In Charge – Refine Oil Plant (RBD)

About the company

Omilco Export (Pvt) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of coconut-based food products situated in the “Coconut triangle” of Sri Lanka. The company utilizes modern, eco-friendly manufacturing processes and has dedicated staff to ensure product safety and quality conformance. We are committed to sustainable manufacturing systems and processes with a wide portfolio of products. This comprises high-quality UHT aseptic coconut milk & cream, UHT coconut water, canned coconut milk & cream, coconut milk powder & desiccated coconut. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our state of art manufacturing facility as a.

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily operations of the refine oil plant (neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, and fractionation).
• Plan raw material requirements, chemical dosing, and utilities to achieve daily production targets.
• Monitor and maintain refined oil quality parameters including FFA, color, moisture, and peroxide value.
• Optimize process yields, chemical consumption, and minimize oil losses during refinery operations.
• Supervise, train, and manage shift staff, operators, and technical personnel.
• Enforce strict compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and industrial safety regulations.
• Coordinate with the engineering team to execute preventive maintenance and minimize equipment downtime.

Qualifications / required skills

• Minimum 02 years of overall hands-on experience in edible oil processing or refinery operations.
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in a supervisory, executive, or leadership role within an oil plant.
• B.Sc. degree or higher national diploma (HND)/diploma in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or food science will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of refined bleached deodorized (RBD) process technology and fractionation.
• Practical knowledge of food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP) and factory safety rules.
• Proven problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and process troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional team management skills.

When applying

The selected candidate for the above position will be entitled to an attractive remuneration package. Applicants who are interested are encouraged send an updated resume within 14 days.