🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Saro Agrosciences Limited – 50 Positions

Job Title: Weighbridge Officer

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8 Openings

Job Overview

• Weighbridge Officer will be responsible for the process of weighing of inbound and outbound trucks on weigh bridge system and maintain associated records.
• She/he will be responsible for the accurate weighment of all trucks including SBS, SBM, CSO, BSO, RSO in and out of the factory and maintain accurate data.

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh incoming trucks at entry/exit point, ensure accuracy of relevant details in the appropriate module, depending on the product to be weighed.
• Provide a Weigh –In Ticket indicating gross weight or offloading advice indicating net weight.
• Receive Waybill from truck driver, retain final copy of waybill for further proceedings.
• Accurately record weights and completing appropriate documentation and collect driver Identification.
• Immediately report any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site to the appropriate Manager.
• Report any anomalies/errors to the weighbridge system to the appropriate people immediately.
• Schedule weigh bridge calibration and ensure weighment is accurately taken.
• Ensure weighbridge users are aware of factory rules and distribute information and guidance accordingly.
• Direct traffic coming onto site and operate weighbridge.
• Provide daily reports of activities, highlighting unresolved issues for the attention of line manager.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Provides reports of functions on daily and weekly basis to line manager & other interested parties

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a field such as Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Weighbridge management.
• The candidate must possess industry experience in relevant commodity,
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Market Sales Representative

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she ensures wholesales, & retail customers in assigned open markets are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are always available & visible at the retail / wholesalers’ outlets in assigned open markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned markets.
• Sell company products to current & potential wholesale / retail outlets & customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets.
• Develop existing & new wholesale / retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.
• Ensures sales to customers are done on cash basis; and Cr. Limits are approved / adhered to where applicable.
• Report issues relating to / satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned markets.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Merchandize & execute products display initiatives leading to the desired visibilities for company brands in the retail outlets trade channels.

Requirements

• Courses/Qualification: OND (Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc)
• Relevant Experience: 2 years in Market Sales rep role
• Required Age: 23-35 years.

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• Resident of the target area
• Ability to communicate fluently in the local languages of the area
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of target Market
• Resident of the target area.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Van Sales Representative

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she is responsible for using a Vehicle to ensure retail customers are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are available & visible across in assigned routes at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned routes.
• Sell company products to current & potential retail outlets / customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets
• Ensure proper maintenance of the van is carried out in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain a driver's logbook showing details of itineraries, fuel consumption, maintenance records, etc.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Report issues relating to satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned routes.
• Develop existing & new retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.

Requirements

• Courses/Qualification: OND (Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc)
• Relevant Experience: 2 years in Market Sales rep role
• Required Age: 23-35 years.

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Good Communication skill
• Good interpersonal skills
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to speak the local language of the area
• Computer literate
• Must be resident in City of interest
• Possess valid drivers’ license.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Warehousing Officer

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The warehouse head will monitor, track, and ensure products are delivered to various channels as at when due with the lowest possible cost and to ensure zero wastage.
• He will also propose efficiency improvements for all processes with the potentials to lead to future wastage

Responsibilities

• Offloading Time per Truck
• Ensure proper documentation of goods receipt
• Ensure Compliance to stacking guidelines
• 100% adherence to FIFO principle of stock issuance every day
• 100% adherence to stock transfer process
• Inventory Accuracy, bookkeeping and data management
• Periodic stock count
• Warehouse space utilization
• Orderliness of Labour
• Enforcement of offloading & loading guideline
• Resolved issues with partners - Labours, drivers, etc within 24 hours
• Ensure conformity to best HSE practice
• Relationship management with the HSPs
• 3rd Party truck management
• Outbound Documentations (Waybill issued, Truck details, Driver information etc)
• Ensure truck loading time is 1hour
• Ensure each order contains the right products ordered
• Ensure Zero stock damages per loading
• Provide update on shipment on transit per time
• Investigate and provide feedback on shortages/damages that may occur while on transit

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any related field with a minimum of second class upper
• 3-6yrs experience in warehousing.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organization and planning skills to prioritize and balance work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to focus and keep calm under pressure.
• Must Have Commodity seed management experience,
• Computer proficient, with experience in MS Excel, Project, and Word.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Market Sales Representative

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she ensures wholesales, & retail customers in assigned open markets are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are always available & visible at the retail / wholesalers’ outlets in assigned open markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned markets.
• Sell company products to current & potential wholesale / retail outlets & customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets.
• Develop existing & new wholesale / retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.
• Ensures sales to customers are done on cash basis; and Cr. Limits are approved / adhered to where applicable.
• Report issues relating to / satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned markets.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Merchandize & execute products display initiatives leading to the desired visibilities for company brands in the retail outlets trade channels.

