Information Technology Specialist at Matna Foods Company Limited

About the Role

• The IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Matna’s technology infrastructure directly supports production continuity, operational efficiency, data integrity, and process discipline within a high-performance processing plant environment. This role integrates IT systems with factory operations to reduce downtime, improve reporting accuracy, strengthen inventory visibility, and support cost control initiatives. The IT Specialist ensures that production systems, enterprise platforms, and network infrastructure operate reliably and securely, enabling real-time operational decision-making and uninterrupted workflow across Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, and People functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise plant-wide IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, user devices, and system environments to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Support and troubleshoot ERP, inventory management, production monitoring, and reporting systems used across the factory
• Minimise system-related downtime that could affect production flow, quality monitoring, or order fulfillment
• Ensure stable network connectivity across plant operations and administrative functions
• Implement structured data backup, cyber security, and disaster recovery measures to protect operational and commercial data
• Support digital tracking of raw material usage, inventory movement, and production reporting to enhance operational visibility
• Maintain IT asset registers, system documentation, and access control protocols
• Collaborate with Operations and department leads to identify automation and system improvements that reduce manual errors and inefficiencies
• Ensure compliance with internal IT governance standards and support audit readiness
• Provide technical guidance and structured reporting to management on system performance and risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 5–8 years’ IT experience within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting IT systems in a factory or production setting
• Strong knowledge of network administration, server management, and systems security
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory platforms, or production reporting tools
• Solid understanding of cyber security principles, data protection, and backup systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues impacting operational continuity
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving capability
• High level of process discipline, responsiveness, and accountability
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational and cross-functional teams in an industrial environment

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5-day workweek.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling Office base: Ondo State