Plant Planner, Sagamu at HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge)

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