Requirements

• Courses/Qualification: OND (Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc)
• Relevant Experience: 2 years in Market Sales rep role
• Required Age: 23-35 years.

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• Resident of the target area
• Ability to communicate fluently in the local languages of the area
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of target Market
• Resident of the target area.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Storekeeper

Location: Sokoto

Job Description

• He/she ensures proper accounting records/information are kept and treated appropriately at the business depots & company assets, stock, cash, etc are always secure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare reliable & timely report comprising of IMS raw data, customers' ledger, stock records, purchases, health check as well as other designated reports.
• Issue invoice, receipts etc for all transactions and proper recording and filing of all documents including payment tellers
• Ensure company assets -stock, cash, vehicles, documents, etc are properly secured.
• Ensure there's no cash loss.
• Maintain incident free record on company assets -Cash, Product, Motor vehicle, Computer, etc.
• Execute activities within approved budgets.
• Post transactions and analyse account Records

Requirements

• Courses/Qualification: OND (Accounting)
• Relevant Experience: 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Required Age: 23-35 years

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• Must be resident in City of interest
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Van Sales Representative

Location: Zaria, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she is responsible for using a Vehicle to ensure retail customers are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are available & visible across in assigned routes at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned routes.
• Sell company products to current & potential retail outlets / customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets
• Ensure proper maintenance of the van is carried out in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain a driver's logbook showing details of itineraries, fuel consumption, maintenance records, etc.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Report issues relating to satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned routes.
• Develop existing & new retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.

Requirements

• Courses/Qualification: OND (Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc)
• Relevant Experience: 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Required Age: 23-35years

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Good Communication skill
• Good interpersonal skills
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to speak the local language of the area
• Computer literate
• Must be resident in City of interest
• Ability to drive and possess valid drivers’ license.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 4 Openings

Job Summary

• The electrician will be responsible for all maintenance work during production to reduce plant downtime.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing, and statutory compliance relating to electrical equipment in soya plant environment.
• Investigate, diagnose repair electrical faults.
• Routine pre and post Electric Motor/Control Panel checks as per checklist.
• Operating/Servicing of factory Generators
• Provide detailed shift reports to ensure smooth transitions between operators.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring working environment.
• Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of OND in engineering (Mechanical, or related field).
• Proven experience of 3-5 years as an electrician or similar role in a soyabean processing plant.
• Age Requirement: 23-35 Years.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good teaming skills.
• Sound experience of Electric Motor diagnosis and recoiling.
• Sound experience of generator operation and servicing.
• Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
• Robust experience in troubleshooting, motor checks & repairs
• Should be knowledgeable on general maintenance mechanics.
• Should have basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to details to detail and a commitment to quality.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Solvent Extraction Plant (SEP) Operator (Soybean Plant)

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8 Openings

Job Summary

• The SEP operator will ensure smooth operation of the SEP plant as per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and ensure maximum productivity and minimum solvent loss and high SBM recovery.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming flakes from preparatory.
• Monitor and control the flow of flakes into the SEP plant.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address any issues affecting the extraction process.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure incoming flakes, SBM and Crude Soya Oil meet required standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, collaborating with maintenance teams when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of oil extraction activities, include quantities processed and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Provide detailed shift reports to ensure smooth transitions between operators.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring working environment.
• Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of OND in Engineering (Electrical, Production, or industrial Engineering, or related field).
• Proven experience of 3-5 years as a Solvent Extraction operator or similar role in a soyabean processing plant.
• Age Requirement: 23-35 Years.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good teaming skills.
• Good knowledge of solvent types
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
• Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
• Robust experience in troubleshooting, motor checks & repairs
• Should be knowledgeable on general maintenance mechanics.
• Should have basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to details to detail and a commitment to quality.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Mechanical Operator (Soybean Plant)

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8 Openings

Job Summary

• The Mechanical Operator will be responsible for all maintenance work during production to reduce plant downtime.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing and statutory compliance relating to heavy equipment in soya plant environment.
• Investigate, diagnose repair machine faults.
• Maintain and fit faulty pumps and gearboxes for proper operational excellence.
• Routine pre and post equipment checks as per checklist.
• Provide detailed shift reports to ensure smooth transitions between operators.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring working environment.
• Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of OND in engineering (Mechanical, or related field).
• Proven experience of 3-5 years as a Fitter/Welder/Machinist or similar role in a soyabean processing plant.
• Age Requirement: 23-35 Years.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of fitting, welding, and pump repairs.
• Good teaming skills.
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
• Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
• Robust experience in troubleshooting, motor checks & repairs
• Should be knowledgeable on general maintenance mechanics.
• Should have basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to details to detail and a commitment to quality.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Processing Quality Officer (Soybean Plant)

