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- Lagos, Nigeria
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Department: Operations / Production
Reports To: Managing Director
Role Summary
ARN Foods Limited is seeking a highly experienced Plant Manager to lead and optimise its rice mill operations. The role involves overseeing end-to-end production, ensuring efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full rice mill operations (paddy intake, parboiling, drying, milling, polishing, grading, and packaging).
Deliver production targets while ensuring cost efficiency and minimal waste.
Maintain strict quality standards and compliance with NAFDAC, SON, and export requirements.
Oversee plant maintenance to minimise downtime and improve equipment performance.
Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, and logistics for seamless operations.
Enforce HSE standards and promote a strong safety culture.
Lead and develop plant teams, ensuring high performance and accountability.
Monitor KPIs (output, recovery rate, downtime, cost efficiency) and report to management.
Qualification/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
8–12 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in senior-level FMCG factory or plant management.
Strong expertise in rice mill commissioning, operations, and machinery.
Proven experience managing large-scale production facilities.
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with production planning, maintenance systems, and quality control.
Familiarity with ERP systems and plant automation tools.
Core Competencies
Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation
Leadership & Team Management
Cost Control & Efficiency Management
Strategic Thinking & Execution
Strong Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: career@arnfoods.com using the position as subject of email.
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