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Job Description

This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily biscuit production operations during assigned shifts. This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards, safety protocols, and operational efficiency. The role will lead, motivate, and monitor a team of production staff, ensuring that all activities align with company policies, standards, and objectives.

Key Deliverables

Shift Management

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities for biscuit manufacturing during assigned shifts.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively to meet production targets and optimize workflow.
• Ensure the production line runs smoothly by monitoring equipment and resolving operational issues promptly.

Production Planning and Execution

• Execute daily production plans and schedules, working closely with the Production Manager to meet production targets.
• Ensure that all products meet specified quality and quantity requirements.
• Monitor and control production parameters to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift.

Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to implement corrective actions for any quality deviations.
• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality protocols are strictly followed on the production floor.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal safety policies, such as hygiene and food safety standards.
• Address potential safety hazards or incidents immediately.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Objective/Goal-oriented mentality
• Computer skills e.g., MS Office, SAP
• Ability to work with data and present for decision making
• Commitment to team leadership
• Ability to learn and apply best practices
• Ability to organize and plan Team tasks
• Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs
• Ability to overcome obstacles and organizational skill necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Problem solving
• Hands on extraction process, wenger machine will be an added advantage

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented HR Business Partner to support our Commercial & Procurement functions across Nigeria. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner, providing comprehensive HR support and guidance to managers and employees, while ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires a proactive individual with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and a willingness to work anywhere within Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Commercial & Procurement leadership team, providing guidance on all HR-related matters.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support business goals and drive organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with managers to address employee relations issues, performance management, and talent development needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support organizational change initiatives and ensure smooth transitions.

Talent Management & Development:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and selection to onboarding, ensuring timely and effective hiring processes.
• Identify training and development needs and implement programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
• Support talent management initiatives, including performance reviews, succession planning, and career development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes employee engagement and retention.

Strategic Effectiveness

Compensation & Benefits:

• Conduct salary benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitive compensation packages.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on compensation-related matters.
• Experience in compensation planning and implementation.

Payroll and Data Management:

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for assigned business units, by the payroll and employee data officer
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Ensure the Payroll and Employee Data Officer maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR data.
• Work with the Payroll and Employee Data Officer in generating HR reports and analytics to support decision-making.

Employee Relations:

• Manage employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Promote a positive and harmonious work environment.

Commercial & Procurement Focus:

• Develop a strong understanding of the Commercial & Procurement business units and their specific HR needs.
• Provide HR support tailored to the unique requirements of these functions.
• Partner with Commercial & Procurement leaders to address talent challenges and support business growth.

Requirements

• Willingness to work anywhere in Nigeria.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level) and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting Commercial & Procurement functions (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Nigerian labor laws and regulations.
• Experience in payroll and data management.
• Demonstrable compensation experience.

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Job Description

Olam’s division is looking for a dynamic go-getter to lead the sales efforts in the region. You must have an eye for detail, the ability to set and drive aggressive sales targets and a strong ability to build performance cultures within your team. The profile involves setting objectives to achieve the top and bottom-line results of the region as per the business plan within the defined budget. You will plan and drive the distribution and coverage objectives set for the year and develop and retain a high-performance oriented team. The incumbent would also be called to plan and execute sales promotional & market development activities and ensure that any new product launches and sales distribution objectives are met.

Strategic Effectiveness

• Strong planning skills, building the regional sales plan as per the organizational distribution segment strategy.
• Building and driving the quarterly sales and revenue targets, ensuring regional sales objectives are achieved.
• A keen eye on performance, managing ground activities as per plans and objectives and taking remedial action in cases of deviations.

Operational Effectiveness

• Be the centre of the action, control and guide sales and distribution activities within the region.
• You would have strong market connects, identify and report competitor activities within the region. Plan the necessary actions to counter them and to protect your market share.
• Build strong relationships with the distribution channel, co-ordinate for field requirements and support distributors.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Be the people person, the one-point source of motivation and guidance for the diverse and often large local teams across country/region.
• Plan and execute product training, team development activities and build a robust performance culture within the team.

Requirements

• A flair for sales, numbers should be like second nature to you.
• Good knowledge of the region and its geography and demographics.
• MBA with 3 - 5 years of post-qualification industry experience.
• Prior experience in sales and distribution required.

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Job Description

National Category Manager heads Sales (GM Sales) and Trade Marketing for Beverages category for Nigeria covering all channels. The incumbent would be responsible for developing the category sales strategies, undertake channel development and coach & lead the Beverages sales team to achieve the sales AOP plans & KPIs. The incumbent will be based in Lagos and will lead a dedicated Beverages team of Regional Managers, Assistant RSMs, ASMs & SOs. This role reports into the Vice President – Sales, Nigeria.

