Jobs at Golden Oil Industries Limited

Job Summary

The Soya Preparatory Line Operator will play a crucial role in our production process. You will oversee the preparatory line operations, ensuring the efficient processing of soya beans into high-quality oil products. Your responsibilities include operating and maintaining the preparatory line equipment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and housekeeping standards, and ensuring the production of top-grade soya oil.

Key Result Areas (KRA)                                                                

The key result areas of this role are:

• Ensure the production of high-quality soya oil within specified standards and parameters.
• Optimize preparatory line processes to achieve higher efficiency levels, reducing processing time and waste.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization within the processing area. 
• Ensure the reliability and availability of preparatory line equipment through regular maintenance and timely repairs.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operatio
• environment.

The Person

• ND or equivalent. Additional technical education or certification in food processing, chemical engineering, or related fields is preferred. 
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience operating refining equipment in the food processing industry, specifically in Soya oil processing.
• Strong understanding of soya oil processing, preparatory line equipment operation, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with PLC systems and automated controls is advantageous.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ability to conduct precise quality checks, maintain accurate records, adjust processing parameters, and ensure cleanliness in the preparatory line area, meeting SOP, and GMP cleanliness standards.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and report operational status effectively.

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Job Summary

The Soya Preparatory Line Supervisor will play a crucial role in overseeing the preparation of soya for processing, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). You will be responsible for supervising the team, managing production schedules, maintaining equipment, and upholding the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping.

Key Result Areas (KRA)                                                                 

The key result areas of this role are:

• Ensure and efficiently meeting production targets while minimizing downtime and delays.
• Guarantee the quality of prepared soya, free from impurities, and suitable for further processing.
• Optimize preparatory line processes to achieve higher efficiency levels, reducing processing time and waste.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization within the processing area. 

Responsibilities

• Supervision: Lead and supervise the soya preparatory line team. Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure smooth operations and a productive work environment.
• Production Oversight: Monitor the preparation of soya, ensuring it meets quality standards and production schedules. Coordinate with other departments to ensure a seamless workflow.
• Quality Control: Implement quality checks and inspections on raw soya to identify impurities, ensuring only high-quality materials enter the processing line. Address deviations promptly.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance of machinery and equipment used in the preparatory line. Coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to SOP and GMP guidelines and safety protocols. Regularly inspect work areas, enforce cleanliness standards, and oversee waste management practices.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality checks on processed soya oil, adjust processing parameters as needed, and ensure compliance with quality specifications. Implement corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Process Optimization: Continuously monitor preparatory line processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall productivity.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, equipment readings, quality control data, maintenance tasks, and housekeeping duties. Prepare reports and documentation as required by management.
• Housekeeping and GMP: Maintain exemplary standards of housekeeping, ensuring the preparatory line area is clean, organized, and free from contaminants. Adhere rigorously to GMP guidelines, ensuring the highest levels of food safety and quality.

The Person

• BSc/HND in Food Science, Agriculture, or related field. Relevant certifications are a plus. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supervising a food processing or preparatory line. Experience in soya or similar plant-based processing is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of soya oil processing, preparatory line equipment operation, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with PLC systems and automated controls is advantageous.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ability to conduct precise quality checks, maintain accurate records, adjust processing parameters, and ensure cleanliness in the preparatory line area, meeting SOP, and GMP cleanliness standards.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and report operational status effectively.