General Manager - Cassava Starch Plant

About the role

Matna Foods Limited, a leading agro-allied food processor producing food-grade cassava starch, is looking for a General Manager to lead its cassava starch processing plant near Akure, Ondo State. The role covers production, quality assurance, maintenance, supply chain, commercial, finance, security and people, aiming for optimal capacity, minimal waste, controlled costs and reliable output that meets customer and export requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all plant operations so that production runs smoothly, efficiently and safely
• Align Production, QA, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Security and People teams toward common goals
• Enforce quality standards, safety practices and process discipline
• Plan production to maximise capacity and minimise downtime
• Manage raw materials, optimise yield and reduce waste
• Balance commercial demand with production to avoid overproduction and stockouts
• Keep equipment reliable through maintenance oversight and control inventory, documentation and reporting
• Report to executive management and foster accountability and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Food Technology or a related field; MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• 12-15 years' experience in FMCG, food processing, agro-processing or industrial manufacturing
• At least 7 years in a senior operational leadership role managing a factory or plant
• Experience managing shift-based operations and large workforces

Required skills

• Understanding of production processes, quality standards, maintenance systems and supply chain coordination
• Operational planning, cost control and process optimisation
• Leadership, decision-making and organisational skills