Plant Manager

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Business Information - Edible Oils

Our portfolio includes palm, rapeseed, soybean and sunflower oils. Our sourcing, refining, blending, bottling, distribution and supply chain capabilities serve sectors from food manufacturing through to personal care. Combined with our advanced risk management expertise and tools, we're able to help manage supply and risk for customers across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

We operate edible oil processing and refining in Nigeria where we refine crude vegetable oils and market refined, bleached and deodorised palm oil, palm olein and refined soybean oil to supply customers in the region.We source from third-party suppliers in Indonesia and Malaysia. We work with our suppliers to uphold our commitments under our Responsible Palm Oil Policy. We prioritise buying from RSPO members and 90 per cent of our palm oil is sourced from suppliers who are RSPO members. Any supplier found to be non-compliant will be investigated and corrective actions sought, and we'll cease trading with suppliers that don't implement corrective actions within 12 months.

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Job Description

A Plant Head is responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing and processing operations within the plant, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The role focuses on driving production excellence, maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety standards, and optimizing resource utilization across the facility.

The incumbent will lead plant operations by managing production planning, inventory control, and procurement of materials while ensuring adherence to product specifications. Additionally, the role involves fostering a strong safety culture, building high-performing teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and product specifications
• Monitor and manage production outputs against targets and take corrective actions for deviations
• Plan and schedule processing activities to ensure cost-effective and timely production
• Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other operational inputs
• Monitor and control inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health, hygiene, and safety standards across the plant
• Drive a strong safety-first culture to ensure employee wellbeing
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers for smooth plant operations
• Implement company policies, processes, and operational best practices
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration within the workforce

Job Requirements

Experience

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or processing operations
• Proven experience in managing plant-level operations independently
• Experience in production planning, inventory management, and procurement
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and drive operational excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to manage diverse teams and drive performance
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent operational planning and decision-making capabilities
• High focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.