– OIL MILL SUPERVISOR

PositionOil Mill Supervisor – Corn Oil Extraction

DepartmentOil Mill / Production

LocationSamlaya, Vadodara, Gujarat

Reporting ToPlant Head / Production Head

Experience5–6+ years of relevant experience

Educational QualificationB.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering – Minimum

CTC₹4.0 – ₹4.5 Lakh per annum, depending on experience, technical knowledge and suitability for the role.

JOB PURPOSETo supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the corn oil extraction section, ensuring efficient operation of expellers, optimum oil recovery, consistent raw oil quality, proper raw-material accounting and reliable mechanical maintenance of the oil mill.

The candidate must have strong hands-on knowledge of expeller machines, including operation, adjustment, troubleshooting and maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Expeller Operations
- Supervise day-to-day operation of corn oil expeller machines and associated equipment.
- Have practical knowledge of:
- Feed rate
- Screw/shaft loading
- Barrel and choke adjustment
- Temperature control
- Motor loading and amperage
- Oil recovery
- Cake formation and quality
- Optimize expeller parameters to achieve maximum oil extraction with minimum oil loss in cake.
- Handle start-up, shutdown and changeover procedures.
- Identify abnormal machine conditions and take corrective action.

- Corn Oil Extraction

- Understand the complete mechanical extraction process for raw corn oil.
- Monitor the relationship between raw-material condition, moisture, temperature, feed rate and oil recovery.
- Monitor oil yield and extraction efficiency.
- Investigate variations in oil recovery and implement corrective measures.
- Monitor the quality and condition of extracted raw corn oil.

- Mechanical Maintenance

- Have strong technical knowledge of expellers and associated mechanical equipment.
- Supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of:
- Expellers
- Feeders
- Conveyors
- Pumps
- Gearboxes
- Motors
- Filters
- Elevators




- Identify mechanical problems and coordinate repairs with the maintenance team.
- Maintain breakdown and preventive-maintenance records.
- Monitor wear and tear of screws, barrels, bearings, gears and shafts.
- Maintain adequate stock of critical spares.

- Raw Material Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Maintain accurate records of raw material received, consumed and processed.
- Maintain daily stock and consumption records.
- Reconcile:
- Opening stock
- Material received
- Material consumed
- Oil production
- Cake production
- Closing stock
- Oil recovery
- Monitor material movement from storage to the oil mill.
- Identify and report abnormal material losses or variations.
- Coordinate with Stores and Accounts for proper documentation.

- Production Supervision

- Plan daily production in coordination with the Plant Head.
- Ensure optimum utilization of expeller capacity.
- Allocate manpower and supervise operators and helpers.
- Monitor shift-wise production.
- Maintain daily production reports.
- Ensure production targets are achieved efficiently.

- Yield & Process Efficiency

- Continuously monitor oil extraction efficiency.
- Monitor oil losses in cake.
- Track:
- Raw material consumption
- Oil production
- Cake production
- Oil recovery %
- Oil losses
- Machine utilization
- Power consumption
- Identify opportunities to improve yield and reduce operating costs.

- Team Management

- Supervise oil mill operators, helpers and other workers.
- Train operators in proper expeller operation and basic troubleshooting.
- Ensure operators follow SOPs and safety procedures.
- Monitor discipline, attendance and shift performance.

- Safety & Housekeeping

- Ensure secure operation of all oil mill machinery.
- Ensure proper PPE usage.




- Maintain good housekeeping in the oil mill.
- Ensure machine guards and safety devices are functional.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions and potential hazards.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGEThe candidate should have practical knowledge of:
- Oil expeller machines
- Corn oil extraction
- Mechanical oil extraction
- Expeller screw and barrel arrangements
- Feed and choke adjustments
- Oil recovery optimization
- Cake quality and residual oil
- Gearboxes and drive systems
- Bearings and shafts
- Pumps and conveyors
- Filtration systems
- Preventive and breakdown maintenance
- Production accounting
- Raw-material reconciliation
- Basic Excel and production reporting

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Oil extraction/recovery efficiency
- Reduction in oil loss in cake
- Daily production achievement
- Expeller uptime
- Reduction in machine breakdowns
- Accurate raw-material accounting
- Production and stock reconciliation
- Power consumption per tonne
- Maintenance and spare-part control
- Operator productivity
- Safety and housekeeping

IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate should be a hands-on mechanical professional rather than only an administrative supervisor.

He should be capable of:

- Independently operating and troubleshooting expellers.
- Understanding the technical reasons behind changes in oil recovery.
- Identifying mechanical problems on the shop floor.
- Improving extraction efficiency.
- Maintaining accurate raw-material and production records.
- Managing operators and oil mill workers.
- Taking responsibility for the overall performance of the oil mill.

Preferred Industry ExperienceExperience in any of the following will be preferred:
- Corn oil extraction
- Maize/corn processing
- Edible oil extraction
- Oil mills
- Expeller-based oil extraction
- Rice bran, groundnut, sunflower or similar vegetable oil extraction

Salary: ₹4.0–₹4.5 LPA CTC

Experience: 5–6+ years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering

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