Jobs at Lafarge Africa Plc

About the Job

• The Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring daily plant operations to ensure production targets, operational standards, and safety requirements are achieved efficiently.
• The role oversees Shift Managers, supervises WBI inspections, and ensures smooth operational performance through effective coordination, compliance, and continuous monitoring of production activities.

What you'll be doing

• Within the framework of the production instructions given by the Production Manager, is in charge of all operational activities from raw material feed bins, raw grinding, Clinker Production, Cement grinding up to Cement Dispatch and ensures that activities are carried out safely in accordance with quality control procedures and environmental regulations.
• He is also the main interface between Maintenance, Quality, Quarry and Process in core operations phase.
• Lead SAP production execution and Production Month end closing (MEC) in the plant and in charge of production raw Material inventory.
• Promotes site best safety practices and efforts throughout the plant.
• Operates and optimizes all aspects of raw-mix/additive transport, feed proportioning, raw mill and kiln systems in compliance with company Product quality standard and requirements.
• Analyze, review and report the monthly/yearly requirement of raw mix, correctives and additives to ensure stable clinker production and Cement grinding as per target and taking equipment short/long term Maintenance into consideration.
• Proper follow up with inspectors & patrollers on daily Walk-by-inspection checklist and equipment maintenance history with a view to improving overall equipment reliability.
• Coordination of equipment operating logistics with Quality, Maintenance, and Process departments.
• Optimization and assist in troubleshooting plant circuits where required to improve equipment availability.   
• Prioritization of work orders with the maintenance department and ensuring that maintenance activities are carried out with the right procedures and standards (Risk Assessment, WAH, EI etc.)
• Recommends disciplinary measures when required.
• Identifies areas that require the development of standard operating procedures for Production Department.
• Lead Plant improvement initiatives, Participates in the planning and organization of short and long term plant stoppages to improve reliability.
• Effective monitoring of the performance of contractors in Production with clearly defined KPI’s.
• Assists in operational and safety training of current and new employees.
• Assists in the development of Production Departmental budget.
• Coordinate all interventions in case of breakdown.
• Take over the direct responsibility for the control of the Raw Mills, Kilns and Cement grinding equipment’s in case of complicated situation.
• Guarantee the respect of the planned consumption of the electrical power.
• Oversee the shift leaders / CCR operation and instruct on required area of concentration
• Control production activities to comply with group environmental standards and maintain good housekeeping.

People management:

• Defines the objectives of his team and carries out their performance reviews, promotes his team motivation, skills and developments through coaching.
• Provides leadership, direction and guidance to all direct/indirect lines of reports.
• Develop and propose training plan for team and ensure they are relevant to their career developments.
• Encourages teamwork in order to ensure continuous flow of operations.
• Appraises direct reports based on set KPIs.
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant postgraduate working experience
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes.
• Raw meal preparation, burning, combustion, grinding and packing operation.
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of production management and planning.

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About the job 

ResponsIble for the over all leadership, safety, reliability, and operational performance of the CNG compression station, ensuring efficient gas compression, storage, and dispatch while maintaining compliance with regulatory, environmental, and corporate standards.

Operational Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and management of plant operations.
• Ensure uninterrupted compression and dispatch of CNG to support logistics operations.
• Establish operational plans aligned with business demand and capacity requirements.
• Monitor plant KPIs including uptime, compressor availability, throughput, and turnaround time.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure strict compliance with:

• Gas handling standards
• Pressure vessel regulations
• Environmental regulations
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.

People Management

• Manage operations, maintenance, and support teams.
• Ensure adequate shift coverage and competency development.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with logistics, engineering, and external service providers.
• Liaise with regulators and inspectors when required.

Direct Reports 

• Maintenance Supervisor
• Operations Supervisor
• Stores officer

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical Engineering
• 8–12 years experience in gas processing, energy, or industrial plants
• Strong knowledge of CNG compression system
• Leadership experience managing industrial operations
• Hands-on CNG Station Operation experience 
• CNG/LPG/Hydrocarbon Plant Commissioning & Start-up experience 

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About the job 

Responsible for coordinating daily plant operations and supervising shift operators, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant performance.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate daily plant operations
• Supervise shift operators  
• Ensure compressors and gas handling systems operate within safe limits.
• Monitor plant performance and optimizing efficiency 
• Ensure operational logs and shift reports are accurately maintained.
• Implement operational procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Escalate operational anomalies and initiate immediate corrective actions.

