Plant Manager at Olam Agri

Location: Iganmu, Lagos

Job Description

• A Plant Head 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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

Skills & Competencies:

• 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.