Assistant Production Manager Sagamu

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge Africa Plc) is actively recruiting for a Assistant Production Manager position in Sagamu. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Manufacturing sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Manufacturing • Location Preference: in Sagamu

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Assistant Production Manager position is an important role within Nigeria's Manufacturing sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Manufacturing offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Assistant Production Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Manufacturing field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Manufacturing sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, is a leading Nigerian building solutions company and a member of the Huaxin  Building Materials Group, a globally recognized manufacturer of construction materials founded in 1907 and headquartered in Wuhan, China. Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), HBM Nigeria Plc is actively participating in the urbanisation and economic growth of Nigeria, the largest  economy in Africa. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Assistant Production Manager

Location: Sagamu, Ogun

Job Type: Full time What You Will Be Doing

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE): 

Enforce compliance with all safety rules, PTW (Permit to Work), and lockout/tag out procedures during the shift.   Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings for shift teams.   Ensure adherence to environmental standards (emissions, dust control, waste handling) during operations.   Participate in incident/near-miss reporting and investigations.

Lead and supervise all production shift activities to achieve daily production targets.  Implement daily/shift production plans, monitor process parameters, and adjust operations to optimize output and energy consumption.   Coordinate with Kiln Coach, field operators, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth and continuous operation.   Authorize startup/shutdown of key equipment according to SOPs.

Process Monitoring & Optimization:  

Monitor key process indicators (through CCR and field checks: kiln feed, free lime, temperature profiles, pressure, power consumption, etc.).   Identify process deviations and take corrective actions promptly to maintain product quality and plant reliability.   Escalate major abnormalities to the Production Manager and relevant departments.

Ensure clinker produced during the shift meet quality specifications by closely collaborating with the Quality/QA-QC department.   Implement feedback from laboratory test results to adjust process parameters.   Minimize rework, off-spec products, and customer complaints related to operations.

People Management & Training: 

Supervise Shift managers, Kiln Production Coordinator and other production personnel on shift.   Allocate manpower, manage shift handover, and ensure discipline and adherence to procedures.   Coach, mentor, and train Production staff on operating procedures, process understanding, and safety.

Prepare and submit required production reports (volumes, stoppages, incidents, consumptions, quality issues).   Ensure correct and timely logging of operational data and events in logbooks and systems.   Contribute input for daily production meetings.

Degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline or Sciences 5+ years’ experience in cement plant operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/shift leadership role Strong knowledge of kilns and process control (DCS/CCR systems).

Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes and equipment Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations. Analytical and problem-solving skills (root cause analysis of process issues) Ability to work under pressure and make quick, sound operational decisions Good communication and reporting skills.

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