About the Role
Dangote Group is one of Africa's most diversified business conglomerates, renowned for excellent business practices and product quality with operational headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. We are currently seeking a dynamic and seasoned Chief General Manager, Mechanical to provide overarching leadership for the safe maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant mechanical equipment and systems to ensure maximum production efficiency and quality.
Key Responsibilities- Continually monitor and control plant performance through measurement, analysis, benchmarking, and pre-defined company indicators.
- Optimize production processes and equipment in line with company improvement programs and action plans.
- Oversee production performance, raw material and energy costs, and equipment utilization to meet profitability and delivery targets.
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures for production methods, strict quality control, and workplace safety.
- Implement cost-minimization strategies through the effective utilization of manpower, facilities, and capital equipment.
- Establish secure work conditions and mobilize all plant employees and contractors around safety standards.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline; an MBA or professional qualification is required.
- Minimum of 25 years of extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of cement manufacturing equipment, with at least 5 years at a senior management level.
- In-depth knowledge of cement production processes, industry trends, and local/international regulations.
- Strong expertise in Operation and Maintenance Management Systems, SAP, process management, and quality assurance.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and cross-cultural people management skills.
- Competitive salary with attractive performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance and medical coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth and executive leadership development within Africa's largest industrial conglomerate.