Operations Specialist at Matna Foods Limited - Agbeyewa Industries 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 for the position below:

Job Title: Operations Specialist

Location: Ondo

Job Summary

• The Operations Specialist provides structured administrative and coordination support to the Operations Manager to ensure disciplined execution of plant-wide operational processes.
• We are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about socio-economic development through agricultural and Agro-allied investments. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in coordinating plant-wide operational activities across Production, Maintenance, QA, Supply Chain, and Security
• Maintain structured operational records, reports, schedules, and documentation to ensure accuracy and traceability
• Consolidate and analyze operational data to support decision-making and performance visibility
• Track action items, operational initiatives, and interdepartmental follow-ups to ensure timely execution
• Assist in workforce and shift coordination documentation to prevent administrative gaps that could affect operations
• Support compliance documentation related to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate meetings, operational reviews, and cross-functional communication workflows
• Monitor inventory and material movement reports to flag inconsistencies or documentation gaps
• Ensure proper filing and version control of SOPs, operational guidelines, and process updates
• Strengthen administrative systems that reduce operational delays, miscommunication, and inefficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Engineering, or related field
• 4–7 years’ experience in operations coordination, administrative operations, or plant support roles within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing
• Strong understanding of structured operational environments and factory workflow systems
• Experience supporting senior operations leaders with reporting and coordination
• High proficiency in documentation management, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced processing environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination capability.

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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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