Agadir (Morocco)
The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for:
Designing, optimizing, and modernizing the processing plant and operational systems in
Agadir.
The mission is not only technical execution, but building a scalable operational backbone that
supports growth.
This role is about:
Flow efficiency
Cost reduction
Automation
Process discipline
Data-driven operations
A. Processing Plant Optimization
• Analyze current processing flows (packing, labeling, cooling, paletization).
• Redesign plant layout to improve throughput.
• Identify bottlenecks and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Reduce cost per kilo through process improvement.
• Implement lean methodologies adapted to agricultural seasonality.
B. Automation & Mechanization
o Evaluate and implement:
o Automated labeling systems
o Sorting and grading technologies
o Conveyor and flow optimization
o Cold chain monitoring systems
o. Work with suppliers (including China and Europe) to:
o Compare technical alternatives
o Evaluate ROI
o Oversee installation and commissioning
C. Cost Reduction Initiatives
Target areas include:
• Packaging optimization
• Labor productivity per line
• Cooling and energy efficiency
• Handling losses
• Field-to-warehouse interface efficiency
The objective is measurable cost reduction (e.g., cents per kilo impact at scale).
D. Process & KPI Discipline
o. Implement structured operational KPIs:
o Productivity per line
o Yield per batch
o Rework rates
o Order fulfillment accuracy
o Align commercial forecasts with operational planning.
o Improve ERP usage and system discipline.
E. Scaling Readiness
o Design systems that can handle:
o Increased volume
o Additional hectares
o New product categories
o Support expansion into new regions by defining replicable operational models.
Degree in:
o Industrial Engineering
o Mechanical Engineering
o Production Engineering
o Or equivalent
Experience
5–10+ years in:
o Industrial operations
o Food processing plants
o FMCG manufacturing
o Lean production environments
Experience in agriculture or fresh produce is a strong plus.
Technical Skills
Process flow analysis
Automation project management
ROI calculation for capital investments
ERP/process integration
Cost modeling
Cold chain understanding
Languages
Arabic: Required
French: Strongly valued
Spanish or English: Required for coordination with leadership
Our client is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial agricultural group. To support their growth the company is recruiting an Industrial Engineer.
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