Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.
Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Lagos
About the Job
- This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily beverage production operations.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all production activities for manufacturing (Beverages).
- 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.
- Execute daily production plans and schedules, working closely with the Plant 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.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or an MBA is required
- Must have 12-15 years of experience in an FMCG, particularly beverage manufacturing
- 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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online