Mill Manager at JB Farms

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily mill operations, including sterilisation, digestion, pressing, clarification, and kernel recovery processes.
• Conduct routine operational reviews and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and process performance.
• Investigate and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and optimize output.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance schedules are implemented and adhered to for all mill equipment and machinery.
• Maintain product quality standards and ensure accurate production records, reports, and documentation are properly completed.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies, including PPE compliance, incident reporting, and risk management procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise labour allocation for mill shifts to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Monitor production activities and collaborate with relevant departments to achieve operational objectives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field. Professional certifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 9 years' experience in palm oil milling operations, with at least 4 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of palm oil milling processes, equipment maintenance, and quality control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements and industry best practices.