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 at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Engineering Manager - Integrated Feed & Protein
Location: Asaba, Delta Business: Integrated Feed & Protein Department: MATS
Job Description
The Engineering Manager provides strategic and technical leadership to support efficient, reliable, and sustainable manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, enhancing asset performance, and enabling operational effectiveness through the application of best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
As a key partner to cross-functional teams, the engineering manager contributes to the achievement of production, quality, safety, and business objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational discipline. The role plays a vital part in strengthening organizational capability and ensuring that engineering functions support the plant's long-term growth and competitiveness.
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maintain plant machinery and equipment in optimal condition
Monitor operational parameters of plant utilities and equipment to ensure they meet performance benchmarks
Troubleshoot and resolve engineering and technical issues promptly to minimize impact on production
Support and contribute to the installation, commissioning, and optimization of plant machinery and systems
Promote and enforce adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and engineering best practices throughout plant operations
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and quality control to drive improvements in plant productivity and reliability
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
Require 12 to 15 years of professional experience in plant engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing roles.
Prefer prior experience in Animal Feed industry, FMCG, food processing, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Consider exposure to maintenance systems, utilities management, and overall plant operations as a significant advantage.