Job Vacancies at Olam Agri

The Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing all engineering activities and maintenance practices across the company's sites. The primary goal is to ensure maximum plant availability and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Maintenance & Operations:

• Implement and manage best-in-class preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and plant availability.
• Set and achieve key performance indicator (KPI) targets, including power, steam, and Repair & Maintenance (R&M) costs.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage engineering projects from feasibility to commissioning, including both "Brownfield" (existing) and "Greenfield" (new) sites.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the on-site engineering teams.

Leadership & Management:

• Develop and implement departmental goals and strategies.
• Lead and mentor a competent maintenance team.
• Ensure strict safety compliance across all sites.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to establish annual maintenance contracts, negotiate terms, and develop alternative or local vendors.

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As a SAP Controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our SAP systems, supporting business operations across Nigeria. This position requires technical expertise, analytical thinking, and strong collaboration across teams. Your responsibilties includes :

Provide Level 2/3 SAP Application Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP issues.
• Deliver timely and effective solutions to user queries and incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

Manage SAP Incidents and Service Requests

• Prioritize and manage incidents and service requests in accordance with defined SLAs and KPIs.
• Escalate issues to relevant teams when necessary.

Key Deliverables

• Proficient in SAP modules: PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), and MM (Materials Management).
• Strong understanding of SAP master data requirements.
• Prior experience in managing SAP service requests (L1 tickets).
• Solid knowledge of business processes: Procure-to-Pay, Produce-to-Finish, Order-to-Cash.
• Experience working on key projects involving SAP and other enterprise applications.
• Effective individual contributor and collaborative team player.

Strategic Effectiveness

• Lead and manage the Level 1 application support team within a manufacturing environment, ensuring timely and effective issue resolution.
• Ensure the stability and optimal performance of SAP applications.
• Coordinate and collaborate with business users, vendor teams, and internal IT teams to deliver robust application solutions and enhancements.
• Drive and manage medium-to-large scale SAP projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Analyze and interpret data to generate insightful management reports for informed decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business terms and vice versa.
• Champion continuous improvement in application support processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience with SAP applications.
• Proven experience in managing Level 1 application support within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen aptitude for data analysis and management reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing IT projects, particularly within SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Exposure to Tableau or other Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools is a plus.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.