Assistant Production Manager 1

Date: 6 Dec 2024

Country: Nigeria

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

About Us

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. Through our purpose to 'Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems', Olam aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST.

Product Information

Packaged Foods

Olam PFB manufactures and markets a range of branded packaged food products to consumers across multiple African markets. Over the last decade, the PFB business has established regional brand and market leadership positions in multiple consumer categories across targeted markets in West Africa. Packaged Foods Business portfolio currently counts eight key brands that are marketed to more than ten South and West African markets. Our R&D teams, working closely with marketing, have helped us surprise and delight our consumers through differentiated and innovative products. The consumer categories we are present in West Africa include Tomato Paste, Instant Noodles, Instant Beverages, Biscuits, Confectioneries, Edible Oil, Pasta, and Dairy.

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

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.