Plant Manager

About the role

This role involves managing production operations, process control, equipment maintenance, team leadership, and cost management in a manufacturing environment. The position requires technical expertise in mechanical systems and production optimization to ensure output meets targets, quality standards, and operational efficiency.

• Key responsibilities
• Compose and oversee daily/weekly production plans, ensuring output meets targets and delivery schedules

Optimize utilization of mixers, conveyors, silos, packaging machines, compressors, dust collection systems, and other equipment to reduce downtime and maximize production capacity

• Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure each production batch meets formula specifications and monitor raw material consumption
• Reduce material waste and handle quality deviations and customer complaints
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unexpected equipment failures
• Provide technical guidance for complex equipment repairs, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and rotating equipment systems
• Manage availability of critical spare parts and monitor equipment performance and recurring issues
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate production supervisors, operators, technicians, and other team members
• Plan workforce allocation based on production load and train junior staff on technical skills and safety awareness
• Control production costs through optimization of raw materials, labor, energy, and equipment; monitor key performance indicators
• About you
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of production management experience in cement, mortar, or building materials industries

Familiar with maintenance and troubleshooting of factory mechanical systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, rotating equipment, and lubrication systems

Safety management qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, or Lean/Six Sigma certification (preferred)