Directeur Usine (Plant Manager / Technical Director) at Etex Group - IOTA Group

IOTA Group - Our client, Etex Group with headquarters in Brussels is a leading industrial group, specialized in production and marketing of  high-quality building materials and solutions. As international top player, Etex is active in 42 countries in which they can count on the loyalty of more than 13.500 employees and 101 plant or factory operations

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Directeur Usine (Plant Manager/Technical Director)

Location: Enugu, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The Directeur Usine (Plant Manager/Technical Director) oversees all operations of a fibre cement manufacturing plant, ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective production whilst maintaining high product quality and full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities
Safety, Health & Environmental Management (10%)

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture across the plant, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and OHSAS 18001 standards
• Monitor and maintain leading and lagging safety indicators, accident records, and SafeStart management systems
• Conduct regular safety observations, safety talks, and HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) reviews to address high-priority items
• Ensure optimal housekeeping standards and implementation of 5S/6S systems and visual management practices
• Ensure FM Global priority items are addressed and maintained

Production & Cost Leadership (20%):

• Drive production planning and operational excellence to achieve agreed efficiency and output targets
• Communicate daily with commercial, sales, and despatch teams to maintain optimal stock levels
• Manage production schedules and resource allocation to maximise plant utilisation
• Control purchasing and procurement of spare parts in conjunction with Supply Chain procedures
• Negotiate with suppliers on high-value items and technical aspects of raw materials

Quality & Customer Centricity (20%):

• Ensure all products meet quality standards and customer requirements
• Implement and maintain quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor quality metrics and drive corrective actions when required

Preventative Maintenance Management (20%):

• Plan and schedule preventative maintenance to minimise unplanned downtime
• Provide technical support and problem-solving for equipment breakdowns
• Oversee maintenance team performance and asset reliability

Capital Expenditure & Project Management (20%):

• Manage capital projects and investments within the approved budget (€18 million)
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Evaluate and implement process improvements and equipment upgrades

People & Stakeholder Management (10%):

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of 206+ employees across six direct reports (Production, EHS, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Maintenance Managers)
• Foster industrial relations and ensure team alignment with plant objectives
• Manage stakeholder relationships with regional leadership and external partners

Qualifications

• Must be highly flexible and available to provide support to the team outside of regular hours.
• Will be required to reside in a challenging environment, adapting holidays to business needs.
• Must demonstrate resilience and adaptability to demanding working conditions.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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