Wheat Operation Executive at Olam Agri

Business: Wheat Milling & Pasta
Department: MATS

Job Description

• To oversee the safe, efficient, and accurate receipt, handling, storage, and transfer of bulk wheat through to mills supply.
• The role is responsible for maximizing throughput, inventory accuracy, minimizing losses and downtime, and driving operational excellence through effective stock management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Wheat Handling (Bulk wheat receipt and transfer)
• Aupervise the unloading of bulk wheat vessels to factory silos and wheat transfer to mills
• Manage optimal run of unloading and conveying systems
• Monitor equipment and operations to maintain optimal throughput of vessel discharge and mill transfer per milling requirements

Wheat Stock Management:

• Coordinate daily and monthly stock taking to ensure inventory accuracy
• Track and maintain stock aging and FIFO
• Track and report stock variance to maintain stock integrity

Quality and Food safety:

• Coordinate fumigation schedules and pest control measures in coordination with EHS functions.
• Collaborate with the Quality Control (QC) team to address quality concerns standards.

Equipment Maintenance and Operational excellence:

• Ensure all conveying machines, and cleaning machinery are in proper working condition.
• Coordinate performance review -SHO, DOR and WOR
• Report and follow up on equipment repairs and preventive maintenance schedules with the engineering team.
• Responsible for autonomous maintenance of conveying and cleaning machines.

Recordkeeping and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of wheat intake, stock levels, and transfers to the mill.
• Manage SAP GRN postings and track SAP V physical variances
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly operational reports to the Wheat Operations Manager.
• Track key metrics such as throughput rates, downtime and OEE, GMP compliance, and safety compliance metrics.

Safety and Operational Standards:

• Enforce adherence to safety protocols and operational SOPs across all activities.
• Conduct safety checks on storage and handling equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Lead safety observations reporting and closure and promote a culture of safety among team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering
• 6 years + of Agri processing/FMCG production experience
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of conveying systems and Bulk handling systems
• Analytical Skills: Ability to monitor and analyze operational data for efficiency and quality improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to address operational challenges effectively.
• Communication: Clear and concise reporting and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency in using MS Excel.