Olam International is a leading agri-business operating from seed to shelf in 65 countries, supplying food and industrial raw materials to over 13,600 customers worldwide. Our team of 23,000 employees has built a leadership position in many businesses including cocoa, coffee, cashew, rice and cotton.
Olam Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Plant Manager - Confectionery
Reference: Plant Management/Lagos/50005447
Location / Region: Lagos, Nigeria
Sector: Manufacturing
Type: Permanent
Purpose:
Lead the Technical operations and liaise with other departments to ensure support to Production activities and adherence to Quality, Safety, Environment, Health & commercial norms.
To ensure delivery of right Quality & quantity of goods as per the laid out plan, at an optimal cost.
Requirements:
Education:
- Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Food Technology)
Experience:
- Minimum 15 years of experience in FMCG / Food processing unit, preferably Biscuits
Specific Knowledge:
Knowledge of Food Safety Management systems / HACCP / BRC / ISO 14000 and management of Industrial relations.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Produce and deliver products – manage production activities and services.
- Review shop floor operations daily for adherence to Quality systems & norms. Lead and support in process/system related issues in Mixing, Baking, Packing, etc. Support Preventive Maintenance schedule for Plant & Machinery and related Engineering activities. To deliver Sales as per the S & OP plan through effective planning & execution.
- Produce & deliver products – Optimize production costs
- Consolidate variances, analyse and find our root causes and plan for actions accordingly. Manage line OEEs, wastages and conversion costs through effective monitoring, review & control.
- QEHS
- Lead the QEHS initiatives and work with the Central Quality Head in delivering the goals. To commission sustainable systems to hold the gains.
Engineering & Projects
- To implement best practices in Plant maintenance, thereby improving the OEE. Manage Maintenance & repairs cost within the budgeted levels. Ensure delivery of Projects within the Scope, Cost & Time.
Cost Efficiency Programs
- Should lead Cost efficiency and continual improvement programs. Identify opportunities, base line and execute projects amongst cross functional teams.
Manage Industrial Relations
- Actively participate & lead IR discussions. Negotiate with various Unions, ensure Industrial discipline is maintained and labour productivity is increased on a regular basis.
Create & Manage Budgets
- Chalk out budgets for Labour, energy, wastage, materials, maintenance & other Plant overheads effectively and implement.
Others
- Work with R& D, conduct trials successfully, support in New Product Development / Launches, Procurement, Sales & Marketing and Finance to deliver the results.
- The Plant consists of ten lines of dry, cream biscuits & wafer of Capacity 4500MT with a strong multi-cultural workforce of 1500 comprising of expats & locals.
Application Closing Date
Not Stated
How to Apply
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