JOB VACANCY: Olive Oil Mill Manager/Director — Angola
The INGEFAR Group is a Spanish business group with a long-standing track record in the agro-industrial sector, whose strategic vision combines the most authentic heritage of the Mediterranean olive grove with ambitious international expansion. For many years, the group has been operating several of its own oil mills, where the tradition of olive oil production results in high-quality oils that are winning over the most demanding international markets.
Our entrepreneurial spirit knows no bounds; the INGEFAR Group has taken its expertise and passion for olive oil to Africa, where it is developing an ambitious industrial project with olive oil mills that are already making a difference in the region. The commitment to the African continent is firm, and the next major milestone is already underway: the new olive oil mill in Angola, a state-of-the-art facility that will become a benchmark for olive oil production in south-west Africa.
Joining the INGEFAR Group means becoming part of a company undergoing rapid international expansion, where every professional has the opportunity to grow alongside a solid, diversified project with a promising future. We offer the unique combination of the security of an established group and the excitement of building something new: a pioneering facility, international teams and a clear mission.
En Grupo INGEFAR no solo apoyamos la agricultura y fomentamos el desarrollo industrial y la producción de aceite: cultivamos oportunidades. If you’re looking for a professional challenge where your talent counts from day one, you’ll be right at home with us.
Job description:
OLEO ABACATE, an avocado oil mill based in Huambo, Angola, is seeking a Mill Manager to take overall charge of the plant and the business: production, staff, quality, finance and marketing.
Reporting directly to the owners, you will be responsible for establishing the oil mill as a leading name in the African olive oil sector, combining technical rigour, business acumen and the ability to lead multicultural teams.
Key features:
- To manage the entire operation of the olive oil mill: campaign planning, production, warehousing and logistics.
- Manage the plant’s PCL: budget, production costs, purchasing (fruit, materials, spare parts), margins and reporting to the
- To lead, organise and train all teams (mill floor, suppliers, packaging, local administration), defining the organisational chart, shifts and
- Ensuring product quality: implementation of in-line checks, traceability and safety
- To monitor compliance with Angolan labour, environmental and food regulations, as well as relations with local authorities, suppliers and partners.
- Plan investments and plant improvements in consultation with the mill manager and the owners.
- Coordinate the relationship between the fields (harvesting, fruit supply) and the factory to ensure a supply of raw materials in optimal condition
Requirements:
- Proven experience of at least 2–3 years in plant management or supervision within the olive oil sector (olive oil mill, bottling plant or olive oil group).
- A sound understanding of the oil production process and the key factors affecting quality and yield (direct technical involvement is not required, but the ability to oversee the process is essential).
- Experience in team management, budgeting and
- Availability to start immediately and a willingness to relocate to Angola for the 9-month campaign period (Aug–Apr)
- Worth noting:
- Higher education: Agricultural or Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Food Science or similar; an MBA or specific training in oil production techniques would be an advantage.
- Willingness to live in Angola for the 9-month campaign period.
- Knowledge of Portuguese,
- International in outlook, flexible and able to adapt to environments with limited resources.
Terms and conditions of the offer:
- Net salary: between €000 and €60,000 per year, depending on merit and proven experience.
- Three months’ holiday a year.
- Accommodation provided by the company and a vehicle supplied by
- Contract: [type of contract and duration]. Date: [sold out].
- Start date: [date / immediate].
- A unique opportunity to lead a growing agro-industrial project in Angola, with genuine autonomy and the prospect of progression to management level
If you are interested, please send your CV to:
