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General Manager role at Matna Foods Limited, a leading cassava starch processing company in Akure, Ondo State. The position oversees all factory functions including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Security, and People, ensuring operational discipline, safety, and international-quality output. Requires strong operational leadership in a structured manufacturing environment.
- Full-time senior leadership role at a major agro-allied cassava starch processing plant in Akure, Ondo
- Oversees end-to-end factory operations including production, QA, supply chain, finance, and people functions
- Focus on process discipline, quality control, safety standards, and international-grade output
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General Manager role at Matna Foods Limited, a leading cassava starch processing company in Akure, Ondo State. The position oversees all factory functions including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Security, and People, ensuring operational discipline, safety, and international-quality output. Requires strong operational leadership in a structured manufacturing environment.
- Full-time senior leadership role at a major agro-allied cassava starch processing plant in Akure, Ondo
- Oversees end-to-end factory operations including production, QA, supply chain, finance, and people functions
- Focus on process discipline, quality control, safety standards, and international-grade output
- Requires aligning cross-functional teams toward capacity utilization, yield, and cost control goals
- Role supports both local and export markets within a modern processing facility
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General Manager at Matna Foods Limited - Agbeyewa Industries Limited
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Agbeyewa Industries Limited - Our subsidiary, Matna Foods Limited is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.
Matna’s operations are anchored on strong process discipline, rigorous quality control, safety standards, and operational excellence required to meet demanding global specifications. By combining advanced processing technology, deep agricultural linkages, and skilled professionals, the company consistently delivers reliable, high-grade starch for a wide range of food and industrial applications.
They are recruiting for the position below:
Job Title: General Manager
Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
This role integrates Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Security, and People functions into a single, high-performing operational system.
The position requires strong operational leadership with the ability to align people, process, and performance within a structured manufacturing environment.
The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of Matna’s cassava starch processing plant, ensuring that operations run with discipline, efficiency, safety, and consistent quality in line with international standards.
The General Manager ensures that factory activities translate into optimal capacity utilization, minimal waste, controlled costs, and reliable output that meets customer and export requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, safety practices, and process discipline across the factory.
- Ensure effective raw material management, yield optimization, and waste reduction across processing activities.
- Align Production, QA, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Security, and People teams toward common operational goals.
- Ensure proper inventory control, documentation, and operational reporting across departments.
- Oversee production planning to ensure optimal plant capacity utilization and minimal downtime.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement across all teams.
- Drive operational efficiency through proper planning, supervision, and resource utilization.
- Strengthen coordination between commercial demand and production output to prevent overproduction and stock aging.
- Provide overall leadership and coordination of all plant operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe production activities.
- Provide structured operational reports and insights to executive management for decision-making.
- Maintain strong oversight of maintenance practices to ensure equipment reliability and minimal production interruptions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Food Technology, or related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams within a processing or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, maintenance systems, and supply chain coordination.
- At least 7 years in a senior operational leadership role managing factory or plant operations.
- Strong knowledge of operational planning, cost control, and process optimization.
- 12–15 years of experience in FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing shift-based operations and large operational workforces.
- High level of discipline, accountability, and professionalism suitable for a high-performance factory environment.
- Remuneration
- 5-day workweek.
- Wellness Programs
- Growth and Development
- Mentoring and Counseling.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Employee Training Programs
- Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
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