Jobs at Olam Agri

Responsibilities
Administration:

• Overseeing general office/site infrastructure management viz: furniture and fittings, including coordination and maintenance of workplace and ensure that all office equipment are in good working condition.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of office equipment, supplies, and furniture, and coordinate repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring, including tracking expenses, forecasting needs, and preparing reports.
• Supervise the management of inventory of stationeries as well as timely reorder.
• Always maintain a high level of professionalism and service.
• Assist with other related duties as may be assigned by the Plant Head or Admin Manager.
• Assist Expatriates with visa applications and other local registrations and enrolments as may be required per time.

Fleet & Logistics:

• Provide logistic support to all the functional units on the Site including but not limited to: Pool Car Services, Airport Pick-up, Courier & Delivery Services, Flight Scheduling etc.
• Ensure that all vehicles are properly licensed and insured, and that all necessary documentation is up to date.
• Interface with service providers viz: Hotels, Restaurants, Mechanics, Artisans etc, as the case may be.
• Oversee the scheduling and coordination of company vehicle maintenance and repairs, ensuring that vehicles are maintained in good condition and that repairs are completed promptly.
• Interface with Logistics service provider in liaison with Plant Manager and Admin Manager.
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting vehicle usage and expenses with a view to mitigating fleet maintenance costs.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, repairs, and expenses, ensuring that records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Manage the company's drivers, including training and supervising drivers, and ensuring that they comply with safety policies and procedures.

Environment:

• Supervise the Admin Assistant and ensure that the company infrastructure and environment are clean and functionality of all facilities including cloakrooms, dumpsites, drainages, raw materials, and silo bag work areas, etc.
• Monitor cleaning contractors, janitors, and gardeners to ensure efficient sanitation of work areas and factory site.
• Review inventory sanitary and cleaning supplies and ensure timely reorder.
• Perform other related duties as may be required from time to time.
• Supervise the Admin Assistant and ensure that Guests’ houses are kept clean and in order at all times.

Essential Function:

• General Office Administration
• Equipment Maintenance
• Inventory Management
• Fleet and Logistics Management
• Environment Management.

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Job Description

• A Miller in Olam Agri is responsible for managing daily milling operations to ensure optimal plant efficiency, consistent product quality, and cost-effective production.
• The role involves operating milling processes, troubleshooting issues, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring adherence to safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• The incumbent also leads milling teams, manages spare parts and materials, and ensures best practice execution to drive operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient daily milling operations and maximise plant performance
• Maintain product quality and extraction levels as per defined parameters
• Execute production plans and monitor process performance
• Troubleshoot milling issues and optimise equipment performance
• Maintain production and shift reports, including downtime tracking
• Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, GMP, QMS, FSMS, and 5S standards
• Control operational costs and minimise process waste
• Lead and train milling teams to ensure operational excellence

Additional Responsibilities
Operational Effectiveness:

• Monitor and execute production plans while maintaining efficiency and output targets
• Ensure timely reporting of operational performance and downtime
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards across the plant

Cost & Process Efficiency:

• Minimise production waste (target reduction in process losses)
• Control operational and overhead costs within the department
• Support budgeting and cost optimisation initiatives

Organisational Effectiveness:

• Manage vendor services such as cleaning, waste disposal, and maintenance in a cost-effective manner
• Maintain plant premises, including yard and perimeter areas
• Support personnel management and ensure proper record maintenance.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Food Science
• NABIMS certification or Diploma in Milling from a recognised milling school (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in milling
• Proven experience in production and milling operations (feed products)
• Experience managing independent operations and leading teams
• Exposure to troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and process optimization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of milling processes and equipment
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Ability to manage diverse and multicultural teams
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Effective communication and coordination skills.