Production Manager - Cassava & Palm Oil Processing at Emerald Business Support Services (EmeraldBSS)

Emerald Business Support Services (EmeraldBSS) provides Advisory Solutions that are specific to each Client’s peculiar needs that will stand them out in the Industry where they play.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager - Cassava & Palm Oil Processing

Location: Ogun
Job type: Full time

About the Role

• We are a cassava and oil palm processing factory based in Ogun State seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily operations.
• You will be responsible for running efficient, safe, and profitable production lines for garri, cassava flour/starch, crude palm oil CPO, and palm kernel oil PKO, while ensuring product quality meets NAFDAC and market standards.

Key Responsibilities
Production Operations:

• Plan and manage daily production schedules for cassava and palm oil lines to meet targets.
• Oversee processing stages: sterilization, digestion, pressing, clarification, drying, frying, and packaging.
• Monitor yield, throughput, and material losses. Implement measures to improve extraction rates and reduce waste.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all processes follow Good Manufacturing Practices GMP and HACCP.
• Work with NAFDAC, SON and other regulators to maintain certifications and product compliance.
• Conduct in-process and finished product quality checks.

Team and Labor Management:

• Supervise over 20 factory staff and casual labor. Handle shift scheduling, training, and discipline.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce PPE and safety protocols.

Supply Chain and Maintenance:

• Coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery of cassava tubers, fresh palm fruit, and packaging materials.
• Liaise with technicians for preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery.
• Track inventory of raw materials, spares, and finished goods.

Reporting and Cost Control:

• Prepare daily/weekly production reports on output, losses, downtime, and costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in fuel, labor, and materials without compromising quality.
• Work with management to set and achieve production budgets.

Requirements

• B.Sc/HND in Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in agro-processing, preferably cassava, palm oil, or similar perishable crops.
• Practical knowledge of cassava and palm oil processing equipment and workflows.
• Familiarity with NAFDAC, SON, and HACCP standards.
• Proficiency in basic MS Excel/Google Sheets for production tracking. Experience with ERP is an advantage.
• Resident in or willing to relocate to Ogun State. Knowledge of local supply networks in Ijebu, Abeokuta, Sagamu areas is a plus.

Key Qualities We’re Looking For:

• Hands-on and resilient: Comfortable on the factory floor and able to solve problems quickly.
• High integrity: Trustworthy with inventory, cash, and production data.
• People manager: Can lead and motivate a large, mostly unskilled workforce.
• Data-driven: Uses numbers to track performance and drive improvements.
• Results-oriented: Focused on hitting targets for yield, cost, and delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to build and scale a growing agro-processing business.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to yield and cost efficiency.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV directly to: hr@emeraldzone.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.