Milling Shift Supervisor – Rice Mill (Expatriate)

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A growing agro-processing company in Kano, Nigeria, is hiring an experienced Milling Shift Supervisor to oversee rice milling operations, manage shift personnel, and ensure production, quality, and safety standards are met. The role is full-time, onsite, and involves day and night shifts.

• Full-time onsite role in Kano with day and night shift work
• Reports to Production Manager and supervises mill operators and support staff
• Focus on rice milling operations, yield monitoring, and quality control
• Requires hands-on equipment operation and maintenance coordination
• Expatriate position in a growing agro-processing company

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Milling Shift Supervisor – Rice Mill (Expatriate) in a Growing Agro-processing Company - Estrada International Staffing Solution ⏲ Aug 17, 2026, 2:02 PM ⋕ View all Manufacturing & Production jobs Estrada International Staffing Solution - Our client is a growing agro-processing company specializing in the milling and processing of staple grains, with a strong focus on locally produced premium parboiled rice for wholesale and retail markets across Nigeria. The organization is committed to strengthening local rice production through efficient processing, consistent product quality, operational excellence, and sustainable manufacturing practices. They are recruiting to fill the position below Job Title: Milling Shift Supervisor – Rice Mill (Expatriate) Location: Kano Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Agriculture | Rice Milling & Food Processing Reports To: Production Manager Direct Reports: Mill Operators, Helpers, Cleaners, Packing Staff, Casual & Contract Workers Work Structure: Full-Time | Onsite | Day & Night Shift Role Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Milling Shift Supervisor to oversee rice milling activities during assigned shifts and ensure the efficient operation of the milling line from processed paddy intake through to finished rice production. The successful candidate will supervise milling personnel, operate and monitor milling equipment, maintain production flow, control milling losses, coordinate with Quality Control and Maintenance teams, and ensure production, quality, safety, and housekeeping standards are consistently achieved.  Key Responsibilities: Milling Operations & Shift Management: Start, monitor, adjust, and safely shut down milling equipment according to operating procedures. Ensure all milling SOPs, operating procedures, and shift checklists are properly followed. Maintain continuous paddy flow and minimize bottlenecks, excessive breakage, contamination, and unnecessary product losses. Supervise the complete milling operation during the assigned shift, ensuring continuous and efficient production. Operate and monitor cleaners, de-stoners, huskers, paddy separators, whiteners, polishers, graders, colour sorters, elevators, and bagging lines. Monitor milling performance and ensure equipment operates at optimal capacity while maintaining required rice quality. Production & Yield Monitoring: Monitor key shift production indicators including throughput, milling recovery, head-rice yield, broken percentage, moisture, whiteness, rejects, and waste. Conduct yield calculations and identify abnormal production losses or variations. Identify operational bottlenecks and take immediate corrective action within the scope of the role. Maintain hourly or batch production records and prepare accurate shift production reports. Ensure production targets are achieved within approved operating parameters. Quality Control: Ensure filled bags are checked regularly for correct weight and maintain appropriate records. Inspect finished rice for moisture, broken grains, whiteness, foreign matter, cleanliness, and other applicable quality parameters. Work closely with the Quality Control team to maintain required product specifications throughout the milling process. Escalate quality deviations and recurring defects to the Production Manager and QC team. Ensure non-conforming products are identified and appropriately segregated for further action. Equipment & Maintenance Coordination: Carry out basic equipment care activities, including lubrication and minor operational maintenance within approved limits. Monitor milling equipment performance and promptly report mechanical or operational faults to the Maintenance team. Identify spare parts, packaging materials, and consumable requirements: for the milling section and communicate requirements: to management. Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and restore production efficiently following breakdowns. Monitor the condition of rubber rolls, screens, sieves, and other milling components and recommend replacement when required. Ensure routine cleaning of cyclones, ducts, sieves, and milling lines at required intervals. Team Supervision & Development: Monitor staff attendance, discipline, performance, and adherence to operational procedures. Supervise Mill Operators, helpers, cleaners, packing staff, and casual workers assigned to the shift. Promote teamwork, accountability, cleanliness, and operational discipline within the shift team. Allocate duties effectively and ensure adequate manpower coverage across milling operations. Train and coach local employees on safe and efficient milling operations. Packing, Warehouse & Shift Coordination: Coordinate with the Warehouse team to ensure smooth transfer, bagging, weighing, and stacking of finished rice. Ensure appropriate records are maintained for production output, raw-material usage, finished products, rejects, and consumables. Coordinate planned weekend maintenance activities with Maintenance and relevant production personnel. Monitor packing operations and ensure correct packaging materials are available. Conduct a clear handover to the incoming supervisor covering equipment status, production performance, quality concerns, stock levels, downtime, and outstanding activities. Safety, Housekeeping & Reporting: Record production output, downtime, quality checks, raw-material usage, rejects, incidents, maintenance issues, and other relevant shift activities. Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, PPE requirements, machine-guarding standards, food safety, and housekeeping requirements. Support annual maintenance activities and other operational assignments as directed by management. Submit accurate shift reports to the Production Manager after completion of each shift. Maintain a clean and orderly milling environment throughout the shift. Ensure casual and contract workers follow applicable safety procedures while working within the mill.  Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Production Relevant technical training in rice milling, grain processing, or industrial production is an advantage. Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience: Proven experience: supervising milling operations and production teams. Experience: coordinating equipment maintenance and responding to production downtime. Experience: monitoring milling recovery, head-rice yield, breakage, moisture, throughput, and production losses. 5–10 years of relevant experience: in rice milling, grain processing, food processing, or a similar manufacturing environment. Experience: operating or supervising cleaners, de-stoners, huskers, separators, whiteners, polishers, graders, colour sorters, and packing equipment. Strong practical knowledge of rice milling machinery and processing stages. Technical Competencies: Food Safety & Hygiene Production & Yield Monitoring Quality Control Packing Operations Preventive Maintenance Milling Equipment Operation Shift Management Rice Milling Operations Milling Recovery Optimization Workplace Health & Safety. Production Reporting Equipment Troubleshooting Core Competency: Milling Operations & Shift Leadership — ability to maintain continuous rice production, optimize milling equipment performance, control yield and quality losses, and effectively supervise shift personnel in a fast-paced factory environment. Additional Requirements: Nationality: Indian preferred. Must be willing to relocate and work onsite in Kano, Nigeria. Annual appraisal and performance-based bonus apply. Must have direct experience: within the rice milling industry. Factory accommodation will be provided. Must be comfortable working day and night shifts according to the production schedule. Local allowance will be provided in addition to the overseas salary. Remuneration Up to USD 2,500 Monthly + Local Allowance + Factory Accommodation. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 14th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Kano State