General Manager

Job Summary
The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of Matnas cassava starch processing plant ensuring that operations run with discipline efficiency safety and consistent quality in line with international standards.

This role integrates Production Quality Assurance Maintenance Supply Chain Commercial Finance Security and People functions into a single high-performing operational system. The General Manager ensures that factory activities translate into optimal capacity utilization minimal waste controlled costs and reliable output that meets customer and export requirements.

The position requires strong operational leadership with the ability to align people process and performance within a structured manufacturing environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and coordination of all plant operations to ensure smooth efficient and safe production activities
• Align Production QA Maintenance Supply Chain Commercial Finance Security and People teams toward common operational goals
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards safety practices and process discipline across the factory
• Drive operational efficiency through proper planning supervision and resource utilization
• Oversee production planning to ensure optimal plant capacity utilization and minimal downtime
• Ensure effective raw material management yield optimization and waste reduction across processing activities
• Strengthen coordination between commercial demand and production output to prevent overproduction and stock aging
• Maintain strong oversight of maintenance practices to ensure equipment reliability and minimal production interruptions
• Ensure proper inventory control documentation and operational reporting across departments
• Provide structured operational reports and insights to executive management for decision-making
• Foster a culture of accountability professionalism and continuous improvement across all teams

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Management Food Technology or related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• Minimum of 1215 years experience in FMCG food processing agro-processing or industrial manufacturing environments
• At least 7 years in a senior operational leadership role managing factory or plant operations
• Strong understanding of production processes quality standards maintenance systems and supply chain coordination
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams within a processing or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing shift-based operations and large operational workforces
• Strong knowledge of operational planning cost control and process optimization
• Excellent leadership decision-making and organizational skills
• High level of discipline accountability and professionalism suitable for a high-performance factory environment

Additional Information :

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5-day workweek.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee Spouse 4 children).   
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling   

Office base: Ondo State

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time