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UpMan Placements Private Limited
Deputy Plant Manager & Plant Manager
UpMan Placements Private Limited · posted 5 months ago
Burkina Fasoplant operations
About the role
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Plant Manager to oversee the complete operations of a Sesame Oil Processing Plant. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in sesame seed cleaning, dehulling, roasting, pressing, solvent extraction (if applicable), filtration, refining, and packaging operations.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production, quality control, manpower management, maintenance coordination, and cost optimization while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
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Key Responsibilities:
Production Management:
• Oversee day-to-day plant operations of sesame oil processing.
• Ensure production targets are achieved as per quality and quantity standards.
• Monitor seed cleaning, grading, dehulling, roasting, oil extraction, filtration, refining, and packing processes.
• Optimize machine efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Improve production yield and reduce process losses.
Plant Operations:
• Ensure smooth functioning of all plant machinery and utilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Monitor boiler, utilities, compressors, generators, and supporting equipment.
Quality Control:
• Ensure product quality meets company and export standards.
• Monitor raw material quality and finished product specifications.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, and quality assurance procedures.
Team Management:
• Supervise plant staff, operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
• Manage workforce planning, shift scheduling, and manpower productivity.
• Train staff for operational excellence and safety compliance.
Cost Control:
• Monitor production costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Reduce wastage, oil losses, and utility consumption.
• Ensure proper inventory control of raw materials and consumables.
Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company SOPs.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws, factory regulations, and food safety standards.
• Implement HSE policies and safe working practices.
Reporting:
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Report plant performance, challenges, and improvement plans to management.
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Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, or related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in edible oil processing plants.
• Strong preference for candidates with sesame oil plant experience.
• Experience in Africa or overseas assignments will be an added advantage.
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Required Skills:
• Strong knowledge of sesame seed oil processing
• Production planning and execution
• Maintenance coordination
• Team leadership and manpower handling
• Quality assurance and food safety standards
• Cost optimization and process improvement
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good communication and reporting skills
______________
Preferred Candidate Profile:
• Expat candidate preferred
• Experience handling 50–100 TPD or above edible oil plants
• Able to work independently in remote international locations
• Strong leadership and operational discipline
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Compensation & Benefits:
• Accommodation: Company Provided
• Local Transport: Company Provided
• Annual Leave: As per company policy
• Air Ticket: As per contract terms
• Medical: As per company policy
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Plant Manager to oversee the complete operations of a Sesame Oil Processing Plant. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in sesame seed cleaning, dehulling, roasting, pressing, solvent extraction (if applicable), filtration, refining, and packaging operations.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production, quality control, manpower management, maintenance coordination, and cost optimization while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
______________
Key Responsibilities:
Production Management:
• Oversee day-to-day plant operations of sesame oil processing.
• Ensure production targets are achieved as per quality and quantity standards.
• Monitor seed cleaning, grading, dehulling, roasting, oil extraction, filtration, refining, and packing processes.
• Optimize machine efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Improve production yield and reduce process losses.
Plant Operations:
• Ensure smooth functioning of all plant machinery and utilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Monitor boiler, utilities, compressors, generators, and supporting equipment.
Quality Control:
• Ensure product quality meets company and export standards.
• Monitor raw material quality and finished product specifications.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, and quality assurance procedures.
Team Management:
• Supervise plant staff, operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
• Manage workforce planning, shift scheduling, and manpower productivity.
• Train staff for operational excellence and safety compliance.
Cost Control:
• Monitor production costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Reduce wastage, oil losses, and utility consumption.
• Ensure proper inventory control of raw materials and consumables.
Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company SOPs.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws, factory regulations, and food safety standards.
• Implement HSE policies and safe working practices.
Reporting:
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Report plant performance, challenges, and improvement plans to management.
______________
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, or related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in edible oil processing plants.
• Strong preference for candidates with sesame oil plant experience.
• Experience in Africa or overseas assignments will be an added advantage.
______________
Required Skills:
• Strong knowledge of sesame seed oil processing
• Production planning and execution
• Maintenance coordination
• Team leadership and manpower handling
• Quality assurance and food safety standards
• Cost optimization and process improvement
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good communication and reporting skills
______________
Preferred Candidate Profile:
• Expat candidate preferred
• Experience handling 50–100 TPD or above edible oil plants
• Able to work independently in remote international locations
• Strong leadership and operational discipline
______________
Compensation & Benefits:
• Accommodation: Company Provided
• Local Transport: Company Provided
• Annual Leave: As per company policy
• Air Ticket: As per contract terms
• Medical: As per company policy
- Status: Bachelor
- Leave: 30 days paid leave per year along with air tickets