Matna Foods company limited is a Nigerian manufacturing outfit incorporated to process cassava roots into International Standard Food Grade Industrial Starch.
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The Operations Specialist provides structured administrative and coordination support to the Operations Manager to ensure disciplined execution of plant-wide operational processes. This role focuses on operational planning support, documentation control, interdepartmental coordination, reporting accuracy, and workflow governance within a high-performance processing environment. The position ensures that operational decisions are supported by reliable data, structured records, and effective administrative systems that prevent inefficiencies, delays, and compliance gaps.
Responsibilities
Support the Operations Manager in coordinating plant-wide operational activities across Production, Maintenance, QA, Supply Chain, and Security
Maintain structured operational records, reports, schedules, and documentation to ensure accuracy and traceability
Consolidate and analyse operational data to support decision-making and performance visibility
Track action items, operational initiatives, and interdepartmental follow-ups to ensure timely execution
Assist in workforce and shift coordination documentation to prevent administrative gaps that could affect operations
Support compliance documentation related to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate meetings, operational reviews, and cross-functional communication workflows
Monitor inventory and material movement reports to flag inconsistencies or documentation gaps
Ensure proper filing and version control of SOPs, operational guidelines, and process updates
Strengthen administrative systems that reduce operational delays, miscommunication, and inefficiencies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Engineering, or related field
4–7 years’ experience in operations coordination, administrative operations, or plant support roles within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing
Strong understanding of structured operational environments and factory workflow systems
Experience supporting senior operations leaders with reporting and coordination
High proficiency in documentation management, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
Strong organisational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced processing environment
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination capability
Additional Information
Competitive Compensation
5-day workweek
Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children)
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