Production Manager

Job Description : Production Manager – Rice Mill (Expatriate) Location: Kano, Nigeria Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift Reports To: Plant Head / General Manager Industry: Agriculture | Rice Milling & Food Processing Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant professional or technical certification in manufacturing, food processing, production management, or industrial operations is an advantage. Experience: 10–15 years of relevant production experience, preferably within rice milling, parboiling, grain processing, or a similar agro-processing environment. Proven experience managing large-scale rice milling and parboiling operations. Strong hands-on knowledge of rice milling equipment, dryers, industrial boilers, utilities, and packing systems. Demonstrated experience managing multiple production sections and supervising production teams. Experience monitoring production KPIs, yield, recovery, downtime, waste, and production costs. Practical experience coordinating maintenance, quality control, and production improvement initiatives. Technical Competencies Rice Milling & Parboiling Operations Production Planning & Control Industrial Boiler & Utility Management Milling Equipment & Process Optimization Production KPI Management Yield & Recovery Optimization Food Safety & Quality Control Preventive & Corrective Maintenance GMP & HACCP Occupational Health & Safety ERP & Production Reporting Cost & Waste Management Core Competency: Rice Production & Plant Management — ability to manage the complete rice-processing operation while optimizing production capacity, milling recovery, product quality, equipment reliability, operating costs, and workforce performance. Additional Requirements: Nationality: Indian preferred. Must have substantial experience working within a rice milling or parboiling operation. Must be willing to relocate and work onsite in Kano, Nigeria. Must be comfortable working in a factory-based production environment. Accommodation will be provided at the factory residence. Local allowance will be provided in addition to the overseas salary. Annual appraisal and performance-based bonus apply. Remuneration Up to USD 3,000 Monthly + Local Allowance + Factory Accommodation.

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