General Manager

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.

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

Job Summary

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.

This role integrates Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Security, and People functions into a single, high-performing operational system. 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.

The position requires strong operational leadership with the ability to align people, process, and performance within a structured manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and coordination of all plant operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe production activities
• Align Production, QA, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Security, and People teams toward common operational goals
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, safety practices, and process discipline across the factory
• Drive operational efficiency through proper planning, supervision, and resource utilization
• Oversee production planning to ensure optimal plant capacity utilization and minimal downtime
• Ensure effective raw material management, yield optimization, and waste reduction across processing activities
• Strengthen coordination between commercial demand and production output to prevent overproduction and stock aging
• Maintain strong oversight of maintenance practices to ensure equipment reliability and minimal production interruptions
• Ensure proper inventory control, documentation, and operational reporting across departments
• Provide structured operational reports and insights to executive management for decision-making
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement across all teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Food Technology, or related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• Minimum of 12-15 years’ experience in FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing environments
• At least 7 years in a senior operational leadership role managing factory or plant operations
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, maintenance systems, and supply chain coordination
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams within a processing or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing shift-based operations and large operational workforces
• Strong knowledge of operational planning, cost control, and process optimization
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills
• High level of discipline, accountability, and professionalism suitable for a high-performance factory environment

• 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