Latest Jobs at Olam Agri

Job Description

The Operations Head in Olam Agri will be responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring cost-efficient, timely, and reliable movement of goods. The role combines operational leadership with strategic planning to support business growth and service excellence.

Responsibilities

This is a dual role for managing Inhouse Fleet Operation for the wheat milling business (the largest for any wheat miller in Africa with plans for doubling this number in the next 3years ) , In addition to this the role also involves being part of the S&OP process and support in monthly volume delivery for the business via 3rd party trucks.

Fleet Management

• Deliver fleet KPIs on mileage, revenue/km, utilization, and profitability.
• Plan fleet capacity, optimize routes, and control fuel and maintenance costs.
• Ensure vehicle availability, safety, compliance, and driver performance.
• Leverage fleet technology and analytics to improve efficiency.
• Manage fleet procurement and inventory (spares, tyres, fuel) while developing vendor partnerships.

Logistics & Warehouse Management

• Align logistics operations with business and S&OP demand plans.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Drive service excellence, cost optimization, and process improvements.
• Implement scalable logistics solutions to support business growth.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and engage logistics and fleet teams.
• Support workforce planning, hiring, and capability building.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and commercial negotiations for optimal cost and service outcomes.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA from a top-tier institute (Sales, Marketing, Operations, or Agri-business preferred).
• 8–10 years of post-MBA experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain roles.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial and profit-center orientation.
• Proven experience managing large teams and scaling operations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• High ownership mindset and ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments.

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Job Description

• An Assistant Processing Manager in Olam Agri is responsible for managing an efficient and safe processing site that produces finished products meeting customer requirements at optimal cost and maximum financial benefit. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, ensuring product quality and consistency, maintaining plant performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent is also responsible for managing production teams, overseeing inventory, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards, and collaborating across functions to deliver business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day processing activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of transactions.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, and adherence to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Review and validate processed transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.
• Manage workflow allocation and prioritize tasks to meet operational deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve processing exceptions, discrepancies, and escalated issues.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operational execution.
• Prepare and maintain operational reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Conduct quality checks and implement corrective actions to improve process accuracy.
• Support training, coaching, and development of team members to enhance performance.
• Participate in audits and provide required documentation and process information.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend actions to achieve operational targets.
• Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer focus

Job Requirements

• 5–6 years of relevant work experience, preferably in handling multiple milling lines
• B.Tech / B.E. from a reputed institute
• Experience in managing production operations within a structured industrial environment
• Strong exposure to cost control, plant operations, and process optimisation

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Job Description

• A Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing and processing operations within the plant, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The role focuses on driving production excellence, maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety standards, and optimizing resource utilization across the facility. The incumbent will lead plant operations by managing production planning, inventory control, and procurement of materials while ensuring adherence to product specifications. Additionally, the role involves fostering a strong safety culture, building high-performing teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and product specifications
• Monitor and manage production outputs against targets and take corrective actions for deviations
• Plan and schedule processing activities to ensure cost-effective and timely production
• Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, and other operational inputs
• Monitor and control inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health, hygiene, and safety standards across the plant Drive a strong “safety-first” culture to ensure employee wellbeing
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers for smooth plant operations
• Implement company policies, processes, and operational best practices
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration within the workforce

Job Requirements

Experience

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or processing operations
• Proven experience in managing plant-level operations independently
• Experience in production planning, inventory management, and procurement
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and drive operational excellence 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to manage diverse teams and drive performance
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent operational planning and decision-making capabilities
• High focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

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Job Description

• A Non-Commodity Procurement Manager in Olam Agri is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement of non-commodity goods and services, ensuring cost optimization, supplier performance, operational excellence, compliance, and sustainable sourcing practices. The role drives strategic sourcing initiatives, manages supplier relationships, oversees procurement operations, and ensures the timely availability of engineering spares, services, logistics, and other critical procurement requirements to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement costs within approved budgets and deliver cost optimization.
• Ensure quality and timely availability of engineering spares and services.
• Lead sustainability initiatives across procurement categories.
• Optimize resource utilization and support infrastructure projects for operational efficiency.
• Manage Engineering Spares & Services procurement end-to-end.
• Build, coach, and develop high-performing procurement teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and business objectives.
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and strategic partnerships.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through contingency sourcing and proactive planning.
• Leverage ERP systems and digital procurement tools to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Deliver value through cost benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and strategic negotiations.
• Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Requirements

Experience

• 5–7 years of end-to-end procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or multinational environments.
• Experience in Capex, engineering spares, logistics, freight, service contracts, and indirect procurement.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and procurement transformation projects.
• Knowledge of EXIM processes, customs clearance, and procurement documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA/Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
• CIPS, CPSM, or similar procurement certifications are an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and category management.
• Supplier relationship and contract management.
• Commercial negotiation and cost optimization.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and spend management.
• Procurement compliance and governance.
• Supply chain risk management.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

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Job Description

• The HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic advisor to Manufacturing, Technical and Supply Chain leadership teams, driving HR initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, enhance talent quality, and support high‑performance culture across plant and field operations. The role ensures seamless execution of people processes, workforce planning, capability development, and HR compliance within the manufacturing ecosystem, by effectively partnering with the various COE’s.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to MATS leadership, providing data-driven insights to influence people decisions and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with business units to understand operational priorities and translate them into HR interventions that improve productivity and workforce engagement.
• Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and capability-building strategies aligned with business growth.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Deployment

• Partner with the TA team to attract, assess, and onboard high-quality technical, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain talent.
• Ensure staffing for plants, mills, factories, warehouses, and field operations is aligned with business timelines and manpower budgets.
• Support graduate trainee intake and deployment across technical and manufacturing functions.

