JOB SUMMARY
Oversee and coordinate efficient production of high quality clinker and cement at the plant to generate optimal revenue for the Plant; ensure production at optimal plant capacity at all times.
KEY DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the development and articulation of a production strategy for the Plant.
- Create and manage the Plant’s production plan, capacity plan and materials requirement plan in line with Plant's strategic intent.
- Oversee the implementation of approved production plan at the plant to ensure established targets are met.
- Ensure that production processes are implemented in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
- Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the unit’s strategic direction and objective to all 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 targets within the specified quality level, budget and time.
- Liaise with Maintenance to coordinate planned shut-downs of production lines for the purpose of maintenance.
- Oversee the execution of cement kiln lining repairs, raw and cement mill operations and cement packaging system.
- Keep abreast with new developments in cement production and good practices, and make recommendations for improvement to the Plant Director
- Supervise the implementation of approved recommendations.
- Coordinate with other units of the production, mines and maintenance departments 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.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Plant Director.
Requirements
EDUCATION amp; WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a technical discipline.
- Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of eight years (8) years relevant work experience
SKILLS amp; COMPETENCIES
- In-depth knowledge of cement production processes
- Strong knowledge of the cement industry (local and international) including the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control
- Good knowledge of cement manufacturing equipment and their functionalities
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong relationship management and communication skills
- Good supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to pay attention to details
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Training amp; Development
- Paid Time Off