Head, Production (Cement Industry) at Dangote

Job ID: Production-Okpell-0010
Location: Okpella, Edo
Category: DCP - Operations

Job Summary

• Oversee and coordinate efficient production of high-quality clinker and cement at the plant to generate optimal revenue for DCP.
• Ensure production at optimal plant capacity at all times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and articulation of a production strategy for DCP.
• Create and manage the Plant’s production plan, capacity plan and materials requirement plan in line with DCP’s strategic intent.
• Oversee the implementation of approved production plan at the plant to ensure established targets are met.
• Ensure that production processes are implemented in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the unit’s strategic direction and objective to all staff.
• Prepare annual production budgets based on relevant considerations including market forces and ensure achievement of planned budgets through optimization of resources.
• Coordinate and manage the production team to achieve daily production targets within the specified quality level, budget and time.
• Liaise with Maintenance to coordinate planned shut-downs of production lines for the purpose of maintenance.
• Oversee the execution of cement kiln lining repairs, raw and cement mill operations and cement packaging system.
• Keep abreast with new developments in cement production and good practices, and make recommendations for improvement to the Plant Director (Operations & Maintenance).
• Supervise the implementation of approved recommendations.
• Coordinate with other units of the production, mines and maintenance departments as required to meet production requirements.
• Provide overall guidance, leadership and strategic direction to the Production team.
• Prepare and provide production reports and information to management to aid decision making.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Plant Director (Operations & Maintenance).

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in a Technical discipline.
• Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of twenty-one years (21) years relevant work experience.

Skills and Behaviours:

• In-depth knowledge of cement production processes
• Strong knowledge of the cement industry (local and international) including the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing equipment and their functionalities
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Good supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Development