Fresh Jobs at Lafarge Cement

About the job

• The role involves developing and implementing a community relations and public affairs plan to promote the organization's work and support its lobbying and campaigning objectives. It also includes providing high-quality public relations services to raise the organization's profile, promote its goals and activities, and build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to foster a positive reputation.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure compliance of terms of Memoranda of Understanding, Community Development Agreements and other legal documents that guide the relationship between LAP and its communities.
• Organize,implement and document monthly community events and other stakeholder engagement platforms.
• Ensure prompt and effective dissemination of information through approved channels of communication: correspondences, newsletters etc
• Facilitate and ensure the implementation of community development CSR programs as approved on an annual basis while ensuring the monthly and yearly reporting of same across required LH platforms.
• Coordinate with Communications & Public Affairs Manager various sustainability programs as required.
• Design calendar of events targeted at the Community yearly while ensuring compliance to all timeframe for various community events.
• Work with location volunteering champions for the effective implementation of annual volunteering programs across locations
• Community Relations Executive would from time to time also be the mouthpiece for an organization should there be need for a community briefing as approved by all relevant internal stakeholders
• To assist the Communications & Public Affairs Manager and other organisational representatives to pursue lobbying, policy and campaigning work and objectives with Host Communities.
• Ensure accountability and transparency in all related transactions
• To draft policy briefings and consultation responses for internal and external use.
• Monitor and conduct intelligence activities on community activities which impact on LAP’s business
• To participate in staff training, organisation/team meetings and events, as required.
• To comply with the organisation’s health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and other policies.
• To promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices.
• Develop a monthly community issues log to highlight risks, mitigations and action plans
• Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Head of Public Affairs, subject to time and commensurate with level of responsibility and salary.
• Develop and maintain relationship with local government and other relevant stakeholders such as traditional rulers and their councils, NGOs etc
• Analyze and maintain comprehensive knowledge of local issues and local CSR demands such as bills, laws etc.
• Ensure optimal level of customer satisfaction for all community requests.
• Provide, monitor and control financial budget to all key community issues. 

Who you'll be working with 

Human Dimension: Reporting to Communications & Public Affairs Manager with dotted line to Plant Manager
Organizational Dimension: Ability to engage, monitor, network and resolve conflicts at community level and provide advice to as directed by the Communications & Public Affairs Manager and Plant Manager

Job Dimesions

List of direct reports:

• N/a

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Communications, Public Affairs & Sustainable Development Director
• Head, Corporate Brand & Sustainable Development
• Head Public Affairs
• Head, Corporate Communications
• Communications & Public Affairs Manager
• Senior management team
• Politicians, parliamentarians and government officials
• The public and private sector

What we are looking for

Level of education/qualifications normally required:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience that demonstrates ability.
• Experience of working in a senior PR or public affairs role.
• A proven track record of achievement in the field of PR or public affairs.

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage staff.
• Ability to produce high quality written reports on information and publishing for internal management purposes and for trustees.
• Good IT skills and computer literacy.
• Flexible approach to work and highly organised working practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate social media campaigns.

Behavioral competence:

• A commitment to developing good relationships
• High level of integrity
• An understanding of the value of good information and support services.
• A commitment to equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices.

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About the role

• The job objective of the Process Engineer is to study and implement systems, tools, and procedures to optimize the production process and champion the continuous performance optimization of different production shop with the aim lowering energy consumption and other technical KPIs that drives variable cost of production.

What you'll be doing 

• Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and get confirmation that they are correctly understood.
• Check for safety and cleanness in the workplace.
• Monitor the process performance of his specific shop on a day-to-day basis and define corrective actions together with maintenance and production.
• Monitor the parameters relating to plant operations and develop method for better output from or greater stability of the production process.
• Define the day-to-day process set points.
• Validate and control correctness of sensors.
• Validate the quality of process data reported.
• Define instructions concerning process key parameters
• Define production conditions for new or modified installations under supervision of the process manager or a senior process engineer.
• Conduct production process studies and audits which he deems necessary or which are requested by the line management, with the possible assistance of experts from the technical centre or the plant process manager.
• Liase with the technical management (incl. Technical centre) for process issues and take part in the plant development projects.
• Inform and trains operational staff, CROs, patrollers etc on operational issues that affect plant performance
• Define the missions and objectives of his/her workforce and carry out their performance reviews, promote the quality of the work and motivate his/her personnel, develop their skills to keep abreast with new management methods and tools

Who you'll be working with 

Internal

• Kiln coach, control room supervisors, production supervisor, coordinators, shift chemist and managers, corporate engineers.
• Quality, Production, Maintenance, Environment Departments

External:
List of Direct Reports

• Process technicians, Industrial trainees/interns

What we are looking for 

• Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering 
• 5 years’ working experience with at least 3 years in cement Industry.
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing Process
• Perform the measurements of a basic process: gas flow measurement, false air mapping etc.
• Organize and perform an audit to any one area of a plant: Equipment/gas / thermal/ material balance of a kiln or a mill based on a pre-established model.
• Audit reporting 
• Tune a control loop.
• Understand the strategy of an expert system. (HLC)
• Good knowledge of statistical process control methods.
• Good knowledge of project management methods.
• Strong computer expertise in but not limited to: Excel,
• Good knowledge of SAP, TIS, and PACT.

