The Operations Manager is responsible for driving end-to-end factory performance across production, process control, resource utilization, and operational discipline within Matna's 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
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Food Technology, Production Management, or a related technical field
8 - 12 years' experience in FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing environments
Minimum of 4 - 6 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).