Palm and Kernel Oil Factory Manager

About the role

RainTree Farms Limited is seeking an experienced manager to lead its Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil mill in Abia State. The role involves overseeing daily production, ensuring quality standards, and coordinating with the farm team to secure raw material supplies.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and schedule milling operations to meet production targets and customer demand.
• Manage a team of production staff, including hiring, training, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain inventory of fresh fruit bunches, palm kernels and other supplies, and ensure efficient waste management.
• Collaborate with the Farm Manager to optimise delivery of raw fruit bunches from company plantations.
• Develop and control operating budgets, monitor manufacturing costs and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Enforce safety protocols, environmental regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Implement quality control measures and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing an oil‑processing or similar agricultural production facility.
• Strong leadership and team‑management abilities.
• Good understanding of inventory management, budgeting and cost control.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental and quality standards in agro‑industrial settings.

Required skills

• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Quality control

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a growing agribusiness operation.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Professional development in a dynamic agricultural environment.