Overview
Head of Production & Process Jobs in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia at Dangote Petroleum & Petrochemicals
Title: Head of Production & Process
Company: Dangote Petroleum & Petrochemicals
Location: Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Job Summary
- Oversee and coordinate efficient production of high-quality clinker and cement at the plant
to generate optimal revenue for DCP.
- Ensure production at optimal plant capacity at all times.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and articulation of production strategy for DCP.
- Create and manage the plant’s production plan, capacity plan and materials requirements
plan in line with DCP’s strategic intent.
- Oversee the implementation of the approved production plan at the plant to ensure
established targets are met.
- Ensure the production processes are implemented in line with agreed upon Safety &
Environmental procedures and guidelines.
- Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the unit’s strategic direction and objectives to
all Production staff.
- Prepare annual production budgets based on relevant considerations including market forces
and ensure achievement of planned budgets through optimization of resources.
- Coordinate and manage the production team to achieve daily production lines for the
purpose of maintenance.
- Oversee the execution of cement kiln linings repairs, raw and cement mill operations and
cement packaging system.
- Keep abreast with new developments in cement productions and good practices and make
recommendation for improvement to the Plant Director.
- Supervise the implementation of approved recommendations.
- Coordinate with other units of the production, mines and maintenance department as
Required To Meet Production Requirements.
- Provide overall guidance, leadership and strategic direction to the Production team.
- Prepare and provide production reports and information to management to aid decision
making.
- Monitor and control consumption trend of refractory, grinding media, grinding aid and their
Inventory levels.
- Conduct downtime analysis and preventative measures for future development
and offer
recommendations for improvement in processes based on test results.
- Carry out detailed analysis of key process trends, developments, and changes in equipment
performance behaviors in Dangote Cement Plant production processes.
- Achieving optimum fuel efficiency, power consumption and utilization of manpower.
- Assessing performance of subordinates and providing necessary feedback to Human Resources Department
Generation of Training needs for subordinates and providing necessary feedback for their
development to Human Resources Department.
- Liaise with regulators, external auditors, affiliates and outsourced service providers.
- Assign detailed responsibilities to subordinate and supervise them to ensure timely delivery
of high-quality results.
- Encourage teams to evaluate current procedures critically for efficacy, quality, and
simplification to execute process improvements to boost operational effectiveness.
- Offer training sessions for new procedures as required.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Plant Director.
Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience
- Graduate/ Post- Graduate in Chemical Engineering/Production Management
- Member of Engineering Institution/body (Professional Engineer).
- Experience in a Cement Manufacturing environment in modern large plants.
- 15-20 years’ progressive work experience in cement/process industry of which five (5)
years should be at Production Manager Level in a cement Plant.
Skills and Competencies
- Professional and technical competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of cement production processes
- Strong knowledge of the cement industry (local and international) including the
trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislation relating to the
cement manufacturing industry
- Strong knowledge of production quality parameters and quality control
- Good knowledge of cement manufacturing equipment’s and quality control
- Understanding of corporate governance principles.
- Familiarity with fraud risk indicators and investigation techniques
Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Packages such as SAP
- Behavioural and management competencies:
- Strong people management and leadership skill
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Good supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- High ethical standards and integrity