OH&S Competencies

• Implements OH&S Mission: Ensures alignment of OH&S activities arising from the country OH&S mission.
• Ensures adequate OH&S organization: Ensures relevant actions are taken so that OH&S requirements are met
• Identifies Hazards & Control Risks: Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are implemented thoroughly

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.
• Intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking; eagerness to learn, excellent analytical skills, Objective focus, Courage and integrity Intellectual humility, Honesty, Respect.

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Communication skills (verbally /on paper), teaching ability, listening skills, team spirit,
• Adapting to change and creativity.

Mobility requirements:

• Ability to work in multi-national environment, Readiness to travel, Flexibility.

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About the Job

• Responsible for routine maintenance of all instruments and automation equipment. Monitor and report spare availability and consumption pattern to avoid nil-stock for all spare parts. Carry out Minor modifications to support the production process and recommend replacement for obsolete spares.

What you'll be doing

• Work with process control systems including programmable logic controllers, sensors and actuators
• Consult manuals, read and interprete circuit diagrams and schematics for installed instrumentation and automation equipment
• Repair and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts
• Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipments
• Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments
• Repair and adjust system components such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers or remove and replace defective parts
• Maintenance of both analog and digital field instruments such as level, pressure, position, limit, speed, temperature, flow, and weight sensors, actuators and gas analysers
• Calibrate field instruments such as weigh feeders, beltscales, as well as level pressure, temperature transmitters, and flow meters according to manufacturers specifications or business best practices.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete pre-start up test and generate maintenance reports
• Install control and measurement instrument on existing and new plant equipment and processes under the supervision of the automation/ instrumentation engineer
• Use the SAP to facilitate proper scheduling, planning of work, and execution; respecting safety of equipment and people in the plant
• Consult with Central Room Operators for diagnosis of field instrument faults to minimize downtime
• Support the installation, modification, testing and operation of automation and instrumentation systems and generate document reports for tasks carried out
• Troubleshoot failures with process control system involving electrical and mechanical equipment and instrument
• Record and report specific electrical energy consumed in all shops accross the plant on a daily basis
• Carry out regular scheduled inspection of the field instrument and generate report
• Facilitate communications and relationships:
  • Attends departmental meetings as and when called
  • Supports management policies
  • Communicates results and challenges within the department to the automation/instrumentation engineer

Who you'll be working with

Human Dimension

• Instrumentation/Automation Engineers
• Planners,Electrica, Instrumentation Technicians

Organizational Dimension

• Report to automation/instrumentation engineer
• Interface with the following: Mechanical, Methods, Production, Electrical and Process departments
• Automation/Instrumentation manager to receive objectives & directives, analyze results and correct possible anormalies​​​​

Method: to request work and repairs be done

The maintenance execution (Mechanical and Automation/Instrumentation: for equipment repairs and reception

Quarry: to receive limestone and shale
Safety: To liais with safety offier for accident and prevention and inform about any problem that may occur on the clinker plant
Security: To inform and sole security problems
External bodies: SEFA, TASQ

Context

• Ensures the efficient use of energy on the clinker production plant and the cement mills.
• Ensures safety of plant and personnel and ensure the protection of the environment in compliance with ISO 14001.
• Size: One 800tpd capacity precalciner kild
  • Two 195tph finish mills with roller press
• Support proximity: support by CTC

What we are looking for

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project
• Commitment to the highest standar of work ethics
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Good Coaching skills
• Very good written and verbal communication skills

Level of Education

• HND/Bsc in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics or Physics as main subject)

Functional (Technical) Competencies:

• Good knowledge of of cement manufacturing process
• Good knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control tests
• Good knowledge of computer aided systems for kiln and mill operations
• Able to take initiatives based on sound problem solving skills

Organisational (Behavioural & Managerial) competencies:

• Good interpersonal relationship
• Demonstrated leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness etc
• Result oriented
• Team leadership skill
• Good aptitude for organization and communication
• Result oriented with high decision maing capacity/self confidence
• High level of initiative
• Anticipative

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About the job 

• The role ensures the efficient and coordinated performance of treasury operations across Lafarge Africa Plc, including Ashaka and Readymix, by overseeing administration, analysis, and execution throughout Nigeria.
• Key responsibilities include implementing internal control standards, ensuring compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria FX manual guidelines for trade and FX transactions, and adhering to Lafarge Group policies.
• Additionally, the role involves actively shadowing the Head of Corporate Finance & Treasury and managing cash and financial services to align with the company’s objectives

