Coffee Factory Manager

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us.  We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real. 

Product Information

Coffee

There’s something uniquely beautiful about our coffee business. Not just in the product itself, but in the intricate, living supply chains that connect people across continents. From the highlands of Ethiopia to the volcanic soil of Guatemala, from the remote farms of Vietnam to the vibrant cooperatives of Colombia, coffee is a story told across 18 origin countries, in countless accents and cultures. It’s a world of contrast and complexity — between Arabica’s delicate florals and Robusta’s bold intensity, between washed, honey, and natural processes, and between every unique cup profile shaped by soil, altitude, and time. Each bean carries not just flavor but identity — of place, of people, of tradition. Yet the beauty of coffee isn’t only in its diversity. It’s also in its resilience and adaptability. Today’s landscape demands flexibility like never before: navigating EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), tracking GPS-level traceability, and meeting the rising demand for transparency. It’s a business that requires sharp thinking, fast learning, and the ability to shift gears — often overnight. Within the coffee business of ofi, we operate at the cutting edge of international trade in coffee. Our strength lies in our deep-rooted presence at origin, where we work hand-in-hand with producers to offer sustainable, traceable, and high-quality ingredients to customers around the world. We’re focused on building resilient supply chains, driving innovation, and delivering real-world impact from farm to shelf. 

Job Profile

To be responsible for the complete dry milling (curing works) for a large arabica coffee plantation. He/she would be required to build and manage dry milling, coffee quality control, blending and shipment and be responsible for overall productivity & efficiency. The end-to-end execution of coffee processing and liaison with engineering team for maintenance and factory throughput. Required to understand buyer’s quality requirements, match the production to these standards and adherence to globally accepted sustainability standards. 

Job Description

• Responsible for processing of all coffee delivered to processing mill – supervise labor and processing workflow for wet milling, and be directly responsible for dry milling (curing)
• Planning & Execution of all mechanization and maintenance calendar
• Engage with engineering teams to optimise processing methods, efficiency and improve quality
• Control quality (input and output) of each batch and ensure appropriate warehousing
• Send samples to customers and prepare coffee for shipment based on samples approved
• Reporting on regular (weekly / monthly) basis to Business Head
• Coordinate with logistics service providers for shipping
• Manage total labor use for processing and optimise power / fuel consumption
• Must be willing to relocate globally.

Job Requirements 

• Minimum Graduate in Technology, or Engineering or Technical Diploma
• Factory Management experience of 10 – 25 years, of which at-least 7 years must be at a senior level (Coffee processing experience is mandatory)
• In depth knowledge of Engineering or Coffee Processing Machines 
• Self-driven, with strong process adherence skills with the ability to create and follow SOP; cultural sensitivity in working with a diverse team is also key
• Fluent in English both written and spoken

Job Grade

Expatriate Role, on at least 2-year fixed term contract, renewable mutually at end of every contract period

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.