Sugar Production Manager, DSR Numan Operation at Dangote

The Sugar Production Manager is responsible for the successful operations of the plant which include; general supervision of all phases of production, quality control, equipment maintenance, procurement, receiving and shipping. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring, training of personnel and facility/physical plant up-keep. Assist in the running of administrative work in the factory as well as operational activities supervising employees, allocating work hours, and controlling budgets. A Sugar Production Manager's responsibilities frequently include estimating manufacturing costs, developing production schedules, and ensuring that quality control standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support in the achievement of Company goal by making sure all Factory operations run optimally.
• Ensure that Operations/Administration are monitored and strictly adhered to especially in equipment/machineries maintenance, handling of raw materials and final product (Refined Sugar). 
• Take Management decision related to Factory operations for proper co-ordination in between all sections of the Factory Department monitoring, Supervising and executing all Factory operations arrangements.
• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the factory, including supervising employees, monitoring production, and enforcing safety regulations. In addition, you will need to ensure that the factory is running efficiently and meeting production targets.
• Ensure on time supplies of required chemicals and all inputs for production. To ensure Overall Time Efficiency (OTE %) of greater or equals to 82%.  Also to monitor and trace the route of sucrose (Pol) and locate loses in By-products such as Bagasse, Mud cake and molasses for immediate correction.
• Execute factory budget and monitor to ensure all purchase requests for both Local and Overseas items are raised and make necessary follow-ups to expedite supply to make Factory ready for crop trials.
• Work closely with the quality control personnel to review product consistency and appearance to ensure the production of products that meet or exceed company standards and consumer expectations.
• Monitor operation and maintenance expenses and research ways to reduce cost while maintaining product quality and prevent downtime.
• Work with Quality Assurance Manager to schedule human and equipment resources to achieve compliance on sanitation logs and environmental testing program.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• MSC \B.S.C\HND in relevant Engineering related courses.
• COREN, NSE or Any related professional qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum 20 years Practical experience in sugar production
• Effective Communication skills
• People management skills
• Knowledge of labour laws
• Basic financial skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills