Head of Production & Process

Job description

Date: Mar 18, 2026

Location: Ndola Cement, Ndola Cement

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

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

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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

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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

1. 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

2. 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