Direct Reports

• Plant Operators
• Security Officers

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in gas, energy, or industrial plant operations.
• Knowledge of CNG compression systems, Gas pressure control systems and Industrial plant operations
• Knowledge of Safety, HSE & Emergency Response
• Operational level knowledge of Regulations & Compliance 
• Ability to handle incidents and nar-misses

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About the Job

• The Mechanical Execution Coordinator is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and cost-effective execution of mechanical maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Support and improve preventive and predictive maintenance practices to enhance plant performance and operational efficiency.

What you'll be doing 

• Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and get confirmation that they are correctly understood.
• Ensure the use of Personal Protective Equipment among the team.
• Participate in the Plant Improvement Plan (PIP).
• Check for safety and cleanness across plant.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance activities to ensure all mechanical jobs are executed efficiently with execution quality mindset to minimize disruption to production across all shop equipment in the plant.
• Drive technical initiatives that will ensure 100% equipment reliability through proactive maintenance, condition monitoring, and timely intervention.
• Review daily inspection feedback from patrollers/inspectors, prioritize schedule work orders from the CMMS weekly and ensure all tasks are clearly executed weekly to achieve a target of above 90%.
• Ensure availability of manpower, tools, spares, and consumables for the team before job execution and optimization resource utilization across all shops in the plant to avoid idle time.
• Plan and coordinate major shutdowns, ensuring all mechanical activities are scoped, resourced, and completed within schedule and within budget.
• Ensure strict adherence to preventive maintenance schedules weekly in Quarry, Raw Mill, Kiln, Alternative Fuel, Coal, Cement Mill, packing plant, utility shop and continuously improve PM strategies in the plant.
• Lead rapid response to mechanical breakdowns, ensuring root causes are addressed and eliminate recurrence.
• Collaborate with stores and the Mechanical manager to maintain minimum inventory levels on critical spares and eliminate stock-outs.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring compliance with scope, safety standards, and expectations tasks execution quality.
• Ensure all mechanical activities comply with Huaxin HSE standards, including permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and safe execution practices daily.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance for complex mechanical issues Quarry, Raw Mill, Kiln, Alternative Fuel, Coal, Cement Mill, Packing plant, utility shop daily.
• Identify improvement opportunities using reliability tools Parento, RCA to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Track and report key maintenance KPIs such as MTBF, NAI, NSFI, Schedule compliance and Workorder backlog.
• Work closely with mechanical planners across all shops and production coordinators to align maintenance schedules with operational requirements and minimize production losses.
• Ensure all jobs are executed based on approved maintenance procedures.
• Work closely daily with all shop sectional engineer daily and assigned resources on areas of maintenance needs and supervise technicians, craftsmen and ensuring competency, productivity, and continuous team skill development.
• Ensure all required tools, lifting equipment, and special devices are available, inspected, and fit for purpose before execution.
• Monitor maintenance costs, control expenditures on maintenance services, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising on equipment reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, failures, and improvements to support audits and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ postgraduate experience in execution (Mechanical)
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes.
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent leadership and administrative skills
• Good knowledge of Reliability based maintenance practices.
• Good problem-solving skills through the root cause failure analysis.
• Proficiency in the use of maintenance tools like SAP etc.

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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.

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Job Summary

• The Mechanical Execution Coordinator is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and cost-effective execution of mechanical maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
• Support and improve preventive and predictive maintenance practices to enhance plant performance and operational efficiency.                                                                       

