Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.
Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.
1). Maintenance Manager
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Overview of Position
- To organize and control all aspects of the maintenance function maintaining all processes and buildings to the required company standards.
Key Performance Matrices include
- Optimize utilization of processing and quality resources in the country to derive maximum capacity utilization and efficiencies and to eliminate controllable losses and minimize the impact of non-controllable losses
- Manage external contractors in a cost-effective manner – seek to challenge their costs and performance to ensure cost effective yet quality service.
- Through managers, maintain and administer all personnel records and systems relating to employees (excluding records of sickness, absenteeism and holidays, recorded in the General Office).
- Maintain and monitor processes in respect of breakdown and performance. (Running hours; kW/t; capacity per hour against set targets. (KPI) React to variances.
- Ensure hygiene standards in all areas are maintained to the highest standards at a minimum above those required by BRC.
- Through respective managers, ensure the safe keeping of all company agreements, financial instruments etc.
- Ensure the Health and Safety of all subordinates within Company guidelines and current legislation.
- Ensure all functional management are aware of the correct codes of practice, both statutory and advisory, that govern accepted standards of safe operation at all premises. Ensure production plant causes the minimum of dust and noise both internally and externally.
- By regular site inspection and training, ensure full employee awareness of safe working practices and their role in maintaining the required standards. (ongoing exercise)
- Through managers identify personnel training needs. Actively promote training and personal development on site. (Costs to be controlled within agreed budgets).
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering, QEHS, HACCP related certification Job related courses and training
- 8+ years’ experience of handling maintenance, utilities and projects in several jobs as Mechanical/Electrical engineer and project related management.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). Procurement Manager
Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Function: Non Commodity Procurement
Sub-Function: Non Commodity Procurement
Job Description
- Leads evaluation and selection of suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost, and capability.
- Procurement of General, consumable Items (MRO Items), AGO, Raw material and capex
- Participates in the development of sourcing strategies.
- Make purchase orders, job orders as the case may be and follow up with vendors for timely delivery of the goods and services.
- Looks for productivity gains, which may include working with Improvement Leaders and Service Center personnel.
- Looks for alternative sources, through individual research, and working with other Buyers, Sr. Buyers, and Executive Buyers.
- Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; involved with resolving operational issues.
- Documents issues for quality, service, safety, and supply (into the Sourcing quality data bases) and resolves issues with suppliers.
- Identifies and drives continuous improvement.
- Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance and interaction.
- Negotiates and delivers savings to meet business requirements and company objectives
Key Deliverables
- Understands market dynamics, labor rates/market rates, etc. that may impact buy.
- Uses Auction Tools, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and/or sealed bids.
- Creates leveraged agreements as appropriate.
- Calculates and reports accomplishments in all appropriate systems.
- Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
- manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability
- Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts.
- End to end process knowledge of Import & Export of commodity and consumable items.
- Well Versed with process of EXIM Certification & documentation process.
- Understanding local government EXIM rules and regulation.
- Resolve all conflicts with vendors and other stakeholders.
- Share all relevant documents with Finance for timely payment
- Train subordinates and guide the team for better performance.
Requirements
- Engineering Degree is required.
- Master’s or MBA degree in fields such as business administration, finance, is preferred.
- Strong preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification
- Should have passed engineering +MBA preferred from a good institute and have 5-7 years’ experience in handling end to end procurement in a mass manufacturing company.
- Good Hands on Contract Management.
- Experience in DIRECT Procurement of General and consumable Items. (MRO Items), AGO , packaging material and asset purchases.
- High competency level in SAP MM,SAP Ariba.
- Well Versed with process of EXIM Certification & documentation process.
- Strong leadership capabilities, excellent negotiation and analytical skills
- Good knowledge of engineering spares and consumables
- Able to work in multicultural environment and able to work independently.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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3). Maintenance Manager – TP
Location: Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Function: Not Applicable
Sub-Function: Not Applicable
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
- Ensuring compliance to engineering norms, policies and procedures of the company with the objective of achieving a zero breakdown culture in collaboration with all stakeholders by constantly developing, planning and implementing maintenance best practices and training of plant personnel.
Improve business processes on maintenance & engineering:
- Develop, plan and implement good maintenance practices to ensure effective asset utilization
- Analyze breakdowns and put corrective measures to improve Availability and OEE
- Lead the PM Pillar team in Operational Excellence program and support other pillars on engineering related requirements
- Ensure compliance to Safety and Food Safety requirements from engineering & maintenance function
- Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements
- Review and monitor operating budgets
Ensure uninterrupted functioning of plant utilities:
- Responsible for functioning of plant utilities which include captive power generation, water treatment plant, chillers, air compressors and effluent treatment plants
- Maintaining equipment in utilities in good working condition through regular monitoring and asset care
- Coordination with OEM’s/service providers for finalization and execution of maintenance contracts
- Management of fuels including PNG, CNG, Diesel etc to ensue availability at lowest cost
- Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements
- Review and monitor operating budgets on energy costs
Key Deliverables
Spares & Cost Management:
- Review requirements of spares and ensure availability
- Review cost of spares and maintenance and energy for adherence to budgets
- Develop alternate vendors to improve performance and cost
- Management of engineering stores with effective 5S and inventory management
- Monitor specific fuel & energy consumption at each stage, review and work towards reduction of consumption & costs
Risk Management:
- Review and report compliance status for identified risks
- Report all business risk related non-conformances and escalation.
