Responsibilities:

Substrate Preparation & Formulation:

• Operate production equipment, including hammer mills, blenders, and filling machines for substrate preparation and dispensing.
• Measure and mix organic substrates to maintain required moisture levels and nutrient composition.
• Monitor substrate fermentation processes and ensure materials are free from contaminants.
• Coordinate the consistent availability of organic waste/by-products to prevent production downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of substrate formulations, processing timelines, and material usage.



Larvae Processing & Product Handling:

• Operate vibratory sieves and other processing equipment for larvae harvesting and frass separation.
• Manage industrial dryers and milling machines for finished product processing.
• Ensure finished products meet required quality specifications, including moisture content, texture, and color.
• Supervise product packaging and storage processes.

Equipment Maintenance & Safety Compliance:

• Conduct routine first-line maintenance on all processing equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards and PPE usage.
• Maintain a clean and sterile production environment to prevent contamination.
• Keep detailed maintenance and equipment performance records.

Production Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of production staff and junior operators.
• Drive achievement of production targets and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with the breeding team to ensure substrate quality and operational alignment.
• Support process improvement initiatives within the facility.
• Ensure proper shift handovers and operational continuity.
  



Requirements:

• Minimum of OND in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a production or agro-processing environment such as feed mills, poultry farms, cassava processing plants, or related facilities.
• Experience operating agro-processing machinery is required.
• Prior exposure to Black Soldier Fly (BSF) operations is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems, including motors, belts, gears, and processing machinery.
• Ability to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Strong record-keeping and basic data management skills.
• Knowledge of production hygiene and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and team coordination ability.
• close attention to detail and process accuracy.
• Problem-solving and proactive thinking capability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliability and adaptability in a start-up environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in waste recycling, agritech, or bio-manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of biological production systems or farming.
• Experience working in a start-up or rapidly evolving operational environment.