What you'll be doing 

Treasury Management

• Prepare weekly Treasury Journals and send to Head, Corp Finance and Treasury for review
• Ensure prompt reconciliation of all corporate credit and prepaid cards
• Investment Management (Roll-Overs and Initiation on all companies investments)
• Credit line Facility Management (Pricing monitored in line with market realities,Roll-Overs, and Initiation on all Company Credit facilities )
• Full responsibility and participation in the Company financing
• Ensure all financing document are kept securely
• Engage banks consistently on Treasury activities improvement

Administration of Treasury Operations

• Monitor and report cash balances daily to Head of CF&T for decision making
• Manage cash flow through FT as need arises
• Perform daily reconciliation of auto-stream of payments from Cash collection portal(ISW) into SAP and follow through on resolution of all exceptions within 24hours
• Confirm and ensure all Posting are done for all manual payments on SAP
• Liaise with the Accounts Payable team and ensure all suppliers/contractors payments are prepared in line with the Company’s payment terms.
• Seek approval for all such payments and release duly approved payment to the banks via Auto Pay portal or manually as the case maybe
• Coordinates between the banks and the AP team for all suppliers/bank- payment related issues and resolve within 24hours.
• Processing of all invisible transactions & remittances and Interfaces with Procurement Team, Legal & Regulatory & Banks on NOTAP approvals and remittance of same.
• Supervise Treasury operations team members

Trade Services Management

• Monitor and ensure all Trade facilities with various Banks are within limit and priced according to competitive market realities
• Collaborate with Banks to secure FX from the Central Bank of Nigeria to settle LCs and Foreign OTT payments
• Interface with banks, legal and procurement teams on LC documents, contracts onadvance payments, bonds etc on Letters of Credit
• Ensure monthly reconciliation with Banks are done on all processed LC payments, FX purchases and advances to vendors.
• Ensure that Banks send in their Trade monthly report giving a view of all trade transactions with them and their corresponding status which should be in alignment with our Books and internal ledgers. Banks send quarterly audit confirmation letter to that effect
• Manage all Letter of Credits (LC) request to Suppliers
• Manage all Other Telegraphic Transfer requests (OTT) payment requests to Suppliers
• Support to Procurement Team on all Trade transactions to review payment terms to suppliers in line with International UCP 600 and ISBP standards
• Ensure timely delivery Shipping documents and Pre Arrival Assessment Documents are sent on time to Shipping team to avoid delays and demurrage
• Monitor and ensure Bank’s compliance on Service level Agreement for timely processing of Trade transactions
• Supervise Trade Services team members.

Administration of Trade Services Operation

• Timely Processing of all foreign OTT payments in line with policy documents within 24hrs of receipt.
• Prompt Processing of Letters of Credit within 24hrs.
• Ensure prompt Opening and registration of all Form Ms on the Nigerian Customs Single Window.
• Ensure all LC documentation are finalized within stipulated turnaround time and agreed service level agreement with Banks
• Review and agree LC drafts with suppliers before final transmission of the LCs
• Creating noted items for all processed LCs in SAP and Timely Posting in SAP of all Advance payments to vendors, short term loan, forwards, deposit for Import transactions to be done which is done daily as it occurs
• Review and approval of journals to GL team for Cash in Transit bookings for purchases, forwards, short term loans before they are booked
• Ensure Monthly Trade reports received from them Bank are reconciled against the internal ledgers and they are in alignment

Reporting & Control

• Ensure that treasury forms are raised for all foreign transactions and are forwarded to AP for processing into GL.
• Preparation of cash flow budget and forecast
• Recommend any process improvements and accounting treatments of transactions involving cash collection and payment to his/her N+1

Customer Relationship Management

• Be the link between Finance department and Customer Service department on all customers’ payment-related (cash collection) issues.
• Ensure that all customer complaints in this regard are resolved effectively within 24 hours.
• Fully responsible for attending to all bank reconciliation issues relating to treasury operations and resolve within 48 hours

External Audit

• Ensure that all Treasury related account schedules are prepared and submitted to the Head Corporate treasury and Finance for external audit purposes within the timeline specified.
• Ensure that audit circularization are delivered to the banks on time and that all discrepancies are reconciled.
• Ensure that all trade accounts and balances align with bank’s reported positions and deliver all requested Trade schedules within specified time lines.

Health & Safety

• Ensure that Lafarge safety rules and standards are maintained at all times.

Job Dimensions

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Head, Finance Shared Services
• All payment initiating units, i.e. basically the whole organization
• Plant Control section of Finance
• Tax section of Finance
• Treasury section of Finance
• Internal Audit
• Suppliers
• Contractors

What we are looking for

Critical Experience/ Qualification

• 8-10 years post NYSC working experience with minimum of 4years on similar role and in Managerial positions
• Bachelor's Degree/ HND(Accounting/Social sciences)
• ACA /, ACCA

Critical Knowledge 

• Good knowledge of an ERP environment – ideally SAP
• Understanding and correct application of VAT regulations with FIRS
• Understanding and correct application of WHT regulations with FIRS
• Internal controls
• Advance MS-Excel Knowledge
• Good presentation skills for educating external clients on company policies and procedures
• Good experience on treasury transactions (FX payments, letters of credit, hedging accounting, cash position reports)