Experience

Performance & Capability Development

• Drive the annual performance management cycle, ensuring fairness, quality of evaluations, and leadership accountability.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate functional capability development programs for plant managers, shift supervisors, engineers, quality teams, and supply chain staff.
• Support leadership development pipelines for critical MATS roles.

HR Operations & Process Excellence

• Partner with Plant HR/IR Managers to deliver end‑to‑end people processes including onboarding, confirmations, transfers, exits, HR documentation, and payroll inputs.
• Partner with C&B team to ensure data accuracy and timely updates on HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, HRIS).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify HR processes across manufacturing locations.

Culture, Engagement & Change Management

• Partner with L&D to champion company values and drive culture-building initiatives across plants, warehouses, and field operations.
• Lead engagement activities, pulse surveys, and action planning to improve employee morale and retention.
• Support change management for organizational transformation, restructuring, or process redesign initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from reputed university/ specialization in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field is an advantage, through not mandatory. Certification from institutes such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI is an advantage
• 10–12 years progressive HR experience, with at least 6 years partnering with manufacturing/technical/supply chain operations.
• Proven experience in talent planning, capability development, and improving employee experience in a high‑performance, fast-paced environment.

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Job Description

• As a General Manager- Engineering and Projects in Olam Agri, the person is responsible for leading the engineering function across a multi-site wheat milling operation (minimum three plants) or a large, complex single-site facility, ensuring world-class engineering, maintenance, and utilities performance. The role involves developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance best practices for wheat milling operations exceeding 1,500 MTD across multiple facilities, with exposure to pasta manufacturing assets considered an advantage. The incumbent is expected to lead and execute brownfield and greenfield projects, ensure smooth and efficient utilities operations across all plants, and oversee R&M budget planning and control. The GM will drive cost-efficiency initiatives through OEE improvement, maintenance optimization, and power and steam utility cost reduction programs. The role requires extensive expertise in spare parts management within wheat milling engineering, hands-on experience with Buhler, Ugur, and Alapala milling systems, and a deep understanding of end-to-end flour milling operations, including process optimization and reliability engineering. Additionally, the individual will be accountable for CAPEX planning, budgeting, cost control initiatives, and leading high-performing engineering teams to achieve operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing sites.

Responsibilites

• Proven ability to lead a large Maintenance team, including: 14+ direct employees / 90+ indirect personnel
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Spares Inventory and control to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations.
• Strong experience in designing and implementing an efficient manning structure for the Engineering function across multiple sites.
• Proven capability to manage Business Continuity and EBITDA-related CAPEX below 1.5% of Gross Book Value (GBV).
• Responsible for Repair & Maintenance (R&M) spending and ensuring adherence to approved budget plans.
• Ability to operate effectively in a leadership role that reports directly to the VP – Engineering & MATS Head.
• Experience performing the core responsibilities of a GM – Engineering Manager for a large manufacturing operation such as the TCA plant.
• Proven capability to lead and manage Engineering Leads and plant Engineering teams, with direct reporting relationships across locations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing an effective maintenance strategy for plants and operations within the Business Unit (BU).
• Strong experience in CAPEX and OPEX budgeting, including ensuring implementation adherence and budget compliance.
• Proven track record of leading the design, planning, and implementation of expansion projects within agreed timelines and cost parameters.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cost-saving ideation and drive initiative implementation to deliver cost-efficient maintenance programs.
• Strong focus on operational excellence, reliability improvement, cost optimization, and continuous improvement across engineering and maintenance functions.

Experience

• Ability to coordinate multiple teams concurrently and deliver key business priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management skill. Managing both Internal and External stakeholders for key business results.
• Versatile technical knowledge across various operations and technologies in wheat Mill, and pasta facility.
• Possesses strong communication skill and collaborates with functions within the business to deliver top departmental results.
• Ability to manage complex projects and ensure post-project integration

Qualifications

• BE/B‑Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• 15–20 years of total experience in FMCG/Agri-processing/Engineering.

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Job Description

• As Vice President & Profit Center Head , you will lead one of the critical businesses in  Olam Agri’s Wheat Milling & Pasta portfolio, driving operations and growth initiatives across multiple regions. The role focuses on ensuring profitability, market leadership, and innovation while pursuing expansion through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and related categories such as animal proteins and nutrition.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the global strategic sales and marketing plan to drive growth in the wheat milling  portfolio, covering segments. Provide strategic direction to the B2B team and the Manufacturing organization , with aim to maximize revenue at an optimal cost
• Profit & Loss (P&L) Management:Take full ownership of the business unit's P&L, including financial forecasting, budget management, and ensuring profitability across international operations. Bottom line responsibilities: Completing the budgeted commitments on volumes, GC, overheads, interest EBIDTA and PAT
• Business Development: Identify, evaluate, and pursue new global business opportunities. This includes tracking industry trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to inform strategic decision-making.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage diverse and geographically dispersed global teams, fostering a high-performing culture across functions like sales, marketing, production, nutrition, procurement, quality control, and supply chain.
• Product Innovation & Management: Initiate and assess new product innovations and ensure the product portfolio meets customer needs and market demands in collaboration with R&D and technical teams.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee global operations, ensure smooth execution of projects, timely order fulfillment, and compliance with international industry standards and regulations. 

Job Requirements

Experience

• 15+ years of extensive experience, including senior leadership or P&L roles
• Proven experience in sales, distribution, or Key Account Management roles, particularly in emerging or upcountry markets
• Experience managing country-level and product-level business responsibilities
• Strong understanding of global business environments and international market dynamics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, or a related field
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• High resilience with the ability to manage challenges calmly and effectively
• Strong ownership mindset with end-to-end accountability
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic factors
• Ability to operate effectively in complex international business environments