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Senior General Manager Production — Nigeria, Lagos

Dangote Industries Limited (Dangote Group) · Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) is the parent holding company and driving force behind the entire Dangote Group conglomerate, operating as the largest diversified industrial corporation in West Africa. Founded by Aliko Dangote

On-site Nigeria: Lagos Full-time Senior Competitive

Job description

Oversee and coordinate efficient production of high quality clinker and cement at the plant to generate optimal revenue for Dangote Cement Plc. (DCP)

Ensure production at optimal plant capacity at all times.

Key responsibilities

  • Participate in the development and articulation of a production strategy for Dangote Cement Plc.
  • Create and manage the Plant’s production, capacity and materials requirement plan in line with DCP’s strategic intent.
  • Oversee the implementation of approved production plan at the plant to ensure established targets are met.
  • Ensure that production processes are implemented in line with agreed upon procedures and 
    guidelines
  • Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the unit’s strategic direction and objective to all 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 targets within the specified quality level, budget and time. 
  • Liaise with Maintenance to coordinate planned shutdowns of production lines for the purpose of 
    maintenance.
  • Oversee the execution of cement kiln lining repairs, raw, cement mill operations, and cement packaging system.
  • Keep abreast with new developments in cement production and good practices, and make 
    recommendations for improvement to the Deputy Plant Director (Operations & Maintenance)
  • Supervise the implementation of approved recommendations.
  • Provide overall guidance, leadership and strategic direction to the Production team.
  • Prepare and provide production reports and information to leadership to aid decision making.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Plant Director.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering

Location: Head Office - Lagos, Head Office - Lagos

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of twenty-Five (25) years relevant work experience, of which Ten (10) must be in a management position.

SKILLS and BEHAVIOURS

  • Strong knowledge of the cement industry (local and international) including the trends and challenges.
  • opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
  • Strong relationship management and communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Good supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.

Job Classification

GM/SGM Production

Benefits & perks

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for you and your family
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development through advanced training programs
  • Flexible work schedules promoting a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources in the production industry
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity

Required skills

coordinate efficient productionEnsure production at optimalDemonstrate ownership of and communication