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: Wheat Operation Executive
Location: Lagos Job type: Full-time Business: Wheat Milling & Pasta Department: MATS
Job Description
To oversee the safe, efficient, and accurate receipt, handling, storage, and transfer of bulk wheat through to mills supply.
The role is responsible for maximizing throughput, inventory accuracy, minimizing losses and downtime, and driving operational excellence through effective stock management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement practices.
Responsibilities
Wheat Handling (Bulk wheat receipt and transfer)
Aupervise the unloading of bulk wheat vessels to factory silos and wheat transfer to mills
Manage optimal run of unloading and conveying systems
Monitor equipment and operations to maintain optimal throughput of vessel discharge and mill transfer per milling requirements
Wheat Stock Management:
Coordinate daily and monthly stock taking to ensure inventory accuracy
Track and maintain stock aging and FIFO
Track and report stock variance to maintain stock integrity
Quality and Food safety:
Coordinate fumigation schedules and pest control measures in coordination with EHS functions.
Collaborate with the Quality Control (QC) team to address quality concerns standards.
Equipment Maintenance and Operational excellence:
Ensure all conveying machines, and cleaning machinery are in proper working condition.
Coordinate performance review -SHO, DOR and WOR
Report and follow up on equipment repairs and preventive maintenance schedules with the engineering team.
Responsible for autonomous maintenance of conveying and cleaning machines.
Recordkeeping and Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of wheat intake, stock levels, and transfers to the mill.
Manage SAP GRN postings and track SAP V physical variances
Prepare and submit daily/weekly operational reports to the Wheat Operations Manager.
Track key metrics such as throughput rates, downtime and OEE, GMP compliance, and safety compliance metrics.
Safety and Operational Standards:
Enforce adherence to safety protocols and operational SOPs across all activities.
Conduct safety checks on storage and handling equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Lead safety observations reporting and closure and promote a culture of safety among team members.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering
6 years + of Agri processing/FMCG production experience
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of conveying systems and Bulk handling systems
Analytical Skills: Ability to monitor and analyze operational data for efficiency and quality improvement.
Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to address operational challenges effectively.
Communication: Clear and concise reporting and team coordination skills.
Proficiency in using MS Excel