PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR AT OLAM FOOD INGREDIENTS (OFI) | PRODUCTION JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) - As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber and technically rigorous Production Supervisor to anchor our dairy manufacturing operations in Lagos. In the world of high-fidelity dairy ingredients, success is defined by "Throughput Integrity", the ability to harmonize complex mechanical systems with stringent food safety protocols to meet global demand. This role is designed for an "Operational Architect" with 3–5 years of experience in FMCG/Packaging who can blend "Engineering Logic" with the "Leadership Grit" required to manage multidisciplinary teams and optimize high-speed production lines.

Your mission is to ensure "Absolute Production Fluidity and Food Safety Sovereignty." You will be the primary steward of the production floor: responsible for meeting aggressive quotas, troubleshooting sophisticated machinery, and upholding HACCP and Lean/Six Sigma standards. If you possess a "Problem-Solving Mindset" under pressure, a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and a passion for dairy innovation, we want you to drive our manufacturing sovereignty.

Requirements:

1. Production Architecture & Oversight

• Schedule Governance: Supervise the production floor to meet millimetric daily, weekly, and monthly output schedules and quotas.

• Workflow Optimization: Implement continuous improvement strategies to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce waste, and maximize the efficiency of dairy manufacturing and packaging processes.

• Resource Stewardship: Maintain accurate, detailed records of material usage and production output, ensuring high levels of fiscal and operational transparency.

2. Quality & Food Safety Sovereignty

• Compliance Rigor: Ensure all dairy products adhere strictly to global food safety standards, including HACCP, sanitation protocols, and rigorous quality control procedures.

• Quality Benchmarking: Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure every batch meets both company-specific and international industry standards.

• Clean-Room Governance: Oversee sanitation cycles and environmental controls essential for dairy ingredient integrity.

3. Technical Leadership & Performance Engineering

• Machine Troubleshooting: Monitor the performance of automated packaging and processing equipment, conducting real-time troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

• Team Mentorship: Manage, schedule, and train production staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance.

• Safety Advocacy: Enforce total compliance with safety regulations and procedures, protecting both the human and physical capital of the plant.

4. Cross-Functional Synergy & Reporting

• Collaborative Logic: Coordinate seamlessly with Maintenance, Logistics, and QA teams to ensure equipment uptime and smooth raw material intake/finished goods dispatch.

• Performance Reporting: Prepare high-fidelity production reports and staff timesheets for management review, providing data-driven insights for process refinement.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• Experience: 3–5 years of robust experience in FMCG manufacturing or high-speed packaging environments.

• Methodology: In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes, with proficiency in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Technical Grit: Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems under pressure.

• Leadership Prowess: Proven experience in team management, performance monitoring, and staff development.

• Analytical Mindset: Skilled in data-driven reporting and workflow optimization.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 20th March, 2026

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