Deputy General Manager, Mechanical at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Description

We are seeking for Deputy General Manager of Mechanical Maintenance – Cement Plant to oversee the maintenance of the plant.
The chosen candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals in the construction industry to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the plant.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage the maintenance team responsible for maintaining the plant.
Develop and implement processes to ensure preventative maintenance programs are in place and followed.
Manage budget and work with procurement to ensure materials and equipment are available as needed.
Develop strategies and plans to replace and upgrade older machinery and equipment.
Create reports detailing maintenance activity to senior management.
Ensure the plant is compliant with all regulations and safety policies.
Communicate with other departments to ensure synergy between maintenance and production processes.

Requirements

BSc / HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum of 24 years' experience in mechanical maintenance of cement plants.
Extensive knowledge of cement plant maintenance equipment and processes.
Candidate must be experienced in cement manufacturing process.
Ability to lead and manage a team of maintenance personnel.
knowledge of SAP and other MS Software.
Proficiency in MS Office Suites.
Experience with budget management, procurement, and inventory control.