:Train, mentor, and manage staff schedules, including performance management and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• Operational Efficiency:Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to reduce waste and optimize workflows.
• Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate, detailed records of production output, material usage, and staff timesheets.
• Collaboration:Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, and quality assurance teams
• Quality Control: ensuring products meet company and industry quality standards.
• Continuous improvement: Troubleshooting bottlenecks, reducing waste, and implementing process improvements.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering with 3 - 5 years experience in FMCG manufacturing/packaging.
• Core skills include leadership, technical and operational skills with key competencies in team management, problem-solving under pressure, in-depth knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma), proficiency in production software, and excellent communication.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online