Job Description

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.

Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, Matna’s products remain highly competitive across domestic and export markets. The company’s growth has been guided by visionary leadership and a strong belief in the potential of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain—earning industry recognition, including the CBN Export Category Best SMEEIS Entrepreneur Award.

At Matna, we are committed to building a high-performance culture that attracts, develops, and empowers talented professionals who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and innovation—creating an environment where ideas thrive, and standards are continually raised.

The Director of Operations provides executive leadership for all factory and plant activities, ensuring that Matna’s production systems operate with the highest levels of efficiency, quality compliance, safety discipline, and cost control.

We are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about socio-economic development through agricultural and Agro-allied investments.

• Lead and oversee all plant operations to ensure efficient, safe, and consistent production of high-grade cassava starch
• Drive operational discipline across Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Supply Chain
• Ensure optimal plant capacity utilization through structured production planning and process control
• Strengthen yield performance, reduce waste, and eliminate rework through continuous process improvement
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements across the factory
• Oversee maintenance planning and equipment reliability to minimize downtime and operational disruptions
• Align raw material intake, processing flow, and finished goods management with production efficiency
• Establish structured operational reporting for performance visibility and informed decision-making
• Collaborate with Commercial and Finance teams to align production output with demand forecasts and cost realities
• Build a culture of accountability, supervision, and process discipline among plant leadership and supervisors
• Guide capital planning, equipment upgrades, and operational improvements that enhance efficiency and capacity
• Provide operational insights and recommendations to the MD/CEO for strategic planning and resource optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Food Science, or related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• Minimum of 15 years’ progressive experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing
• At least 7–10 years in senior operations leadership within a commodity food product processing plant
• Strong experience managing production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain functions in an integrated manner
• Proven track record of improving plant efficiency, yield performance, and operational reliability
• Deep understanding of quality standards, safety compliance, and process control in food or industrial production
• Experience working closely with commercial and finance teams to align operations with business objectives
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making capability in highperformance environments
• Ability to build disciplined teams and drive operational accountability across multiple functions

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5-day workweek.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling

Office base Ondo State