Steel Fabrication Production Manager - Expatriate at Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited

Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited was established in 1981 with Registration No. RC 37125 as a limited liability company specialized in all kinds of Structural Steel fabrication design & erection to the civil construction and Oil & Gas Industries, development and manufacturing of various semi-trailers, rigid truck bodies, which enabled the company to deliver complete projects of steel structures coupled with civil engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Steel Fabrication Production Manager - Expatriate

Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities
Production Planning:

• Responsible for the entire production process of the company
• Develop and determine short, medium- and long-term production manpower needs.
• Ensure projects/task are discussed with the technical teams before project commencement.
• Responsible for completing each job on time, on budget and with a high level of quality
• Obtain and study all projects drawings for effective execution in line with project specifications.
• Reviews proposals / contracts for feasibility, cost and schedule issues
• Responsible for obtaining permits and evaluation of subcontractors
• Ensure the ultimate goal complete customer satisfaction

Management of Jobs:

• Responsible for a complete understanding of the job blueprints, specifications and bids
• Ensures each job site is visited daily to monitor job progress, quality, safety and site security
• Creates job schedules, orders materials and schedules sub-contractors
• Conducts a pre-construction meeting with supervisors, projects engineers at the start of each job
• Responsible for communicating daily Job Report to customers as directed by the CEO
• Maintains job log for each active job and ensure timely completion of each jobs within the job time frame.
• Conducts regular project review meetings with customers
• Responsible for change orders: scope, cost, documentation and customer approval

Financial / Cost Management:

• Identifies cost concerns in the management of material usage. estimating phase
• Tracks actual costs against estimates and coordinates with procurement and Account departments.
• Approves Waybills for payment in all production materials purchase.

Supervision:

• Ensures compliance with all company rules, policies and agreements
• Manage the entire production staff, project site staff, contractors and sub - contractors
• Supervises field staff and subcontractors
• Evaluates quantity and quality of jobs at each production stages.
• Conduct performance appraisal in partnership with human resources department.
• Document company procedures and train employees and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Possess a relevant degree in Engineering, Business Administration and other related degrees
• A minimum of 20 years experience in a similar role in a steel fabrication industry.
• MBA and other additional qualifications would be an added advantage
• Professional qualifications in Project Management would be added advantage.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects to achieve results.
• Leadership and management capabilities
• Adequate knowledge of the construction industry, current trends and best practices
• Experience in managing operational activities.
• Significant problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and delegation skills.
• Strong understanding and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Vast interpersonal relationship and Can-Do- Spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal and Team building skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
• Very effective organizational skills;
• Computer skills including Microsoft word, excel, AutoCAD and word processing programs;
• Time management and Good judgment skills.
• Strong relationship management skills with Subordinates, Seniors and Clients.
• Must be technically sound.

Personal Attributes:
As a Factory Manager you are to maintain strict confidentiality and You must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy;
• Be respectful;
• Be a team player;
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Be pro-active and flexible;
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Application Closing Date
Open till filled.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@sevan-nigeria.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.