About the company,

Founded last year, this indigenous firm specializes in the processing of locally sourced agric produce as a way of providing an alternative access to market for local farmers while meeting the needs of the end user by providing them with ready-to-use goods to meet specific needs. Since its inception, it has been the winner of numerous awards locally and internationally.

About the Role

This is a newly created role. The responsibilities include:
- oversee the production process, drawing up a production schedule;
- ensure that the production is cost effective;
- decide what resources are required;
- estimate costs and set the quality standards;
- monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed;
- be responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment;
- monitor product standards and implement quality-control programmes;
- liaise among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers;
- work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals;
- ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed;
- supervise and motivate a team of workers;
- review worker performance;
- identify training needs

About the person

Qualifications

At least a bachelors degree in any of the following subjects OR closely related subjects below is NECESSARY for you to get the job
- biochemistry;
- chemistry;
- food science/technology;
- Plant/Agricultural Science
- Biology

Skills
The following skills will be highly advantageous:
- planning and organisation skills to be able run and monitor the production process;
- the ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems;
the capacity to grasp concepts easily;
- ICT literacy to deal with various technologies and programmes;
- attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality;
- the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers and clients;
- strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget and at the right time;
- the ability to work under pressure and motivate others to meet tight deadlines;
- the ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.

Other things to note:

- Age, Degree classification etc are not barriers. However, relevant work experience in this role/ field is very important
- Part time basis can be negotiated i.e Flexible work hours
- Salary Package is Negotiable
- Must be willing & possible to get to the factory at Ajah at short notice

How to apply,
Email: ojorokitchen@gmail.com
application closes in two weeks (extended if a suitable person has not been found)