Plant Director at an International Industrial Group - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Posted on Wed 28th Oct, 2020 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, an International Industrial Group is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Director

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities

  • To organise/direct all activities of the plant and provide leadership to direct reports and the entire staff of the Company.
  • Take overall responsibility for all production-related operations including purchasing and distribution, safety, industrial excellence and technical support, human resources (people mobilization/development), customer orientation and logistics as well as production support functions such as mining, engineering and maintenance.
  • To ensure that quality/quantity are met and implementation of all company policies and procedures, in the areas of HSE, Personnel, Training and Financial Management
  • Provide overall strategic leadership, direction and guidance for all Plant operations.
  • Ensure the continuous growth and profitability of the organisation’s business.
  • Demonstrate ownership for the execution of the corporate strategy at the plant level
  • Prepare the annual budgets and prudently monitor and manage the Plants’ resources within the budgetary provision
  • Continually control and monitor plant performance through measurement and analysis through the use of standard tools, benchmarking and pre-defined Group indicators to be used for tracking.
  • Demonstrate ownership for all technical issues in the plants.
  • Optimise and adapt the production process and equipment
  • Oversee the analysis of sales forecast to determine production capacity required to meet forecast.
  • Monitor production performance including cost & volumes of raw materials, energy & fuels, effective utilisation of equipment/machines and ensure alignment with planned production targets, delivery targets, profitability targets and other key performance measures.
  • Oversee the execution of all necessary systems, controls, policies and procedures to ensure a rigorous financial framework
  • Develop a customer-oriented culture
  • Human Resources Management and Development: execution of succession plan and training plan, compensation, labour relations and communication

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university in the field of Engineering or any related discipline.
  • MBA is required.
  • 20 years' experience, with at least 10 years in managing multiple lines large scale industrial plant
  • Previous experience in Emerging Markets/Africa is a plus
  • Very good understanding of technical problems and industrial strategy in the following domains: Operation and Maintenance Management Systems (SAP experience is a plus), Process Management, Product Quality, Quality/ Environmental Management, Project Management, Human Resources Management, Logistics Management.
  • In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and financial management.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.