About the Role
Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agribusiness with a global footprint and a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Plant Head for our Integrated Feed & Protein facility based in Kaduna, Nigeria. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for the overall management of day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while upholding our rigorous quality and sustainability standards.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage daily plant operations including production, processing, quality, engineering, projects, and QEHS to ensure uninterrupted and compliant functioning.
- Ensure strict adherence to quality systems and food safety standards through regular shop floor reviews, audits, and proactive corrective actions.
- Optimize production costs by monitoring Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing wastages, managing conversion costs, and driving root-cause analysis.
- Drive engineering excellence through robust preventive maintenance, cost-controlled repairs, and the timely execution of expansion projects.
- Manage positive industrial relations by leading discussions with unions, maintaining industrial discipline, and improving overall labor productivity.
- Prepare and rigorously control plant budgets covering manpower, energy, materials, maintenance, and overheads.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a reputable institute.
- 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in plant management and manufacturing operations within large-scale facilities.
- Strong hands-on exposure to project execution, capital expenditure management, and complex plant operations.
- Mandatory prior experience working in a leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) organization.
- Comprehensive knowledge of international quality, environmental, health, and safety compliance systems.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and global career growth within a market-leading agribusiness.