Operations and Performance Analyst, North at Lafarge Cement

Lafarge is a world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in its Cement, Aggregates & Concrete businesses. Located in 64 countries with 65,000 employees, the vision of Lafarge in Nigeria is to be the most trusted and preferred partner of Nigerian construction professionals and home builders by delivering cement and concrete solutions that are best in quality, environmentally sustainable and nationwide available at affordable cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations and Performance Analyst, North

Location: Gombe
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the role

• The Operations and Performance Analyst is responsible for collating and analyzing operational performance data for the purpose of improving the performance of North Cement Plant.
• He analyzes the plant production and cost data, identifies wasteful processes, and makes recommendations to improve efficiency.

What you'll be doing

• Measures daily production performance by equipment, by line and by plant against the OEM/BDP quantity, analyses and explains variance in detail for performance improvement
• Performs weekly and monthly analysis of plant performance highlighting variances to key performance indicators and undertakes review of plant reports to ensure consistency of information with other reports e.g. monthly production reports, advance downtime analysis program (ADAP) reports, costing tool report etc.
• Under the supervision of the Finance controller, he undertakes root cause analysis to variances of the Plants and regional performance and presents explanations to variances of key performance indicators compared to plan; advising management on corrective actions for improved performance.
• Supports the Finance Controller in leading the weekly, monthly and annual planning, forecasting and budgeting cycles for the North plant and for the region.
• Fully responsible for the supervision of monthly cycle counting and reconciliation of Inventory of Spare parts across the Northern region.
• Takes the lead in quarterly measurement and reconciliation of process materials across the SW plants to validate the accuracy of inventory balances; proposes inventory adjustments for approval in line with the DOA.
• Monitors Internal Control environment of the Northern plant and drives compliance with Internal controls standards, policies and procedures in line with LHARP rules.
• Serves as the Month-End Closing (MEC) Coordinator for the Northern plant; ensuring accurate reporting of monthly Key Statistical KPIs for both Ewekoro and Sagamu Plants in line with LHARP.
• Proactively engages with plant management on reporting requirements and uses reporting tool for automating reports, in consultation with reporting team.
• Performs any other functions as may be assigned by the Plant controller.
• Responsible for Overall financial activities for Ashaka plant

Who you'll be working with 
List of direct reports:

• Cycle counters

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff.
• He/she also interacts regularly with the external public including suppliers and other external stakeholders.

What we are looking for 
Level of Education/qualifications

• A University degree in Sciences or Social Sciences or its equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cement industry and on similar role
• A professional qualification in Accounting (desirable)
• SAP Intermediate Knowledge

Specific Work experience:

• Manufacturing experience
• Have a proven track record of working closely with commercial teams, sales and operational teams
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence applications

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer Skills especially Excel, word, powerpoint and email applications
• Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills
• Good attention to detail

Behavioral competence:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Adaptable
• Tact and tolerant
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to set deadlines
• Resilient and Motivated

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Excellent management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to meet both short and long range goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple project plans successfully and simultaneously.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams
• Able to coach and direct a diverse team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.