Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for driving end-to-end factory performance across production process control resource utilization and operational discipline within Matnas cassava starch processing plant.

This role ensures that daily operations consistently deliver high-quality output at optimal yield minimal waste reduced downtime and controlled cost while maintaining strict adherence to safety quality and process standards required for food-grade and export-compliant production.

The Operations Manager translates production plans into efficient well-coordinated plant activities that maximize equipment uptime raw material utilization workforce productivity and finished product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily plant operations across processing utilities material flow and shift activities to ensure smooth uninterrupted production
• Drive process discipline and standard operating procedures across all stages of cassava starch processing
• Optimize raw material utilization to improve yield and reduce process losses and waste
• Minimize equipment downtime through close coordination with maintenance and proactive operational planning
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety quality assurance and operational compliance standards
• Monitor production flow to prevent bottlenecks rework off-spec output and inefficiencies
• Align manpower deployment with production priorities to improve productivity and accountability
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure consistent production of export-grade food-grade starch
• Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure availability of raw materials and efficient finished goods handling
• Enforce safety standards housekeeping and operational order across the factory floor
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency cost control and process reliability

Provide structured operational reporting and insights to senior management for decision-making

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in engineering Industrial Chemistry Food Technology Production Management or a related technical field
• 812 years experience in FMCG food processing agro-processing or industrial manufacturing environments
• Minimum of 46 years in a production or operations leadership role within a factory setting
• Strong understanding of process optimization yield improvement and waste reduction in a processing plant
• Experience managing shift operations manpower planning and cross-functional coordination
• Solid knowledge of food safety quality standards and operational compliance requirements
• Practical experience working with maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Demonstrated ability to enforce process discipline and operational structure on the factory floor
• Strong problem-solving decision-making and team leadership capability
• Proficiency in operational reporting production planning and performance monitoring

• Collaborate with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to align market demand with production planning and inventory flow
• Support customer education initiatives on product applications quality specifications and usage benefits

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