Production Manager – Cassava & Palm Oil Processing at Emerald Business Support Services (EmeraldBSS)

About the Role

• We are a cassava and oil palm processing factory based in Ogun State seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily operations.
• You will be responsible for running efficient, safe, and profitable production lines for garri, cassava flour/starch, crude palm oil CPO, and palm kernel oil PKO, while ensuring product quality meets NAFDAC and market standards.

Key Responsibilities
Production Operations:

• Plan and manage daily production schedules for cassava and palm oil lines to meet targets.
• Oversee processing stages: sterilization, digestion, pressing, clarification, drying, frying, and packaging.
• Monitor yield, throughput, and material losses. Implement measures to improve extraction rates and reduce waste.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all processes follow Good Manufacturing Practices GMP and HACCP.
• Work with NAFDAC, SON and other regulators to maintain certifications and product compliance.
• Conduct in-process and finished product quality checks.

Team and Labor Management:

• Supervise over 20 factory staff and casual labor. Handle shift scheduling, training, and discipline.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce PPE and safety protocols.

Supply Chain and Maintenance:

• Coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery of cassava tubers, fresh palm fruit, and packaging materials.
• Liaise with technicians for preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery.
• Track inventory of raw materials, spares, and finished goods.

Reporting and Cost Control:

• Prepare daily/weekly production reports on output, losses, downtime, and costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in fuel, labor, and materials without compromising quality.
• Work with management to set and achieve production budgets.

Requirements

• B.Sc/HND in Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in agro-processing, preferably cassava, palm oil, or similar perishable crops.
• Practical knowledge of cassava and palm oil processing equipment and workflows.
• Familiarity with NAFDAC, SON, and HACCP standards.
• Proficiency in basic MS Excel/Google Sheets for production tracking. Experience with ERP is an advantage.
• Resident in or willing to relocate to Ogun State. Knowledge of local supply networks in Ijebu, Abeokuta, Sagamu areas is a plus.

Key Qualities We’re Looking For:

• Hands-on and resilient: Comfortable on the factory floor and able to solve problems quickly.
• High integrity: Trustworthy with inventory, cash, and production data.
• People manager: Can lead and motivate a large, mostly unskilled workforce.
• Data-driven: Uses numbers to track performance and drive improvements.
• Results-oriented: Focused on hitting targets for yield, cost, and delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to build and scale a growing agro-processing business.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to yield and cost efficiency.