- Company: Olam Agri
- Location: Iganmu, Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Olam Agri is a market-leading agri-business with a global footprint, trading over 40 million MT in volume annually. We are looking for a Plant Manager to lead our Edible Oil Midstream operations in Iganmu, Lagos. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end manufacturing and processing, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. You will drive production excellence, maintain regulatory compliance, and optimize resource utilization while fostering a strong safety culture and building high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and product specifications.
- Monitor production outputs against targets and implement corrective actions for any deviations.
- Plan and schedule processing activities to ensure cost-effective and timely production.
- Manage the 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
- 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.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams.
- 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.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online.
