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Refinery Manager – Edible Oils
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Refinery Manager – Edible Oils

WJ Africa

Nigeria
Posted
October 28, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Role Purpose: To lead the end-to-end operations of the edible oil refinery, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective refining of crude palm oil (CPO), soybean oil, and related feedstocks into finished products that meet quality and customer requirements. The role is responsible for maximizing refinery throughput, yield, plant reliability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily refinery, fractionation, and soy acid oil plant operations.
  • Optimise production processes, yields, and overall plant efficiency.
  • Coordinate production planning, quality assurance, and maintenance activities.
  • Reduce refining losses and optimise utility and chemical consumption.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

How to apply: Send your updated CV to oroleye.amos@wowjobs.biz.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Food Engineering.
  • 7–20 years of relevant experience in the edible oil industry.
  • Prior work experience in Africa is mandatory.
  • Hands-on experience in physical and chemical refining of crude palm oil (CPO) and soybean oil.
  • Practical experience in fractionation and soy acid oil plant operations.
  • Strong knowledge of refinery yield optimisation, olein yield improvement, cost control, and plant reliability.
  • Experience in medium to large-scale continuous edible oil refineries is an added advantage.

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