Plant Operations Manager at Willers Solutions

Our client a reputable firm is looking to fill the role of Plant Operations Manager

Reports To: Head, Engineering

Direct Reports: Factory Staff

Level: Managerial

Division/Unit: Operations and Maintenance

Job Summary

To ensure optimal plant performance while ensuring compliance with specifications, international engineering codes and standards and general safety standards, policies and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of a production schedule/strategy for operations in line with the Company’s strategy.
• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the department and ensure alignment with overall goals and objectives of the company.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements by contractors.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a maintenance plan/schedule for all plant facilities/equipment.
• Ensure the availability of documented procedures for plant/equipment operations and maintenance.
• Effectively coordinate the interface between Operations and other project teams to ensure unimpeded workflow.
• Ensure that all permits necessary for construction of plant facilities are obtained and/ or updated as required.
• Oversee the acceptance testing of all plant equipment and spare parts.
• Coordinate all pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities of the plant.
• Oversee and ensure availability of adequate and skilled manpower for plant and marine operations.
• Ensure the provision of adequate/sufficient welfare facilities (such as accommodation, medical facilities, etc) on the plant site.
• Keep abreast of innovations/developments in meter plant facilities and proffer recommendations for improvement of the company’s facilities as required.
• Ensure synergy and collaboration in interdepartmental activities and communication to facilitate effective and smooth running of the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Operations and Maintenance

REQUIREMENTS

• A first degree in Mechanical or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• Professional/post graduate qualifications
• Minimum of six (6) years related experience in an Power company with at least 2 years in managerial capacity

SKILLS

• Good understanding of global and local Power industry
• Working knowledge of meter production, typical plant operations, equipment and maintenance standards, etc.
• Knowledge of HSE, plant operations, operations management.
• Excellent resource planning and utilisation skills.
• Ability to efficiently multi -task
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Result oriented/ quality focused disposition.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.

Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to peace.nwachukwu@willerssolutions.com using the job title as mail subject.