Production Engineer / Manager – Agrochemical Formulation Plant at Saro Agrosciences Limited

The Farmers Friend

Saro AgroSciences Ltd the first company in the Group started out in 1991. Today it’s the leading marketer of Crop Protection Products in Nigeria & Ghana, committed to empowering Two Million Farmers within the next 5 years with superior agro-input (CPP, Seeds & Fertilizer) & Knowledge that will enable them increase their yield & livelihood in a sustainable manner.

Value Proposition
Provision of Quality Crop Protection Products + Knowledge for Yield Assurance & IncreaseJob Purpose

To lead and manage the production team to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective manufacturing of products while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management:

Lead, motivate, and develop the production team to achieve operational excellence.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety.

Production Planning & Execution:

Oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
Collaborate with planning, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow.

Process Improvement:

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Utilize lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies as appropriate.

Quality & Compliance:

Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address non-conformities.

Health & Safety:

Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Budget & Cost Control:

Manage production budgets and control costs without compromising quality.
Monitor KPIs and report on performance metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper Division) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Operations Management, or related fields
5+ years of experience in a production leadership role, preferably in the agrochemical industry.
Experience in a chemical/herbicide formulation plant would be an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of production management systems and methodologies.
Proven track record of leading teams and improving operational performance.
Age Requirement: 35 – 45 Years.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and decision-making.
Proficiency in production software and ERP systems.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.