Key Deliverables

• Develop sales strategies for Nigeria Beverages category by identifying trade insights and growth opportunities to drive incremental volume growth. Contribute to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) exercise development by identifying medium to long term growth pillars to position Olam to gain share in a competitive and ambiguous environment
• Undertake complete ownership of Beverages monthly sales plan achievement (Volume, Distribution and Secondary KPIs) for all channels of Nigeria. Oversee Van operations with the help of National Fleet Manager and identify ways to drive effectiveness of Van capacity utilization
• Develop a robust trade promotion plan via a nuanced approach of brand, pack, channel and geography strategy and cascade to regional teams with granular plans & milestones. Monitor and drive the plan execution through robust weekly reviews with regional teams
• Collaborate with Marketing to roll-out Shopper interventions and Trade Activation plans to dial-up Visibility, Shelf share and Tertiary sales
• Continually evaluate and optimize the Beverages GTM by developing deep channel, customer & category understanding via trade visits
• Effectively utilize Trade Spends budget to achieve category goals. Oversee monthly reconciliation and timely trade payout settlements by liaising with Finance
• Continually monitor and strengthen commercial hygiene of sales reporting, trade claims, asset tracking
• Establish and embed a daily Sales Ops rhythm with the help of Sales Enablers and Performance score cards. Leverage Sales Analyst to drive reporting Systems including DSRs, Retail cards, Activation trackers, Monthly reporting, Trade claims, Damage & Shortage claims
• Monitor the Category redistribution aspects on a regular basis (Outlet Mapping, Coverage, Attendance, PJP Compliance, Bill Productivity) and identify plans to strengthen our distribution
• Oversee Distributor Management policies and identify ways to improve efficiency on Order Management, Stock Management, Credit Management and Profitability. Build rapport with top distributors across Nigeria and continually engage with them to identify & translate emerging trends into sales plans
• Lead & coach the field sales team members through in-market presence and role-model Olam values. Work with the National Capability Lead to identify ongoing capability development needs of the Beverages category team and embed regular training & up-skilling to improve effectiveness. Lead the annual Sales DC (Development Center) exercise to build talent pipeline
• In-charge of Field-force Sales Incentive plans and R&R programs

Requirements

• Candidate with extensive experience of Sales, Trade Marketing, and/or Route to Market & Sales Capability Development across multiple geographies/ cities
• Must have experience of designing & implementing Trade Activation programs and demonstrated experience of rolling out initiatives to win share in competitive markets
• Minimum 12+ years of work experience in leading Foods & Beverages company. Preference would be given to those who have demonstrated experience – in part or full – of Beverages industry
• Tier 1 Premier Institute MBA preferred

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Key Performance Matrices

• Actively participate in the preparation of the annual budgets, comparison of actual performance against the budget, identifying and analyzing variance devise and monitor the implementation of necessary actions.
• Driving Business performance through analytics on Portfolio management / Category
• Development Reporting of Financials.
• Responsible for successful M&A of new businesses, transfer pricing etc. developing accounting & financial policies, systems controls for new & existing businesses.
• Financial reporting - Timely MIS and Financials ensuring compliance of statutory date lines.
• Legal, Regulatory & Statutory Compliance - ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements
• Smooth operation of the MIS and computerized accounting system and take necessary actions for systems upgrading to cope with the changing requirements.
• Development and setting in place of an effective management accounting function within the organization, in order to provide leadership to organizational improvement initiatives.
• Identify and assess the relevant techniques to be adopted and supervise and guide the management accounting towards implementation.
• Efficient management of the treasury function including projection of future cash flows, arranging adequate funds to meet day to day requirements and ensure that the disbursements are within the approved operational cash flows. This includes liaising with banks, monitoring of daily cash balances and submission of cash flow statements.
• To initiate, review, assess and implement programs to continuously improve the productivity of all processes and systems within the organization and to advise and guide the operational managers in carrying out workflow analysis and other techniques for systems improvement and cost management.
• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and analysis to support decision-making at Board and JV meetings. Offer insights into financial performance, business opportunities, and risk assessments to align with the organization’s goals and ensure seamless communication with stakeholders.

Key Deliverables

• Business Financial Insights - Demonstrates in-depth knowledge on financial/ management accounting principles to be able to accurately reflect the business performance. Develops business appropriate financial insights to be able to provide timely and accurate financial advise in response to business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Controls, Compliance & Assurance - Demonstrates ability to evaluate risks and business issues determining their impact on the management audit, developing and/or modifying audit procedures as required. Also, ensures compliance to legal and secretarial requirements as well as functioning within the norms of statutory audit regulations respective to country/ business.
• Reporting & Process Efficiencies - Demonstrates conceptual ability to ideate and implement robust systems and processes suited to business/ country. Also displays accuracy and efficiency in MIS reporting, budgeting, EOY forecasting by ensuring compliance to appropriate systems & processes.
• Business Partnering - Displays a combination of commercial, financial and analytical mindset that provides support central to overall business success. Demonstrates direct accountability –equal mandate with the business to support the rapid growth stepping up to new platforms

Requirements

• Chartered accountant, ACCA with experience of 15 years, with minimum experience of 5 years as an FC or CFO managing end to end financials
• Key strengths would be team management, problem solving, decision making and value orientation
• Commercial Acumen to support businesses in their growth plans