Head of Engineering

Date: 5 Dec 2024

Country: Nigeria

Function: MATS

Sub-Function: MATS-Common

Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.

Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

Job Description

Responsible for establishing & implementing effective maintenance program for all IFP assets - Poultry feed at Kaduna & Ilorin, Fish feed at Ilorin and Day-old-chick farms & hatchery at Kaduna and Soya Crush Solvent Extraction Operation at Ilorin
Responsible for all IFP greenfield & brownfield capex projects.
Responsible for utilities operations across the Plants
Responsible for R&M budget preparation and control
Lead Cost Efficiency improvement initiatives, e.g. OEE enhancement, Utilities (power/steam) cost reduction etc.

Key Deliverables

Effective Maintenance strategy for the Plants and operations within the BU
Capex and Opex budgeting and implementation adherence
Lead design, planning and implementation of expansion projects within timeframe, and cost
Lead cost saving ideation and initiative implementation to deliver cost efficient maintenance programs.

Strategic Effectiveness

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 Feed Mill, Hatchery operation and Solvent Extraction plants.
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

Requirements

BE/B-tech in mechanical engineering (Masters degree would be an added advantage)
Minimum 15 years experience in FMCG in the Engineering field, of which 5 years minimum must have been in Engineering leadership role.
Must have managed the engineering function for a multi-site operation (at least 3 plants) or a very large single site.
Must have managed project of >$10Mn
Experience in multiple processes / large operation.

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.