About the Role
HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge), a leading building solutions company, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Industrial Performance Manager to optimize manufacturing operations across our Nigerian plants. In this critical role, you will champion health and safety, drive plant performance improvement, challenge industrial targets, and oversee the successful execution of strategic action plans to support our long-term growth and sustainability goals.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, acting as a safety role model and driving a proactive safety culture across all plants.
- Develop and implement Plant Performance Improvement Plans (PDP, MTP) in collaboration with Plant Managers and the COO.
- Identify operational performance opportunities, set industrial targets, and monitor rolling forecasts to drive cost efficiency and productivity.
- Support and challenge plants in defining robust action plans, managing operational budgets, and optimizing capital expenditure projects.
- Lead the Executive S&OP for the Industrial function and implement process tools, systems, and global initiatives effectively.
- Manage budgeting, cost control, and financial reviews of manufacturing reports in partnership with the Business Unit Finance Team.
- Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing operations experience, including at least 5 years in line management positions (preferably within Production or Process departments).
- Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams and successfully delivering challenging benefit and capability-building agendas.
- Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional project management, strategic planning, and industrial performance analysis.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and international training programs within a global industry leader.
- A collaborative work environment committed to sustainable development and employee empowerment.