Plant Planner (Ogun) at Lafarge Cement

About the Job

• The role is responsible for validating plant production data, consolidating and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and supporting operational excellence through bench marking and performance tracking.
• The ideal candidate will provide accurate production and volume forecasts to support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities and help prevent supply disruptions.
• The successful applicant will also contribute to improving cost efficiency, maximizing plant output, and enhancing operational reliability across maintenance and production functions.

What you'll be doing 

• Develop and control the entire plant production plan
• Maintenance of the industrial statistical database, collation of all production statistics and reports (daily/monthly/yearly update and report), monitoring and reconciliation of all production stock including raw materials, semi-products, fuels, AFR and finished goods.
• Align production with business targets, sales forecasts, and plant capacity
• Plan and ensure optimal utilization of all major plant assets (including crushers, raw mills, kilns, cement mills and cement packers)
• Carry out all assigned tasks in compliance with Huaxin site safety procedures.
• Organizer of SOP (Sale &Operation) in the plant, assist with the plant manager to plan daily &weekly & monthly & yearly operational strategy.
• Deep dive into variable cost, assist with the plant manager to champion industrial consumption and efficiency.
• Work with the plant controller on the month-end closing and follow through in the bulk material stock taking.
• Work with supply chain team to make sure the sufficient stock of raw materials, fuels, AFRs, cement bags, explosives and production consumables.
• Align production plans with preventive maintenance and major shutdown schedules
• Work closely with maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Collaborate with RCA champion to ensure that all triggered RCAs are completed and action plan and properly tracked
• Review W+1 production plan with the Production and Maintenance managers and follow through with daily tracking of committed numbers
• Assist the plant manager in industrial KPIs reviews with CEO and COO and able to stand in when plant manager is absent
• Ensure adequate coordination with maintenance team to ensure major repairs, overhauls and kiln shutdowns are delivered on schedule
• Oversee all plant action plans and follow up for quick closure to boost performance
• Prepare the annual production plan and corresponding KPIs
• Carry out cost and performance bench marking with best in class Huaxin plants and identify actions to support the plant to close the gap.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering).
• 10 - 12 years working experience in a cement factory, preferably in production, process or quality department.
• Strong analytical & planning skills
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Financial and budget management capability
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Ability to handle multi-plant or large-scale operations.