Senior Miller - Ikorodu at Olam Agri

Job Description


A Senior Miller in Olam Agri is responsible for managing daily milling operations to ensure optimal plant efficiency, consistent product quality, and cost-effective production.
The role involves operating milling processes, troubleshooting issues, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring adherence to safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
The incumbent also leads milling teams, manages spare parts and materials, and ensures best practice execution to drive operational efficiency and profitability.


Key Responsibilities


Ensure efficient daily milling operations and maximise plant performance
Maintain product quality and extraction levels as per defined parameters
Execute production plans and monitor process performance
Troubleshoot milling issues and optimise equipment performance
Maintain production and shift reports, including downtime tracking
Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, GMP, QMS, FSMS, and 5S standards
Control operational costs and minimise process waste
Lead and train milling teams to ensure operational excellence.


Additional Responsibilities:
Operational Effectiveness:


Monitor and execute production plans while maintaining efficiency and output targets
Ensure timely reporting of operational performance and downtime
Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards across the plant.


Cost & Process Efficiency:


Minimise production waste (target reduction in process losses)
Control operational and overhead costs within the department
Support budgeting and cost optimisation initiatives.


Organisational Effectiveness:


Manage vendor services such as cleaning, waste disposal, and maintenance in a cost-effective manner
Maintain plant premises, including yard and perimeter areas
Support personnel management and ensure proper record maintenance.


Job Requirements

Education:


Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Food Science
NABIMS certification or Diploma in Milling from a recognised milling school (preferred)


Experience:


Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in wheat milling
Proven experience in production and milling operations (flour/feed products)
Experience managing independent operations and leading teams
Exposure to troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and process optimization.


Skills & Competencies:


Strong technical knowledge of milling processes and equipment
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Ability to manage diverse and multicultural teams
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Effective communication and coordination skills.