About Us Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. Through our purpose to 'Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems', Olam aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST. Product Information Packaged Foods Olam PFB manufactures and markets a range of branded packaged food products to consumers across multiple African markets. Over the last decade, the PFB business has established regional brand and market leadership positions in multiple consumer categories across targeted markets in West Africa. Packaged Foods Business portfolio currently counts eight key brands that are marketed to more than ten South and West African markets. Our R&D teams, working closely with marketing, have helped us surprise and delight our consumers through differentiated and innovative products. The consumer categories we are present in West Africa include Tomato Paste, Instant Noodles, Instant Beverages, Biscuits, Confectioneries, Edible Oil, Pasta, and Dairy. Job Description Ensuring compliance to manufacturing processes and procedures of the company with the objective of achieving key performance indicators in collaboration with all stakeholders by constantly developing, planning, and implementing operational excellence and training of plant personnel. Key Deliverables Production Planning & Execution Planning to deliver the sales demand ensuring effective utilization of assets at optimum cost of operations Liaison with central and local procurement for effective planning of raw and packing materials ensuring availability as well as monitoring inventory norms Analyze breakdowns and put corrective measures to improve OEE Lead the AM Pillar team in WCM/Operational Excellence and support other pillars on production related requirements Control over warehouses for raw & packing materials and finished goods Ensure compliance to Safety and Food Safety requirements from manufacturing function Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements Review and monitor operating budgets Managing Talent Develop and train the team to improve the effectiveness of implementation of best/ next practices in the area of work. Identify training needs of team members in order to enhance skills and develop/maintain a motivated team. Driving cost culture and value delivery Review requirements of production consumables and ensure availability Review cost of production consumables and ensure adherence to budgets Projects Selection of Capacity, Capability, Appropriate Technology, Energy requirements etc for Opex and Capex Projects along with Engineering team as and when required Execute implementation of projects within timelines and cost with support of Engineering Team Assist in commissioning and start-up of new projects Strategic Effectiveness
