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General Manager, Engineering and Projects at Olam Agri

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General Manager, Engineering and Projects at Olam Agri

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Posted: May 6, 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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General Manager, Engineering and Projects

Job Type Full Time

Qualification BA/BSc/HND

Experience 15 years

Location Nigeria

Job Field Engineering / Technical  

Job Description

Must have led the engineering function for a multi‑site operation (minimum 3 plants) or a large single-site complex.

Develop and apply comprehensive maintenance best practices for a large wheat milling operation exceeding 1500 MTD across multiple facilities; having expertise in pasta assets is an additional benefit.

Demonstrated capability in project management, including execution of Brown field & Green field projects.

Ensure smooth and efficient utilities operations across all plants.

Oversee R&M budget preparation and control.

Drive cost efficiency improvement initiatives, including:

OEE enhancement

Power/steam utility cost reduction

Maintenance optimisation programs

Extensive and demonstrated expertise in spare management within Wheat Milling Engineering.

Extensive hands-on exposure to Buhler, Ugur & Alapala mills.

Deep understanding of end‑to‑end flour milling operations, including process optimisation.

Strong expertise in reliability engineering.

Experience in capex planning, budgeting, and driving cost control initiatives.

Proven ability to lead engineering teams, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence.

Key Deliverables

Lead large Maintenance tea:

14+ direct employees

90+ indirect personnel

Manage Spares Inventory & control for an efficient operation.

Design and implement an efficient manning structure for the Engineering function across sites.

Manage Business continuity & EBITIDA capex < 1.5% of Gross Book Value (GBV).

Responsible for Repair & Maintenance spends as per budget plan.

Level / Reporting Team:

Reports directly to VP-Engineering & MATS head.

Core Functions as the GM - Engineering Manager for the TCA plant.

Receives direct reports from Engineering leads & team at plants.

Key Performance Highlights

Effective Maintenance strategy for the Plants and operations within the BU

Capex and Opex budgeting and implementation adherence

Lead design, planning and implementation of expansion projects within timeframe, and cost

Lead cost saving ideation and initiative implementation to deliver cost efficient maintenance programs.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, QEHS, HACCP related certification.

15+ years of experience in handling maintenance, utilities and projects in several jobs as mechanical/electrical engineer and project-related management.

Relevant certifications for current practices in plant management/maintenance 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse workforce.

Strength and Leadership competency:

Coordinates multiple teams to deliver key business priorities.

Manages internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Brings strong technical expertise in wheat milling and pasta operations

Communicates and collaborates cross‑functionally to drive results.

Leads complex projects and ensures smooth post‑project integration.

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Interested and qualified? Go to Olam Agri on careers.olamgroup.com to apply

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