Job Vacancies at Olam International Limited (Ghana) – 2 Positions

Olam International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Maintenance Planning & Project Manager
2.) Area Sales Manager

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. Through our purpose to ‘Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems’, Olam aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST.

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See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Maintenance Planning & Project Manager

 
Job Description

Experience with FMCG (Fast moving consumer goods) is a must!

• Responsible for efficient maintenance, repairs and improvement of machinery, equipment and tools.

• Ensures high plant availability at lowest possible cost

• Monitor Factory Engineering key performance indicators.

• Ensure that all the team members are familiar with, and implement 5S and AM and PM.

• Ensure that continuous improvement becomes a key pillar of the maintenance culture.

• Ensure work orders generated by SAP are implemented by the various Engineering sections. And trend line wise availability with work order execution.

• Ensure that all projects are designed for the long term and result in a positive impact on the company ROI

•Propose and control the cost of the project in accordance with to the Guidelines for Capital Investment.
•Propose and monitor the project in accordance with the key performance indicators.

•Ensure that all assets are well designed (i.e. plant layout, equipment selection etc.) and fit the business purpose through applying new technologies, proven principles, thorough design reviews and basic science.

•Ensure that the design is directed towards a low cost, highly efficient and flexible operation.
Specific responsibilities relating to the implementation phase:

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Requirements
Education and/or Experience:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in engineering Field. (Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering).
Minimum 8 years’ experience in similar field
On the Job experience in best manufacturing practices (eg TPM, WCM etc.)
Knowledge in Project Engineering/Management, Plant design & construction.
In-depth knowledge of food processing plant and technology.
Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business driver

Language & Skills

Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering.
Strong technical, managerial and leadership skills.
Communication and Networking.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

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2.) Area Sales Manager

 
Job Description

Olam’s division is looking for a dynamic go-getter to lead the sales efforts in the region. You must have an eye for detail, the ability to set and drive aggressive sales targets and a strong ability to build performance cultures within your team. The profile involves setting objectives to achieve the top and bottom-line results of the region as per the business plan within the defined budget. You will plan and drive the distribution and coverage objectives set for the year and develop and retain a high-performance oriented team. The incumbent would also be called to plan and execute sales promotional & market development activities and ensure that any new product launches and sales distribution objectives are met.

Key Deliverables

• Strategic Effectiveness
• Strong planning skills, building the regional sales plan as per the organizational distribution segment strategy.
• Building and driving the quarterly sales and revenue targets, ensuring regional sales objectives are achieved.
• A keen eye on performance, managing ground activities as per plans and objectives and taking remedial action in cases of deviations.
• Operational Effectiveness
• Be the centre of the action, control and guide sales and distribution activities within the region.
• You would have strong market connects, identify and report competitor activities within the region. Plan the necessary actions to counter them and to protect your market share.
• Build strong relationships with the distribution channel, co-ordinate for field requirements and support distributors.

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Organizational Effectiveness

• Be the people person, the one-point source of motivation and guidance for the diverse and often large local teams across country/region.
• Plan and execute product training, team development activities and build a robust performance culture within the team.

Requirements

• A flair for sales, numbers should be like second nature to you.
• Good knowledge of the region and its geography and demographics.
• MBA with 3 – 5 years of post-qualification industry experience.
• Prior experience in sales and distribution required.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

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