16/07/2026
Urgently Hiring!!!
Job Title: Production Manager – Cassava & Palm Oil Processing
Location: Ogun State, South West Nigeria
Industry: Agro-processing / FMCG
About the Role
We are a cassava and oil palm processing factory based in Ogun State seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily operations. You will be responsible for running efficient, safe, and profitable production lines for garri, cassava flour/starch, crude palm oil CPO, and palm kernel oil PKO, while ensuring product quality meets NAFDAC and market standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Operations
- Plan and manage daily production schedules for cassava and palm oil lines to meet targets.
- Oversee processing stages: sterilization, digestion, pressing, clarification, drying, frying, and packaging.
- Monitor yield, throughput, and material losses. Implement measures to improve extraction rates and reduce waste.
2. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all processes follow Good Manufacturing Practices GMP and HACCP.
- Work with NAFDAC, SON and other regulators to maintain certifications and product compliance.
- Conduct in-process and finished product quality checks.
3. Team and Labor Management
- Supervise over 20 factory staff and casual labor. Handle shift scheduling, training, and discipline.
- Maintain a safe work environment and enforce PPE and safety protocols.
4. Supply Chain and Maintenance
- Coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery of cassava tubers, fresh palm fruit, and packaging materials.
- Liaise with technicians for preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery.
- Track inventory of raw materials, spares, and finished goods.
5. Reporting and Cost Control
- Prepare daily/weekly production reports on output, losses, downtime, and costs.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in fuel, labor, and materials without compromising quality.
- Work with management to set and achieve production budgets.
Requirements
- B.Sc/HND in Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in agro-processing, preferably cassava, palm oil, or similar perishable crops.
- Practical knowledge of cassava and palm oil processing equipment and workflows.
- Familiarity with NAFDAC, SON, and HACCP standards.
- Proficiency in basic MS Excel/Google Sheets for production tracking. Experience with ERP is an advantage.
- Resident in or willing to relocate to Ogun State. Knowledge of local supply networks in Ijebu, Abeokuta, Sagamu areas is a plus.
Key Qualities We’re Looking For
- Hands-on and resilient: Comfortable on the factory floor and able to solve problems quickly.
- High integrity: Trustworthy with inventory, cash, and production data.
- People manager: Can lead and motivate a large, mostly unskilled workforce.
- Data-driven: Uses numbers to track performance and drive improvements.
- Results-oriented: Focused on hitting targets for yield, cost, and delivery.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to build and scale a growing agro-processing business.
- Performance-based bonuses tied to yield and cost efficiency.
In your application, include:
1. Your highest yield/ extraction rate achieved in a previous role.
2. One example of how you reduced waste or downtime in a factory setting.
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should send CV to [email protected] using the job position as the subject of the mail.
Immediate employment.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Good Luck.
