Process Operator Degumming/Lecithin

Date: 1 Sep 2024

Country: Nigeria

Function: MATS

Sub-Function:

About Olam Agri

Olam Agri supplies food, feed and fiber to meet rising demand and a shift to protein-based diets, particularly in Asian and African countries. Headquartered in Singapore and present on all continents, our value chains include farming, processing, and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of an estimated 2.5 million farmers. Our teams have built leadership positions in many Olam Agri businesses, including rice, flour, animal feed, sesame, cotton, wood, and more. As a purpose-driven company, we aim to contribute positively to the prosperity and well-being of people along our supply chains, the protection and regeneration of our natural resource base, and the fight against climate change.

Job Description

To run Degumming/ Lecithin Plant smoothly by maintaining the production capacity as per plan, reduce the downtime by proper maintenance planning and to produce goods that will pass local and international standards to fulfill customer requirements.
Produce goods that are within the limits of the set quality standard by proper monitoring in both screen and field to correct any deviation from the agreed specifications.
Maintain a smooth operation of degumming/ lecithin plant by proper adjustment of the machines and parameters in order to achieve optimum results of the desired products.
Implement the daily dispatch plan and dispatch gum/Lecithin product on time to avoid any delay in delivery.
Eliminate or reduce the risk in degumming/ Lecithin area by reporting all the significant hazards, issue proper work permits for a particular job with risk assessments, giving Tool Box Talks, listing all the machines that need maintenance and proper hygiene & housekeeping.
Handover the shift properly (face to face) by recalling all previous events, happenings & instructions to the reliever and discuss one by one the shift report contents to avoid lapses of information and ensure smooth shift transition.
Ensure proper adjustments of the centrifuge to have gums that are suitable for Lecithin production.
Adhere with local regulations and international standards to comply with requirements.
Generate daily maintenance list and follow up.
Performing other duties as the shift in charge may direct to increase productivity or meet the plant requirements.

Key Deliverables

Daily Quality Reports.
Lecithin Production Report.
Production Plan (as per contract.
Work Permit System/ Plant Hygiene and Inspection Reports/ Toolbox Talk File/ Hazards Report/ Lecithin Cleaning Report.
Degumming/ Lecithin Production Report.
Adhering the Health and Safety policy and procedure.
Adhering with the Foods Safety policy, training and process.

Requirements

Must have ND engineering. Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Engineering an advantage.
At least with 05 years’ experience in edible oil refinery, 3 years in Degumming/ Lecithin.
Certificates/Trainings related to Health and Safety. IOSH/OSHA exposition an advantage.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance, planning and organizational ability.
Teamwork and Cooperation.
Action Achievement.
Analytical and Problem Solving.
Integrity.
Leadership.

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.