Plant Manager at Rayhaan Bustan & Agro Allied Limited

Rayhaan Bustan & Agro Allied Limited is a world-class Agro-based company with ties and investments in various emerging markets for innovative and sustainable rice production and processing across several developing countries and around the world at large. Our facilities are known to cover the full range of rice and paddy handling – from pre-cleaning, paddy storage, dryers, hullers, polishers, rice whiteners, optical sorters to bagging, to produce best quality products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes. Will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Will develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.
• Will ensure that our products remain the dominant commodity in the market, and to ensure that all departments are manned by experienced and capable members of staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations;
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards;
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping;
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results;
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus;
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions;
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff;
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime;
• Commit to plant safety procedures;
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets;
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements;
• Influence and learn from below;
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering with a minimum of Second Class Lower or Upper Credit respectively.
• A Master’s Degree and/ or, relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
• At least 15 years relevant experience preferably in a Rice Milling Plant or in the alternative, any large scale food processing Plant, with at least 5 years in a Management position. Deep understanding of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) principles and practices.
• Versatile in safety procedures for plant operations and activities.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Plant Manager.
• Proven managerial experience.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes;
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

Deadline: 31st July, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: rayhaanbustan5@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.