Lubrication Foreman at HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge)

About the role

Role holder will be responsible for the direct supervision of lubrication workforce, manage the Oil Analysis onsite Lab abd develop and coordinate all lubrication activities which include Planning, Scheduling and Execution of lubrication work in SAP for the entire Plant. 

What you'll be doing 

• Ensure lubrication of all equipment in the plant.
• Responsible for safety of self and subordinates, should be aware of safety related aspects of lubrication function.
• Generate lubrication schedule for entire plant and follow up execution in according to best practice procedures.
• Prepare annual budget for lubricants requirement for all equipment in the plant
• Ensure Order Request is raised for all lubricant requirements in the plant and follow up with procurement to ensure availability.
• Ensure lubrication Spare availability, by monitoring Min-Max
• Responsible for identifying training needs of his subordinates based on skill gap analysis and ensuring that necessary training plan is designed and executed.
• Ensure that lubricant at inventory is optimally managed to prevent nil stock.
• Responsible for receipt of lubricant from store, ensure correct dispensing into equipment and keep consumption records.
• Ensure recording of Lubricant consumption and report OCR
• Maintain master database for lubrication schedule and review if there is changes
• Ensure periodic oil sampling and analysis are carried out according to SAP PM
• Ensure lubrication contractor management, PR raising, PO follow up and SES
• Familiarize with lubricant and spares selection across all the shops. 
• Ensure monthly Lubrication report with trend.

Who you'll be working with

Internal 

• List key interfaces: Production Team, Mechanical Team, Electrical Team, Inspectors, Planners, Area Manager, Shift Leaders, Inventory Team, Procurement, Security and HODs.

External:

• Third Party Contractors.

List of Direct Reports

• Lubricators

What we are looking for 

• HND or BSC in Mechanical Engineering and NYSC Certificate or Exemption Certificate
• 3 years working experience in same industry or any heavy industry operations. 
• Computer literacy in MS Office Software, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as SAP. Knowledge of cement manufacturing process or other heavy industry operations and processes.
• Good knowledge of oil sampling and analysis.
• Knowledge of lubricants (grease and oil).
• Knowledge of Safety and Occupational health related hazards associated with lubrication practices
• Knowledge of lubricants stock optimization process

Behavioral competence:

• Ability to work effectively under time pressure, in a demanding environment, while maintaining the highest professional standards.
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize tasks, take initiatives, and make recommendations while engaging with Senior Leaders.

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Build informal networks across functions to ensure smooth flow inputs for own deliverables.
• Top presentation skills to be able to convey clear and synthetic messages (verbally or on paper).

Mobility requirements:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment with occasional stretches to meet strict timelines. Work may occasionally require some local travel with overnight stay.