• Application Deadline:
• Position: Plant Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Kaduna


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the installation and set up of a solar power plant and a livestock feed-mill.


• Manage a fleet of 45 metric tons trailers.


• Budget and manage manufacturing cost structures by developing and maintaining operational expenses within budget allowance, and investigate cost-reduction measures.


• Oversee Operation to ensure safety; train team members on operations and safety and provide educational materials as necessary.


• Perform routine safety checks on equipment/machines and trailers; repair or replace plant equipment as needed.


• Collect and analyse data to reduce inefficiencies and waste.


• Develop systems and processes that track and optimise productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.


• Direct and coordinate daily operations of the plant and develop plans that help operations run smoothly.


• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilise assets to produce optimal results.


• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.


• Oversee all levels of staff activity and performance.


• Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts.

Requirements

• 5 years and above work experience as a plant manager.


• B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related fields.


• Proven experience working in plant operations especially livestock feed-mill, wheat/grain milling factory, food processing or similar manufacturing process.


• Proven knowledge or experience of setting up and managing a solar power plant.


• Proven experience managing a fleet of trailers.


• Excellent track record of building a team to run the best in class preventive maintenance system.


• Good understanding of regulatory requirements for operating plants.


• Strong aptitude for root cause analysis and troubleshooting operational issues.


• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.


• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory and stewardship processes.


• Proven managerial experience and ability to be accountable and lead by example.


• Willing to relocate to and work in Kaduna if necessary.


• Strong leadership and managerial attributes. Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.

Start Up Environment:

• Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Health Insurance


• Pension.


• Performance Bonus


• Annual paid vacation


• Group Life Insurance.