Head of Production & Process

Job Summary

• Oversee and coordinate efficient production of high-quality clinker and cement at the plant to generate optimal revenue for DCP.

• Ensure production at optimal plant capacity at all times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and articulation of production strategy for DCP.
• Create and manage the plant’s production plan, capacity plan and materials requirements plan in line with DCP’s strategic intent.
• Oversee the implementation of the approved production plan at the plant to ensure established targets are met.
• Ensure the production processes are implemented in line with agreed upon Safety & Environmental procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the unit’s strategic direction and objectives to all Production staff.
• Prepare annual production budgets based on relevant considerations including market forces and ensure achievement of planned budgets through optimization of resources.
• Coordinate and manage the production team to achieve daily production lines for the purpose of maintenance.
• Oversee the execution of cement kiln linings repairs, raw and cement mill operations and cement packaging system.
• Keep abreast with new developments in cement productions and good practices and make recommendation for improvement to the Plant Director.
• Supervise the implementation of approved recommendations.
• Coordinate with other units of the production, mines and maintenance department as

Required To Meet Production Requirements.

• Provide overall guidance, leadership and strategic direction to the Production team.
• Prepare and provide production reports and information to management to aid decision making.
• Monitor and control consumption trend of refractory, grinding media, grinding aid and their Inventory levels.
• Conduct downtime analysis and preventative measures for future development and offer recommendations for improvement in processes based on test results.
• Carry out detailed analysis of key process trends, developments, and changes in equipment performance behaviors in Dangote Cement Plant production processes.
• Achieving optimum fuel efficiency, power consumption and utilization of manpower.
• Assessing performance of subordinates and providing necessary feedback to Human Resources Department Generation of Training needs for subordinates and providing necessary feedback for their development to Human Resources Department.
• Liaise with regulators, external auditors, affiliates and outsourced service providers.
• Assign detailed responsibilities to subordinate and supervise them to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Encourage teams to evaluate current procedures critically for efficacy, quality, and simplification to execute process improvements to boost operational effectiveness.
• Offer training sessions for new procedures as required.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Plant Director.

Key Requirements: Education and Work Experience

• Graduate/ Post- Graduate in Chemical Engineering/Production Management
• Member of Engineering Institution/body (Professional Engineer).
• Experience in a Cement Manufacturing environment in modern large plants.
• 15-20 years’ progressive work experience in cement/process industry of which five (5) years should be at Production Manager Level in a cement Plant.

Skills and Competencies

• Professional and technical competencies:
• In-depth knowledge of cement production processes
• Strong knowledge of the cement industry (local and international) including the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislation relating to the cement manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of production quality parameters and quality control
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing equipment’s and quality control
• Understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Familiarity with fraud risk indicators and investigation techniques Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Packages such as SAP
• Behavioural and management competencies:
• Strong people management and leadership skill Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• High ethical standards and integrity