• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior General Manager, Production



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 15 years



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Continually control and monitor plant performance through measurement and analysis through the use of standard tools, benchmarking and pre-defined Company indicators to be used for tracking.


• Optimise and adapt the production process and equipment in line with the Company’s improvement program/ action plans.


• Monitor production performance including cost & volumes of raw materials, energy & fuels, effective utilisation of equipment/machines and ensure alignment with planned production targets, delivery targets, profitability targets and other key performance measures. 


• Implement appropriate strategies, plans and programmes for producing quality products and achieving set levels of Plant capacity utilisation and efficiency. 


• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for production methods, quality and safety.


• Develop plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. 


• Create safe work conditions and mobilize all plant employees and contractors on safety at work.


• Perform any other duties assigned by the Plant Director.


• Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in any discipline.


• Professional degree/ qualification such as MBA is required.


• Minimum of 15 years experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management level. 

Skills and Behaviours

• In-depth knowledge of cement production processes.


• Strong knowledge of the cement industry (local and international) including the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.


• Very good understanding of technical problems in order to decide appropriate action in line with Company policy and industrial strategy in the following domains:
  
  
  
  • Operation and Maintenance Management Systems (SAP experience is helpful).Process Management
  
  
  • Product Quality
  
  
  • Quality/ Environmental Management
  
  
  • Project Management
  
  
  
  


• In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and financial management.


• Ability to think strategically and holistically and appreciate the systematic impact of complex issues and solutions.


• Well-developed leadership and people management skills, including the ability to manage multi-national and cross-cultural teams effectively.


• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.


• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.