Plant Director – Jobberman Third Party Vacancy

Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Planning:

• Champion the execution of the corporate strategy at the plant level.
• Demonstrate ownership for the definition of the Plant’s strategy and ensure alignment with the corporate strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight in the development of strategic plans for the plant.
• Prepare the annual budgets and prudently monitor and manage the Plant’s resources within the budgetary provision.
• Facilitate prompt implementation of the approved operational plans and ensure that plant operations follow all applicable laws and regulations.
• Facilitate the definition of broad guidelines for the establishment of standards to ensure and measure the performance of plant operations; its departments, units, teams, and personnel.

Plant Management Cycle:

• Oversee the conduct of in-depth research, assessment, and analysis and benchmark the plant management strategies against other major players given the industry and economic realities to ensure maintenance and improvement of production standards.
• Oversee the execution and implementation of risk management frameworks and disaster recovery plans to ensure optimal plant performance and minimize operational losses.
• Oversee the analysis of the sales forecast to determine the production capacity required to meet the forecast.
• Monitor production performance including cost & volumes of raw materials, energy & fuels, effective utilization of equipment/machines, and ensure alignment with planned production targets, delivery targets, profitability targets, and other key performance measures.
• Implement appropriate strategies, plans, and programs for producing quality products and achieving set levels of Plant capacity utilization 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 workforce, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Ensure Plant compliance with all local and national laws and regulations relating to cement manufacturing.
• Continually control and monitor plant performance through measurement and analysis using standard tools, benchmarking, and pre-defined Company indicators to be used for tracking.
• Demonstrate ownership of all technical issues in the plants.
• Optimize and adapt the production process and equipment in line with the Company’s improvement program/ action plans.
• Create safe work conditions and mobilize all plant employees and contractors on safety at work.

Finance and Cost Reduction:

• Oversee the execution of all necessary systems, controls, policies, and procedures to ensure a rigorous financial framework for the Plant.
• Authorize expenses in line with the plant objectives and budget provisions.
• Provide oversight for the management of information systems and information system reporting tools.
• Demonstrate ownership for the implementation of a cost reduction program including cost-tracking practices/methods to maintain a competitive edge in the market and ensure increased overall performance.
• The cost reduction program should be reflected in:
• Fixed cost, variable cost, selling & general cost (pricing);
• Increased volumes (through reliability utilization and cement clinker ratio);
• Effectiveness of procurement management practices;
• Increased investments.

Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction:

• Develop a customer-oriented culture in alignment with the Company’s values ensuring prompt feedback in addressing customer complaints issues.
• Ensure the maintenance of product quality and provision of quality service.
• Demonstrate ownership of quality assurance and control procedures as well as the overall quality of all products manufactured in the Country.

Human Resources Management and Development:

• Identify the right mix of people, innovation, and management to propel the Country’s operations.
• Monitors overall workforce and material resource requirements to meet Plant budgets.
• Ensure the execution of a succession plan and training plan for all staff in the Country to preserve and develop key competencies.
• Demonstrate ownership for compensation of staff in the Country.
• Maintain and foster positive labor relations and communication.

Stakeholder/ Community Relations:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key organizations and champion the formulation of strategic business alliances.
• Develop sustainable relationships with external influencers and seek to establish relevant partnerships for optimal positioning of the Plant.
• Demonstrate ownership for the representation of the Plant with the government and other regulatory bodies.
• Continually promote the company image in the local social economic and environmental community.
• Ensure that the laws and regulations about the activities are respected as well as protection of the environment in compliance with Company standards.

General:

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the Plant and provide leadership to direct reports and the entire staff of the Company.
• Continually review and implement best practices for all units in the Plant.
• Ensure continuous review and assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Plant’s policies, procedures, and processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure alignment with the Country’s standards.
• Receive and review periodic financial and non-financial reports to effectively monitor and steer the activities of the Plant to meet strategic objectives.
• Review and authorize key expenditures/transactions of the Country in line with the approved budget.
• Ensure the optimal management of the Plant’s human and material resources to optimize performance and enhance output.
• Monitor and stay abreast of industry, national and global developments, trends, and events to ensure that the Company can maintain and sharpen its competitive positioning and advantage.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• A professional degree/ qualification such as MBA is required.
• Minimum of 25 years experience, with at least 10 years in managing multiple lines large scale cement plant of not less than 6 million tonnes annual capacity.
• Exceptionally good understanding of technical problems 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
• Human Resources Management
• Logistics Management
• In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and fiscal 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.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Location: Nigeria

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