Olam Agri is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Plant Head – Integrated Feed & Protein at its Kaduna Factory, Nigeria.
The successful candidate will oversee the overall management of plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing processes.
Also see: Engineering Manager – Integrated Feed & Protein at Olam Agri Holdings Pte Ltd
Quick Summary of Plant Head – Integrated Feed & Protein at Olam Agri Holdings
| Employer | Olam Agri Holdings Pte Ltd |
| Job Category | Job |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job title | Plant Head – Integrated Feed & Protein |
| Location | Kaduna Factory, Nigeria |
| Qualification: | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Job Experience | 12–15 Years |
| Application Deadline | Not stated |
About Olam Agri Holdings Pte Ltd
Olam Agri is a significant agribusiness operating across a range of industries with a concentration on food, feed and fiber. The company works along agricultural value chains, linking producers, processors and buyers and supporting food security and the development of agricultural sectors.
Its Integrated Feed & Protein division is one of Nigeria’s largest producers of animal feed and day old chicks. The company operates some of the country’s main poultry feed mills and day old chick production units in Kaduna and Kwara states.
Olam Agri also has an aqua feed production factory in Nigeria, said to be the first of its sort in Sub-Saharan Africa. These enterprises, along with its poultry feed manufacturing facilities, help to meet the expanding need for animal protein, poultry production and aquaculture goods in Nigeria.
For more information about the business, visit the official Olam Agri Integrated Feed & Protein website.
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
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a reputable institute
- Knowledgeable in compliance systems
How to Apply for the Plant Head Job at Olam Agri
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through Olam Agri’s official recruitment process.
Applicants are required to complete all necessary steps in the application process, including submitting an updated resume or CV, to be considered for the vacancy.
Application instructions:
- Visit the official Olam Agri Job portal
- Click Apply now
- Complete the online application process.
- Upload your updated CV or resume and provide all requested information.
- Submit your application for consideration.
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