- Report to all concerned stake holders on business risk in this area.
- Liaise with statutory , regulatory and government agencies
Projects:
- Selection of Capacity, Capability, Appropriate Technology, Energy requirements etc. for Opex and Capex Projects as and when required
- Execute implementation of projects within timelines and cost
- Assist in commissioning and start-up of new projects
- Validate engineering aspects during scale up trials and share trial reports to all stakeholders
Requirements
- BE / B. Tech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from a reputed institute
- 10+ years of experience in FMCG companies of repute, preferably food manufacturing with a minimum of 3 years of experience as Head of Maintenance/Engineering department
- A hands-on experience of implementing TPM or WCM/Manufacturing Excellence is a must. Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma would be an added advantage
- Experience of managing engineering function of a food manufacturing plant
- Hands on experience of managing utilities section
- Strong analytical & problem solving skills
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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4). Mechanical Technician
Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Function: MATS
Sub-Function: MATS-Common
Job Description
- Assisting the mechanical engineer with mechanical design and maintenance tasks.
- Installing and performing diagnostic tests on mechanical systems.
- Read and interpret drawing plans for proposed equipment fabrication in order to prepare the layout for parts assembly.
- Developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
- Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs.
- Documenting processes and maintaining mechanical service records.
- Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies.
- Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
- Training co-workers on the safe and efficient use of mechanical machinery and equipment.
- Maintaining a tidy work environment and adhering to industry regulations.
Key Deliverables
- Always ensure that all jobs are carried out safely
- 100% compliance on ECLOTO for any energy isolation
- Always follow the safety norms and safety permits and keep them updated
- Use appropriate PPEs while carrying out jobs
- Ensure all the working areas are clean during and after work
- Obey & Observe instructions by Team Leads during execution of all the jobs related to safety and quality
Requirements
- HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Mechanical Technician in a related industry.
- Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Proficiency in mechanical design and diagnostic testing software.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Great organizational and time management abilities.
- Willingness to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs outside of business hours.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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5). Agro Boiler Operator
Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Function: MATS
Job Description
- To handle the Maintenance & Trouble Shooting in Mechanical/electrical side of Boiler & auxillaries.
- Co-ordinate with electrical team for the regular trouble shooting of Boiler & auxiliaries.
- Rigorously follow the preventive maintenance schedule for Boiler on regular basis & keep all records certified by Boiler Engineer
- Able to compile data and write reports regarding breakdowns, root cause analysis (RCA), key performance indices (KPI)
- Ensure the maintenance of steam traps, strainers, condensate recovery tanks & pumps
- Ensure no safety incidents happen in his area of work, follow LOTO for any maintenance jobs & work permits.
- Daily capturing of steam generation, water consumption, fuel consumption, steam to fuel ratio & other boiler parameters.
- Analyse the daily variations in the readings & discuss with Mechanical manager
- Propose improvements on equipment uptime and based on daily observations
- Keep history on equipment daily readings & activity records.
- Take part in new projects execution related to Boiler & steam distribution system
Key Deliverables
- Always ensure that all jobs are carried out safely
- 100% compliance on ECLOTO for any energy isolation
- Always follow the safety norms and safety permits and keep them updated
- Give safety orientation to all workers from time to time
- Use appropriate PPEs while carrying out jobs
- Ensure all the working areas are clean all the time
- Coordinate with safety and quality team for execution of all the jobs related to safety and quality
- Shows responsibility for safety of third-party employees.
- Ensure other staff and parties work conform with all safety rules
Requirements
- Good organizer and communicator, should be able to collect data and make reports
- 3 – 5 years maintenance planning experience in the manufacturing sector.
- Good technical insight and able to trouble shoot
- Team player
- Quality & safety conscious
- Hands on experience in various process equipment and Utility
- Computer skill required
- Able to efficiently perform internet searches and research
- Able to read and interpret vendors manuals and drawings
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with the personnel, contractors, vendors OEM suppliers and management.
- Ability to write detailed maintenance report
- Committed to safety and teamwork
- Ability to learn and apply maintenance best practices
- Must have the ability to overcome obstacles and have the organizational skill necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate ability to be proactive in problem solving and to lead the resolution of equipment problems.
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: