Olam International was established in 1989 with 1 product in 1 country, trading cashew from Nigeria into India. Today we are a leading agri-business operating from seed to shelf in 65 countries, supplying food and industrial raw materials to over 13,800 customers worldwide. Our team of 23,000 employees has built a leadership position in many businesses including cocoa, coffee, cashew, rice and cotton. We have 44 different products across 16 platforms.
Olam is committed to responsible growth, and believes that it is only by doing business in a sustainable way that long-term value for all stakeholders can be delivered. Olam is revolutionising seed to shelf supply chains through the Olam Sustainability Standard. Each step of Olam’s value chain is being examined to identify and implement measures to sustainably deliver products across all of its geographies by 2020.
Olam’s initiatives in rural communities are one aspect of this, and in 2010 The Olam Livelihood Charter (OLC) was launched to set a benchmark for projects that incorporate all eight charter Principles of finance, improved yield, labour practices, market access, quality, traceability, social investment and environmental impact. Today we manage 30 OLC initiatives and another 160 beyond the programme, from rural electrification and water facilities to building health centres and schools.Job Description
This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily biscuit production operations during assigned shifts. This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards, safety protocols, and operational efficiency. The role will lead, motivate, and monitor a team of production staff, ensuring that all activities align with company policies, standards, and objectives.
Key Deliverables
Shift Management
Supervise and coordinate all production activities for biscuit manufacturing during assigned shifts.
Allocate manpower and resources effectively to meet production targets and optimize workflow.
Ensure the production line runs smoothly by monitoring equipment and resolving operational issues promptly.
Production Planning and Execution
Execute daily production plans and schedules, working closely with the Production Manager to meet production targets.
Ensure that all products meet specified quality and quantity requirements.
Monitor and control production parameters to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift.
Quality Assurance
Collaborate with the Quality Control team to implement corrective actions for any quality deviations.
Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality protocols are strictly followed on the production floor.
Safety and Compliance
Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal safety policies, such as hygiene and food safety standards.
Address potential safety hazards or incidents immediately.
Requirements
Ability to communicate clearly
Good Interpersonal skills
Objective/Goal-oriented mentality
Computer skills e.g., MS Office, SAP
Ability to work with data and present for decision making
Commitment to team leadership
Ability to learn and apply best practices
Ability to organize and plan Team tasks
Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs
Ability to overcome obstacles and organizational skill necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Problem solving
Hands on extraction process, wenger machine will be an added advantage