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Wheat Operation Executive
Posted: Nov 2, 2026
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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 & s...
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Wheat Operation Executive
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 6 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Manufacturing
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
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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering
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6 years + of Agri processing/FMCG production experience
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Technical Expertise: Knowledge of conveying systems and Bulk handling systems
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Analytical Skills: Ability to monitor and analyze operational data for efficiency and quality improvement.
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Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to address operational challenges effectively.
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Communication: Clear and concise reporting and team coordination skills.
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Proficiency in using MS Excel.
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