Plant Manager  Iganmu

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: Plant Manager

Location: Iganmu, Lagos

Business: Edible Oil Midstream

Department: MATS Job Description

A Plant Manager 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.

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

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field 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.

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 

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