Head of Production & Process

## 🎯 Responsabilités
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 1. 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 2. 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