Sectional Head, Production at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Job Summary

The Sectional Head Production at Dangote Cement PLC leads and manages the Cement Mill operations to optimize production efficiency and quality of cement output. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in the development and articulation of a production strategy and tactical plan for DCP Obajana plant to ensure safety of operation.
Oversee the implementation of approved production strategy and tactical plan at the plant to ensure established targets are met.
Ensure the use of SOP to enhance implementation of production processes and procedure so as to meet final product quallity and to achieve good efficiency level.
To  manage the daily Plant’s production plans, capacity plans and materials requirement plan in line with DCP’s strategic intent.
Demonstrate ownership and communicate the unit’s strategic direction and objective to all staff with respect to organisational aims and objectives the wholistic policies of the company.
Prepare quarterly and annual production budgets based on market forces and ensure planned budget are achieved through plant optimization.
Coordinate and manage the production team to achieve daily production targets within the specified quality level, budget and time.
Identify weak refractory areas for static and rotary parts of kiln and preheater as well ensure quality execution of rafractory linning work in the kiln and other parts of the pyroprocess.
Keep abreast with new development in cement production and best practice, and make recommendations for improvement to the Head, Operations and Maintenance.
Prepare and provide production reports and information to management to aid decision making.
Supervise the implementation of approved recommendations such as new product mix,comissioning and operation of new equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Relevant postgraduate qualifications or certifications will be an advantage.
Minimum of twenty two years (22) years of experience in cement production, with at least 10 years in a supervisory role.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong understanding of cement production processes and operation of cement mills.
Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in production management software and tools.
Commitment to safety and environmental standards.
Ability to work well under pressure and make informed decisions swiftly.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Time Off
Training & Development
Performance Bonus.