Process Supervisor at Biase Plantations Limited (4 Openings)

Biase Plantations Limited is a subsidiary of Wilmar International Limited, Singapore, one of Asia’s leading agribusiness groups. Incorporated on 9 February 2011, Biase Plantations Limited has established itself as a major player in Nigeria’s palm oil industry. The company operates an integrated oil palm project in Cross River State, Nigeria, covering over 34,000 hectares of plantations and a state-of-the-art palm oil mill. It stands as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s palm oil sector, combining large-scale plantation management with advanced processing facilities, and contributing to both local and global agribusiness growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Process Supervisor

Locations: Calaro Palm Oil Mill, Calaro Estate, Mbarakom, Akamkpa - Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Process Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all palm oil mill processing operations, ensuring maximum extraction efficiency, product quality, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities
Process Operations Management:

• Supervise daily palm oil milling processes including sterilization, threshing, digestion, pressing, clarification, and kernel recovery.
• Monitor process parameters to ensure optimal oil extraction rates (OER) and kernel extraction rates (KER).
• Ensure continuous and efficient plant operations with minimal downtime.

Production Efficiency & Optimization:

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements to maximize throughput and reduce losses.
• Monitor oil losses in fiber, shell, and effluent; take corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Quality Control
• Ensure crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel meet required quality specifications.
• Maintain proper temperature, pressure, and processing conditions.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff for routine sampling and analysis.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination:

• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability.
• Report faults promptly and follow up on repairs.
• Participate in preventive maintenance planning.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Enforce safety policies and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, especially effluent treatment.

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise operators and process workers during shifts.
• Provide training and guidance to improve team performance.
• Prepare shift reports and communicate with other supervisors.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate production records and daily reports.
• Track KPIs such as throughput, OER, downtime, and losses.
• Report deviations and recommend corrective actions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Oil Extraction Rate (OER)
• Kernel Extraction Rate (KER)
• Processing throughput (tons/hour)
• Equipment downtime
• Oil losses (fiber, shell, effluent)
• Safety compliance

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• Must have 3-5 years’ experience in a palm oil mill or similar processing plant.
• Hands-on experience with palm oil processing equipment is required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of palm oil mill processes.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Leadership and team management ability.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in shift systems.

Technical Knowledge:

• Sterilizers, digesters, screw presses, clarifiers
• Boilers and steam systems
• Kernel recovery systems
• Process control and optimization techniques

Candidate Profile:
Ideal Candidate Should:

• Be highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on efficiency and quality.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of palm oil mill operations.
• Be proactive in identifying and solving operational issues.
• Have strong leadership presence on the production floor.
• Be safety-conscious and environmentally aware.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and accountability
• Strong work ethic
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams

Working Conditions:

• Industrial environment (palm oil mill)
• Exposure to heat, noise, and machinery
• Shift work, including weekends and public holidays

Salary
N170,000 - N200,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2026.