Assistant Processing 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: Assistant Processing Manager

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Sub-Function: Plant Operations

Job Description

• An Assistant Processing Manager in Olam Agri is responsible for managing an efficient and safe processing site that produces finished products meeting customer requirements at optimal cost and maximum financial benefit.
• The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, ensuring product quality and consistency, maintaining plant performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. 
• The incumbent is also responsible for managing production teams, overseeing inventory, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards, and collaborating across functions to deliver business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and consistency of finished products
• Monitor and improve mill performance
• Drive continuous operational improvement initiatives
• Manage raw materials, intermediate, and finished goods inventory effectively
• Control costs, including labour, energy, and maintenance
• Maintain site hygiene and overall site condition
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Lead, manage, and motivate the production team.

Job Requirements

• B.Tech / B.E. from a reputed institute
• 5–6 years of relevant work experience, preferably in handling multiple milling lines
• Experience in managing production operations within a structured industrial environment
• Strong exposure to cost control, plant operations, and process optimization

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Good understanding of production processes and plant operations
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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