Manager, Production

About the Role

The Dangote Group is one of Africa's most diversified and successful business conglomerates, renowned for excellence, quality products, and market leadership. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, our operations span cement, manufacturing, logistics, and more across the continent. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Production Manager to lead our cement manufacturing operations and drive strategic business growth.

• Manage daily plant operations to achieve high-level production targets and superior quality goals.
• Ensure the optimal availability and efficient utilization of raw materials, machinery, and equipment.
• Supervise multidisciplinary production teams to maintain strict safety protocols and operational standards.
• Oversee seamless plant startups, planned shutdowns, and maintenance coordination.
• Monitor critical process parameters to guarantee consistent and high-standard product quality.
• Implement innovative continuous improvement and cost-optimization initiatives across the plant.
• Ensure strict compliance with ISO and other relevant industrial and regulatory standards.
• Prepare comprehensive production reports and deliver actionable operational insights to senior management.
• Lead, mentor, train, and evaluate production staff to foster a culture of high performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience in cement manufacturing or the heavy process industry.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a senior managerial capacity.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of modern cement production processes and quality standards.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
• Opportunities for professional development within a leading African conglomerate.
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with career advancement prospects.

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