Head, Technical Services - Cement Industry at Dangote

Job ID: HeadOffice-TS001
Department: DCP - Operations
Reporting Line: Reports to the Plant Director

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination and definition of technical and plant performance-related strategies and standards.
• Define R&D & Product Development strategy; identify and develop products for new markets.
• Oversee product testing to ensure that all products meet quality, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Manage BOMs and ensure that product and engineering changes are processed in accordance with the QMS.
• Manage all regulatory, quality and compliance requirements and ensure documentation is up to date and in line with current legislation.
• Lead the Technical team by inspiring and motivating. Ensure personal development training plans are in place.
• Liaise with customers, commercial and marketing to establish and maintain Product and Technology Roadmaps.
• Ensuring well-organised communication of decisions and current developments.
• Developing and implementing standardized reporting functions, work instructions for optimising the process chains.
• Provides guidance to the BU Executive Team to contribute to expected Technical performance of the Plants.
• Ensuring a high-end operation and maintenance of plants.
• Comply with all relevant company and statutory environmental, health and safety procedures and guidelines.

Education and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering or Design related discipline
• Postgraduate Degree preferred;
• Membership of an internationally recognized professional body preferred.

Requirements:

• Excellent technical and leadership capabilities. Working knowledge of key Technical relations issues (preferably in emerging countries), standards (e.g. IFC, World Bank Group and AfDB standards and guidelines) and practices across a spectrum including development projects and operations;
• Be able to respond under pressure with presence and poise to the public and media;
• Possess a style of clear and effective communication, both oral and written. Superior level of cross-cultural communication skills including public relations, negotiation, liaison, information sharing and conflict resolution;
• Have the skill and attitude to act in a proactive manner to anticipate problems and solve existing problems in the context of operational requirements.
• Able to listen to opinions, formulate recommendations in a confident and constructive manner

Key Role Qualification Required:

• 20+ year’s industry experience (cement preferred) including relevant project site operational experience in emerging countries, preferably in Africa;
• Understand customer needs and be able to turn requirements into innovative strategic solutions.
• Promote a teamwork culture and build effective relationships across the business
• Track record in influencing positive organizational change inside organisation and community management role preferably in an international setting;
• Development and implementation of Integrated Management Systems according to IFC Performance Standards and ISO14001 / ISO45001 international standards;
• Be practical, hands on with a 'can do' attitude.

Benefits

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