Batcher Assistant at Lafarge Cement

About the Job 

• Ensures that the correct proportions of materials are mixed and ready for transportation into plants or construction sites.
• His / Her primary responsibility is to oversee the batching process, where raw materials like cement, aggregates (sand, gravel), water, and admixtures are combined according to the required specifications for producing ready-mix concrete.

What you'll be doing 

• Ensure full compliance with Lafarge HSE standards. Conduct regular BOG/VPCs in the plant/offices to ensure HSE compliance, with a documented report.
• Coordinates daily toolbox activities and ensures records are documented.
• Liaise with the Safety department to ensure the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment
• Equipment (PPEs) to the plant team as required
• Confirms daily orders with Sales Reps and coordinates with customers, the frequency of delivery, and timing
• Create daily customer orders in LOGON
• The Batcher shall operate the concrete batching application system (BCMIX/LOGON/SAP) in accordance with company quality procedures to produce approved ready mixed concrete to the customers using the daily dispatch sheets.
• Ensure all batched RMX concrete meets customers’ requirements (volume & grade) before leaving the plant.
• Conduct daily and monthly production closures on BCMIX
• Carry out daily first level inspection/checks on the plant (mixers, conveyors etc) and start up procedures.
• Notify plant or quality personnel of any customer complaint or non-conformity for necessary follow up.
• Responsible for monitoring all weighbridge activities which include weigh-in/out of trucks and volume check on raw materials and finished products using agreed bulk density
• Collaborate with the other stakeholders to ensure that adequate risk assessments are conducted for every task within the plant and ensure control mechanism and standard guidelines are strictly adhered to as per LH policies.
• Ensure prompt communication of concrete delivery, plant downtime and possible site delays to all stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Operations Coordinator to ensure that the required manpower is available for the daily production activities.
• Other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Operations Coordinator

What we are looking for 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (OND holders) working in a batch plant at a concrete manufacturing plant
• Knowledge of computer tools & applications: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Understand the batching process, where raw materials like cement, aggregates (sand, gravel), water, and admixtures are combined according to the required specifications for producing ready-mix concrete.

Your Lafarge Experience:

• At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you.
• With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet.
• You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best.
• Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives that we can build the world we all want to live in.