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8 Openings

Job Summary

• To ensure sampling, testing, reporting, recording of all SBS arrivals, in-process and final products.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Routine analyses of all raw materials, intermediate and final product in line with Standard Operating Procedures
• Routine Standardisation of all chemical reagents and caliberation of test equipment.
• Prompt escalation and reporting of deviations in raw materials, intermediates and final products for conformity to standards.
• Provide detailed shift reports to ensure smooth transitions between officers.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring working environment.
• Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of OND in Food Technology, Laboratory Science or other related field.
• Proven experience of 3-5 years as a quality officer or similar role in a soyabean processing plant.
• Age Requirement: 23-35 Years

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good teaming skills.
• Sound experience in analyses of SBS, SBM, CSO and RSO is a must.
• Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
• Strong attention to details to detail and a commitment to quality.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Production Accountant

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 8 Openings

Job Summary

• Production Accountant is a strategic partner in running the business and plays a crucial role in providing central financial direction to the Business Accountant.
• This position requires a strong understanding of local financial practices, tax regulations, and industry-specific challenges.
• The Production Accountant primary purpose is to support the Business Accountant in areas such as financial reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, and collaboration with various departments to optimize financial processes.
• The successful candidate will also be required to work with the finance team to design, implement and manage best accounting practices across their areas of responsibility, including making and implementing agreed process changes and improvements.
• He/she will be part of a team with a culture of high performance and will deploy his/her skills optimally to achieve strategic priorities.
• He /She should be able to present reports competently and confidently to the Management team.
• He /She must have clear focus, give attention to details and be a strategic thinker who is focused on execution.

Duties/Responsibilities
Cost Analysis:

• Conduct regular cost analysis to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities, considering the Nigerian market dynamics.
• Work with production and procurement teams to analyze and control manufacturing costs, factoring in local pricing and regulatory influences.
• Provide recommendations to optimize resource utilization within the Factory.

Inventory Management:

• Oversee the accounting and reporting of inventory levels, adhering to Nigerian tax regulations.
• Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods in compliance with local accounting practices.
• Implement and maintain efficient inventory control processes to eliminate possible exposures.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or irregularities within the factory in line with standard practices.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, Quality, Warehousing and Logistics.
• Provide financial insights relevant to the local market to support decision-making processes.
• Ensure daily Production report and track, prepare, and analyze variance report for Management Team
• Perform comprehensive variance analysis and determined root-cause for each significant variance.
• Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
• Provide Weekly status of labor, overhead, productivity, usages, direct labor, and distribution cost.
• Ensure bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations.
• Ensure that financial discipline and prudence is applied for all transactions and will provide primary controls to ensure that the assets of the project are well secured.
• Monitor the key performance indicators to assess, analyze and track manufacturing processes.
• Report the actual financial Performance and compare with the Control Levers
• Assist the Business Accountant in the preparation of data required for forecasting, planning,and budgeting.
• Provide weekly wastage Report.
• Ensure inputs and outputs of inventory are analyzed accurately and timely.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a second Class upper in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from a reputable university/Polytechnic
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage.
• Applicant must have a Minimum of 5yrs working experience in similar role as Production/Management Accountant.
• Age Requirement: 28- 35yrs old.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good Analytical and innovative skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power Point or related software.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Boiler Operator

Location: Keffi, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 4 Openings

Job Summary

• The Boiler Operator is to generate high quality steam from both LPFO boiler and Firewood boiler as per Standard Operating Procedure.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate, control and adjust manual and automatic controls to either increase or decrease feed water to boiler for maintenance of proper and safe water level in the boiler drum.
• Obtain and maintain maximum boiler combustion efficiency.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure incoming water for boiler operator meet required standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, collaborating with maintenance teams when necessary.
• Maintain accurate record plant operational metrics as per checklist
• Provide detailed shift reports to ensure smooth transitions between operators.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring working environment.
• Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of OND in engineering (Electrical, Production, or industrial Engineering, or related field).
• Proven experience of 3-5 years as a Boiler Operator or similar role in a soyabean processing plant.
• Age Requirement: 23-35 Years.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good teaming skills.
• Strong operational knowledge of both LPFO and Firewood boiler.
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
• Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
• Robust experience in troubleshooting, motor checks & repairs
• Should be knowledgeable on general maintenance mechanics.
• Should have basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to details to detail and a commitment to quality.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online