Parboiling Supervisor

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Ascentech Services Limited is hiring a Parboiling Supervisor in Kebbi, Nigeria on a full-time basis. The role involves supervising the complete rice parboiling process, including soaking, steaming, drying, and transfer of parboiled paddy for milling, while ensuring quality control, minimizing grain losses, and coordinating with production teams.

• Full-time role in Kebbi, Nigeria
• Focus on rice parboiling operations and quality control
• Requires hands-on experience in parboiling supervision
• Involves production planning and equipment maintenance oversight

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Parboiling Supervisor at Ascentech Services Limited ⏲ Aug 28, 2026, 6:03 AM ⋕ View all Agriculture & Agro-Allied jobs Ascentech Services Limited is a human resources solutions company dedicated to helping businesses build stronger teams and manage people functions more effectively. Established in Nigeria in 2013, we have supported organizations for years with high-quality, practical HR services designed to meet real business needs; adapting to evolving workforce demands and enabling long-term growth. With a strong presence in Lagos and Ibadan, and an expanding footprint through Ascentforce in India, we deliver a broader, more connected approach to recruitment, outsourcing, training, and ongoing HR support. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Parboiling Supervisor Location: Kebbi Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Agribusiness / Rice Production & Processing Job Summary The role will be responsible for ensuring proper process control, minimizing grain losses and breakages, maintaining consistent product quality, maximizing production efficiency and supervising parboiling operators and other production staff. The successful candidate will supervise the complete parboiling process, including paddy preparation, soaking, steaming, drying and transfer of parboiled paddy for milling. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Parboiling Supervisor to oversee the company's paddy rice parboiling operations and ensure that all parboiling activities are carried out efficiently, safely and according to established quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Parboiling Operations: Parboiling consists primarily of soaking, steaming and drying, with moisture and heat control being critical to achieving consistent quality and minimizing breakage during milling. Monitor drying operations and ensure that paddy reaches the required moisture level before milling or storage. Ensure proper handling of paddy throughout the process to minimize contamination, spillage and losses. Supervise the day-to-day operations of the rice parboiling section. Monitor the soaking process, including soaking time, temperature and water levels. Monitor the parboiling process to ensure proper starch gelatinization and consistent results. Oversee the preparation, cleaning and washing of paddy before parboiling. Supervise the transfer of steamed paddy to the drying area. Supervise the steaming process to ensure uniform and adequate heat distribution. Production Planning & Output: Work closely with the milling and production teams to coordinate the movement of parboiled paddy. Plan daily and weekly parboiling activities based on production requirements. Ensure the required volume of paddy is processed within scheduled timelines. Monitor batch sizes, processing times and production output. Maintain accurate records of paddy received, processed and transferred for milling. Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective measures. Ensure efficient utilization of labour, water, fuel/energy and parboiling equipment. Quality Control: Check moisture levels using appropriate moisture-testing equipment. Maintain consistent parboiling standards across all production batches. Controlled drying is particularly important because excessively rapid or uneven drying can increase grain stress and breakage during milling; parboiled paddy is generally dried to an appropriate moisture range before milling. Monitor for under-parboiling, over-parboiling, discoloration, fermentation, excessive moisture and other quality defects. Monitor soaking, steaming and drying conditions throughout each batch. Work with the Quality Control team to identify and resolve quality issues. Ensure proper sanitation and hygiene within the parboiling area. Ensure proper drying before paddy is transferred for milling. Ensure that paddy entering the parboiling process meets the required quality standards. Equipment & Maintenance Conduct routine checks on parboiling equipment before and during production. Supervise the operation of parboiling tanks, steamers, boilers, dryers and related equipment. Ensure equipment is operated according to manufacturer and company procedures. Monitor the efficient use of fuel, water and other processing resources. Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned and properly maintained after production. Coordinate with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime. Report equipment faults, breakdowns and maintenance requirements: promptly. Team Supervision: Ensure employees follow approved operating procedures. Allocate duties and work schedules based on daily production requirements. Promote teamwork, discipline and accountability within the parboiling unit. Monitor staff productivity, attendance and adherence to safety standards. Address operational issues and escalate disciplinary matters where necessary. Supervise parboiling operators, machine operators, loaders and other assigned production personnel. Train and coach staff on proper parboiling procedures and equipment operation. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Monitor safe handling of hot water, steam and other processing equipment. Ensure employees use appropriate PPE when working around hot water, steam, boilers and machinery. Ensure the parboiling area is kept clean, organized and free from avoidable hazards. Promote a strong safety culture within the production team. Ensure all parboiling operations comply with company health and safety procedures. Report accidents, equipment failures and safety incidents immediately. Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste generated during the parboiling process. Inventory & Resource Management: Ensure efficient utilization of production resources. Report material shortages or unusual consumption patterns to management. Maintain accurate production and inventory records. Track paddy movement into and out of the parboiling section. Monitor the availability and usage of water, fuel, packaging/handling materials and other parboiling inputs. 8. Reporting Provide recommendations for improving productivity, quality and cost efficiency. Prepare daily production reports covering: Number of batches processed Production losses Processing time Equipment downtime Quantity of paddy received Quantity parboiled Quality issues Moisture levels Submit weekly production performance reports to management. Maintain accurate records for traceability and production planning. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Compliance with health and safety procedures Fuel and water efficiency Paddy-to-parboiled-paddy yield Moisture-content compliance Staff productivity Production downtime Reduction in grain breakage and processing losses Daily/weekly parboiling production volume Equipment uptime On-time completion of production schedules Batch processing efficiency Quality consistency across batches Requirements: Willingness to work in a production/industrial environment in Kebbi State. Experience: operating or supervising industrial rice parboiling equipment. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to read and maintain production records and reports. Proven experience: supervising rice parboiling operations is strongly preferred. Good knowledge of workplace health and safety practices. Good understanding of rice quality and factors affecting milling yield. 3–5 years of experience: in rice processing, food processing, grain processing or a similar production environment. HND / Bachelor's degree in Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science, Production Management, Food Processing, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Experience: supervising production workers and machine operators. Practical knowledge of paddy soaking, steaming, drying and moisture control. Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience: in: Food processing factories Agricultural processing companies Rice parboiling plants Grain processing facilities Rice production and processing companies Large-scale rice farms with integrated processing operations Commercial rice mills Personal Attributes Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets Good communication and interpersonal skills. Hands-on and operationally focused Quality-conscious Physically fit and comfortable working in a production environment Good leadership and supervisory skills Strong problem-solving ability Disciplined and organized Safety-conscious Strong attention to detail How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail. View all Jobs in Nigeria Kebbi State