Production Manager at Dangote Group

The Dangote Group is one of Nigeria's most diversified manufacturing conglomerates. The Group continues to grow its vision of becoming the leading provider of essential needs in Food and Shelter in Sub-Saharan Africa with sustained market leadership in Cement Manufacturing, Sugar Milling, Sugar Refining, Packaging Material Production and Salt Refining.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Production Manager
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Plc
Department: Operations (Production)
Location: Lagos State
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• With responsibility to plan; organize and control production in an organization to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing plant improvement and expansion
• Prepare report, analyze data and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance related problems
• Contribute to the development and maintenance policies; strategies, plans and programs
• Establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CIMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts and maintenance history of plant equipment
• Implement approved preventive and predictive maintenance plans and programs to ensure the availability, reliability and efficiency of equipment
• Plan and coordinate production engineering
• Provide training and guidance to team members to accomplish production goals.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience
• 5 year's experience in manufacturing operations
• 2 year's experience in a supervisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specification and schematics
• Extensive plant levels experience with significant proven man management experience
• Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Experience of management Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities for maintenance4
• Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/Supply chain.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Experienced in equipment repairs and maintenance
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and follow up skills.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent Managerial and leadership skills.