Job Title: Production Manager (M/F)
Reference: 12LN_04032014
Location: Lagos / National Deployment
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Employer: Loesche Nigeria Limited (LNG)
Role & Responsibility:
• Lead and guide all production related aspects at the plant site including safety, operations, performance, product quality and the assigned shifts (Shift Foremen and Operators)
• Manage effectively the production operation within a production function at the plant in order to ensure cost effective, timely production output of quality products
• Develop production plans and strategies to achieve plant's objectivesEnsure the availability of raw materials for production in cooperation with the customer
• Prepare forecasts and production budgets
• Create the necessary purchasing requisitions for spare parts for the overhaul of shutdowns and normal production activities
• Coordinate the necessary materials and services for plant development related to production activities
• Manage the inventories related to the production department objectively
• Implement inventory management and control
• Safeguard an optimum level of direct material stock required for the production process
• Ensure an optimal and energy efficient operation of the assigned grinding terminals or cement plants
• Participate in all CAPEX related meetings to provide inputs to the development of plant's performance
• Implement recommendations by the Process Manager to achieve optimized processes
• In charge of the achievement of key performance indicators in the field of safety, productivity, product quality and cost related agreed targets for the overall plants' performance
• Responsible for the continuous increase of productivity and product quality
• Meeting the quality targets specified by the Quality Control Manager
• Implement quality control methodologies in the production department under the guidance and the direction of the Quality Control Manager
• Provide the necessary guidance to the Shift Foremen to carry out the required production processes
• Coordinate the production requirements to maximize the processing plant efficiencies and availability
• Assurance of an environmental compliance and clean plant operations
• Implement operational controls for a continuous optimization of the production processes
• Safeguard Human resources by adherence to Health & Safety regulations
• Manage the utilization of manpower, mobile equipment, fixed assets and contractors
• Guide operating staff by setting clear performance objectives, providing regular feedback and providing development through training
• Identify specific developmental needs and gaps of the operating staff in the department
• Train and develop the operating staff to provide specific plant knowledge
• Control and guide the daily work
• Ensure a well-organised communication of decisions and current developments
• Implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs), reporting functions, and work instructions for optimising the process chains
• Carry out annual performance reviews of employees
• Continuous reporting to the Plant Manager
• Comply with all relevant company and statutory environmental, health and safety procedures and guidelines
Requirements:
• University degree in process, mechanical or industrial engineering
• Several years' experience in the cement industry as Production Manager
• Profound experience in leading and guiding production shifts
• Sound knowledge of production planning and the cement production process including cement chemistry and cement microscopy
• Very good understanding of safety and environmental regulations
• Strategic, organisation and planning skills
• Confident manner in dealing with operating staff
• Profound knowledge in cost controlling
• Sound communication skills and outstanding ability to work in a team Very good MS-Office and SAP knowledge
• Business-fluent spoken and written English
• Further languages skills would be an advantage
• Willingness to travel to various locations worldwide for an extended period of time
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