What you'll be doing 

• Coordinate daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance activities to ensure all mechanical jobs are executed efficiently with execution quality mindset to minimize disruption to production across all shop equipment in the plant.
• Drive technical initiatives that will ensure 100% equipment reliability through proactive maintenance, condition monitoring, and timely intervention.
• Review daily inspection feedback from patrollers/inspectors, prioritize schedule work orders from the CMMS weekly and ensure all tasks are clearly executed weekly to achieve a target of above 90%.
• Ensure availability of manpower, tools, spares, and consumables for the team before job execution and optimization resource utilization across all shops in the plant to avoid idle time.
• Plan and coordinate major shutdowns, ensuring all mechanical activities are scoped, resourced, and completed within schedule and within budget.
• Ensure strict adherence to preventive maintenance schedules weekly in Quarry, Raw Mill, Kiln, Alternative Fuel, Coal, Cement Mill, packing plant, utility shop and continuously improve PM strategies in the plant.
• Lead rapid response to mechanical breakdowns, ensuring root causes are addressed and eliminate recurrence.
• Collaborate with stores and the Mechanical manager to maintain minimum inventory levels on critical spares and eliminate stock-outs
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring compliance with scope, safety standards, and expectations tasks execution quality.
• Ensure all mechanical activities comply with Huaxin HSE standards, including permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and safe execution practices daily.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance for complex mechanical issues Quarry, Raw Mill, Kiln, Alternative Fuel, Coal, Cement Mill, Packing plant, utility shop daily.
• Identify improvement opportunities using reliability tools Parento, RCA to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Track and report key maintenance KPIs such as MTBF, NAI, NSFI, Schedule compliance and Work order backlog.
• Work closely with mechanical planners across all shops and production coordinators to align maintenance schedules with operational requirements and minimize production losses.
• Ensure all jobs are executed based on approved maintenance procedures.
• Work closely daily with all shop sectional engineer daily and assigned resources on areas of maintenance needs and supervise technicians, craftsmen and ensuring competency, productivity, and continuous team skill development.
• Ensure all required tools, lifting equipment, and special devices are available, inspected, and fit for purpose before execution.
• Monitor maintenance costs, control expenditures on maintenance services, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising on equipment reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, failures, and improvements to support audits and continuous learning.
• Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and get confirmation that they are correctly understood.
• Ensure the use of Personal Protective Equipment among the team.
• Check for safety and cleanness across plant

Requirements

• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes.
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership and administrative skills
• Good knowledge of reliability-based maintenance practices.
• Good problem-solving skills through the root cause failure analysis.
• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience in execution (Mechanical)
• Proficiency in the use of maintenance tools like SAP, etc.

Benefits

• Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build.
• They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit.
• They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

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About the Job

• The job objective of the Shift Coordinator is to produce the budgeted volume of clinker during the shift with specific emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, effectiveness and cost per ton aimed at achieving the Plant’s annual objective.

What you'll be doing

• Monitors the operations and optimizes all aspects of production line from quarry to packing plant
• Take a lead in the enforcement of Lafarge safety rules and guidelines through Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) while ensuring adherence by his team.
• Coordinate the Plant emergency and responsible for ensuring the efficient implementation of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP), evacuation plan and emergency procedure.
• Coordinates the activities of all services departments directed at keeping the production plants in good operating condition.
• Receive the equipment’s after maintenance / repairs from execution team and ensure that all post maintenance activities including cleaning by maintenance crew are done.
• Manages the day-to-day running of the plant, on shift basis, respecting the KPIs through setting of priorities and direction to plant shift team.
• Coordinates activities of maintenance team on night shift and call for help when needed (call out procedure).
• Controlling of the results and initiation of corrective actions where required.
• Participates in the planning and organization of short and long term plant stoppages.
• Controls the re-bricking of the kiln and other works during major shutdowns.
• Monitors the performance of contractors on the plant
• Controls production activities to comply with group environmental standards and maintain good housekeeping.
• Monitor continuously, all plant process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity within prescribe design limitations, operating targets, and environmental regulations
• Coordinate plant resources to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant equipment as required, to meet production demands and prevent failures.
• Co-ordination of plant turn around maintenance. Root Cause Analysis, Reliability and other company best practices / initiatives. Test drilling, wrecking, Clearing and laying of bricks and casting works.
• Guide and train the subordinates or detect training needs.
• Appraise the subordinates once a year and recommends promotion, transfers and disciplinary actions.
• Controls the efficiency and effectiveness of the Shift team.
• Review shift records on the status of operating equipment, breakdown, stoppages, repair works other information related to the shift activities.
• On a routine basis, checks the plant output and quality of all processed materials and takes corrective action as required.
• Prepare and signs authority to withdraw material slips, overtime, work orders, permit slips and other forms required by the job activities.
• Controls the proper utilization of equipment/tools and materials and if unused, materials are returned in good condition for safekeeping.
• Records abnormal or unusual operation and correct the situation or reports to Production Coordinator.
• Request, through Work Request form, malfunctions, defects or breakdowns to Superior and/or maintenance shift team.
• If there is any emergency during shift, stop the activities and request maintenance shift team to solve the emergency.
• Complies with Environmental & Quality system programs.
• Upholds and maintains EMS and NIS ISO 9001:2000
• Controls the recording of daily production report and daily log sheet.
• Comply with EMS Production Instrumentation activities
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant.
• Any other job that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering or Electronic and Mechanical)
• 3-5 years’ experience as Shift Manager or Coordinator in a cement plant.
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing process.
• Good knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control tests.
• Good knowledge of computer aided systems for kiln and mill operation.
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills

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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.