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Plant Head - Integrated Feed & Protein

Olam Agri · Kaduna

Olam AgriKadunaPosted 2 November 2026

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Kaduna, Nigeria
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Business: Integrated Feed & Protein

Department: MATS

Job Description

The Plant Head at Olam Agri is responsible for overall management of day to day plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost effective manufacturing.

The role oversees all core plant functions including production, processing, quality, engineering, projects, and QEHS while ensuring compliance with food safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.

Based at Kaduna, the plant head drives operational excellence, cost efficiency, and workforce productivity, working closely with central functions to deliver consistent performance and continuous improvement in line with Olam Agri s manufacturing standards

Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily plant operations including production, processing, quality, engineering, projects, and QEHS to ensure uninterrupted and compliant functioning

Ensure adherence to quality systems and food safety standards through regular review of shop floor operations, audits, and corrective actions

Optimize production costs by monitoring OEEs, wastages, conversion costs, and variances, and driving root cause analysis and improvement actions

Lead QEHS initiatives in coordination with the Central Quality team and implement sustainable systems to maintain performance gains

Drive engineering excellence through preventive maintenance, cost-controlled repairs, and timely execution of projects within scope, cost, and timelines

Manage industrial relations by leading discussions with unions, maintaining industrial discipline, and improving labor productivity

Prepare and control plant budgets for manpower, energy, materials, maintenance, and overheads, ensuring effective budgetary control

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a reputable institute

15 to 20 years of experience in plant management and manufacturing operations

Strong exposure to project execution and large plant operations

Prior experience in a leading FMCG organization is mandatory

Knowledgeable in compliance systems.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Wheat Operation Executive

Plant Head - Integrated Feed & Protein

https://www.myjobmag.com/apply-now/1376470

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