Supervise the day-to-day operations of the rice parboiling section.
Oversee the preparation, cleaning and washing of paddy before parboiling.
Monitor the soaking process, including soaking time, temperature and water levels.
Supervise the steaming process to ensure uniform and adequate heat distribution.
Monitor the parboiling process to ensure proper starch gelatinization and consistent results.
Supervise the transfer of steamed paddy to the drying area.
Monitor drying operations and ensure that paddy reaches the required moisture level before milling or storage.
Ensure proper handling of paddy throughout the process to minimize contamination, spillage and losses.
Parboiling consists primarily of soaking, steaming and drying, with moisture and heat control being critical to achieving consistent quality and minimizing breakage during milling.

Production Planning & Output:

Plan daily and weekly parboiling activities based on production requirements.
Ensure the required volume of paddy is processed within scheduled timelines.
Monitor batch sizes, processing times and production output.
Maintain accurate records of paddy received, processed and transferred for milling.
Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective measures.
Ensure efficient utilization of labour, water, fuel/energy and parboiling equipment.
Work closely with the milling and production teams to coordinate the movement of parboiled paddy.

Quality Control:

Ensure that paddy entering the parboiling process meets the required quality standards.
Monitor soaking, steaming and drying conditions throughout each batch.
Check moisture levels using appropriate moisture-testing equipment.
Ensure proper drying before paddy is transferred for milling.
Monitor for under-parboiling, over-parboiling, discoloration, fermentation, excessive moisture and other quality defects.
Work with the Quality Control team to identify and resolve quality issues.
Ensure proper sanitation and hygiene within the parboiling area.
Maintain consistent parboiling standards across all production batches.
Controlled drying is particularly important because excessively rapid or uneven drying can increase grain stress and breakage during milling; parboiled paddy is generally dried to an appropriate moisture range before milling.

Equipment & Maintenance

Supervise the operation of parboiling tanks, steamers, boilers, dryers and related equipment.
Ensure equipment is operated according to manufacturer and company procedures.
Conduct routine checks on parboiling equipment before and during production.
Report equipment faults, breakdowns and maintenance requirements promptly.
Coordinate with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime.
Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned and properly maintained after production.
Monitor the efficient use of fuel, water and other processing resources.

Team Supervision:

Management

Supervise parboiling operators, machine operators, loaders and other assigned production personnel.
Allocate duties and work schedules based on daily production requirements.
Ensure employees follow approved operating procedures.
Monitor staff productivity, attendance and adherence to safety standards.
Train and coach staff on proper parboiling procedures and equipment operation.
Address operational issues and escalate disciplinary matters where necessary.
Promote teamwork, discipline and accountability within the parboiling unit.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

Ensure all parboiling operations comply with company health and safety procedures.
Ensure employees use appropriate PPE when working around hot water, steam, boilers and machinery.
Monitor safe handling of hot water, steam and other processing equipment.
Ensure the parboiling area is kept clean, organized and free from avoidable hazards.
Report accidents, equipment failures and safety incidents immediately.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste generated during the parboiling process.
Promote a strong safety culture within the production team.

Inventory & Resource Management:

Monitor the availability and usage of water, fuel, packaging/handling materials and other parboiling inputs.
Ensure efficient utilization of production resources.
Track paddy movement into and out of the parboiling section.
Maintain accurate production and inventory records.
Report material shortages or unusual consumption patterns to management.

8. Reporting

Prepare daily production reports covering:
- Quantity of paddy received
- Quantity parboiled
- Number of batches processed
- Processing time
- Moisture levels
- Production losses
- Equipment downtime
- Quality issues
Submit weekly production performance reports to management.
Provide recommendations for improving productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
Maintain accurate records for traceability and production planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Requirements

HND / Bachelor's degree in Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science, Production Management, Food Processing, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in rice processing, food processing, grain processing or a similar production environment.
Proven experience supervising rice parboiling operations is strongly preferred.
Practical knowledge of paddy soaking, steaming, drying and moisture control.
Experience operating or supervising industrial rice parboiling equipment.
Good understanding of rice quality and factors affecting milling yield.
Experience supervising production workers and machine operators.
Ability to read and maintain production records and reports.
Good knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Willingness to work in a production/industrial environment in Kebbi State.

Preferred Experience
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