Today, these networks encompass approximately 500,000 farmers and have created tens of thousands of jobs in indirect employment.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Job Title: Rice Seed Breeder
Location: Nigeria
Function: Not Applicable
Sub-Function: Not Applicable
Job Description
- The Rice Breeder, under immediate supervision of the General Manager / Business head. He / She will undertake activities related to the breeding pipelines development for Olam Rice Farm.
- Develop high yielding varieties corresponding to desired product profiles, in close collaboration with farm and mill teams, by combining good agronomic traits, desirable grain quality, and tolerance / resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses through conventional breeding approach.
- Plans and carries out breeding studies to develop and improve varieties of Rice: Improves specific characteristics, such as yield, quality, maturity, and resistance to drought, disease and insect pests in plants, utilizing principles of genetics and knowledge of plant growth.
- Produce pure parent line, breeder and foundation seed for multiplication.
- Breeds plants, using methods such as inbreeding, crossbreeding, backcrossing, outcrossing and selection.
Qualifications and Requirements
- PhD in Breeding, Genetics or other related fields with a minimum of 2-year experience in Rice breeding; or M.Sc. in Breeding, Genetics or other related fields with a minimum of 5-year experience in Rice breeding in a reputed seed company or research institution.
- Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and innovative;
- Strong record of innovation and process improvement in breeding;
- Excellent knowledge of statistics in field experimental design and data analysis;
- Good project management, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong scientific writing skills;
- Ability to work in multicultural environments;
- The candidate should communicate fluently (oral and writing) in English.
Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Nigeria
Function: Not Applicable
Sub-Function: Not Applicable
Job Description
- Supply Chain Management is at the heart of what we do at Olam. The role involves taking responsibility for a product in Olam’s AFP business in the region.
- You will play a critical and extremely tangible role in delivering results, while controlling the execution of all processes, including managing the supply chain from producer to export.
- As a Branch Manager, you’re responsible for inspiring your team, create ownership opportunities, and to deliver on the following key dimensions.
- As a branch manager, you are responsible for the optimal utilization of country resources
- Support implementation of required infrastructure as per the business plan and derive maximum capacity efficiencies by eliminating controllable losses
- Work closely with AF & FF PCHs, Head- Nutrition and Plant Managers in developing and executing plans for efficient buying, storage and working capital utilization.
- Ability to build teams – hiring, training, and developing team member.
- Manage a team of 5-6 Unit Heads, with each Unit supported by a Warehouse In-charge and Accountant.
- Collaborate with key stake holders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications and Requirements
- MBA with 3-8 years of post-qualification industry experience
- Able to communicate at all levels
- Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
- A previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would always be a value add.
- Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
- Previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would be a big positive.
Job Title: Miller
Location: Nigeria
Function: MATS
Sub-Function: MATS
Job Descriptions
- Responsible for efficient daily milling activities to assure operations are optimized.
- The primary activities of this position include the operation of the milling process, prioritizing and assigning proactive and reactive milling maintenance, troubleshooting milling issues and maintaining quality product output.
- The role also includes activities like repairing day planning, procuring needed milling materials, controlling spare parts inventory for rolls, sifters, purifiers, and other milling equipment. This is a people management position and requires managing hands-on training for new and existing millers, ensuring best practice execution and performing work quality checks.
- A keen understanding of costs and a business acumen to ensure profitability is critical for the position.
Qualifications and Requirements
- The candidate should have proven experience in production, milling operations role in flour / feed products, and managed large independent operations
- Excellent people management skills and should be able to lead a diversified team of different nationalities and skillsets.
- Communicate and interface with all levels of the organization and external agencies / contacts including statutory bodies
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple activities concurrently (Multitasking)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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