🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Lafarge Africa Plc – 5 Positions

Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Assistant Corporate Services Manager
2.) Quality Control Analyst
3.) Production Co-Ordinator
4.) Warehouse Operative
5.) Dispatch Executive

Job Title: Assistant Corporate Services Manager

Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Job

• To assist Corporate Services Manager to oversee the relationship between the organization and its vendors or clients, help to fulfill corporate events or marketing needs and help to implement company-wide structure and protocol.
• To manage the provision of quality services that reflects the organisation’s core values.
• The Assistant Corporate Services Manager is responsible for ensuring the organization’s facilities are managed effectively, and monitoring sustainability along with implementing sustainability projects.

What You'll be Doing

• Undertake day-to-day facilities tasks including the continued operation of the organization facilities through a cost effective and efficient maintenance program.
• Support the Corporate Services Manager with the smooth delivery of facility related projects and activities.
• Ensure the organization operates its facilities in a sustainable manner by continuous monitoring and introduction of sustainable practices.
• Support the Corporate Services Manager with the continued management of organization’s property portfolio and advise of critical dates/activities as required.
• Correspond with key suppliers and contractors to undertake maintenance, installation and removal of facilities fixtures and fittings and/or furnishings as required.
• Ensure that service levels are maintained with key suppliers and issues are considered and acted upon in a timely and professional manner;
• Provide support for other Corporate Services teams across locations to meet service deadlines/tasks as required.
• Management of corporate relationships with service providers (housing, immigration, visas, travels) ensuring activities are fully compliant with Business Code and local legislation.
• Manages day-to-day service requests from stakeholders and customers (day-to-day administrative management of the employee life-cycle)
• Track the use of office consumables – stationery and refreshments – highlighting any unusual trends.
• Periodic canteen inspection and ensure 100% compliance with H&S/food handling requirements
• Follow up with Procurement, vendor and Finance departments for prompt delivery and payments to Service Vendors.
• Preparation and making ready available office/residential space for new and existing staff. Immigration Matters
• Ensure monthly NIS returns are completed on time and correctly.
• Ensure proper documentation maintained for all expatriates

Who you'll work with:

• Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:
  • Employees
  • HR
  • Communications
  • Plant, H&S and Third Party Vendors/Contractors

Requirements
Education / Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Professional certification in Facilities Management would be an advantage

Experience:

• 2-3 years working in a large organization in a similar role
• Experience in any area of corporate services i.e. vendor management, facilities, events, would be an advantage

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Understanding of facilities management and the building/construction industry.
• Understanding of document storage requirements, policies and procedures.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Work independently following instructions;
• Respond confidently and professionally to face to face and phone enquires;
• Be able to deliver projects on time and within budget;
• To manage work priorities;
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational ability
• Good team player

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Location: Ewekoro Plant, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Job 

• The Quality Control Analyst works with other members of the quality/plant team to maximize operational efficiency in an environment of continuous improvement; to provide timely and accurate process control information, to ensure that all testing equipment is operating properly, and to certify that the completed product meets intended specifications

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure that the work area in the Laboratory is safe, by identifying, reporting and rectifying all safety deviations through use of near miss reporting, Audits and Planned Tasks Observations methods.
• Ensure that end products comply with the plant specifications and statutory requirements during in process and before being dispatched.
• Conducts Blaine, sulphates (SO3), and residues in cement.
• Ensures that fuse beads and pellets for end product are properly prepared and used in XRF analyses
• Conducts chemical analyses of received gypsum, coal, red alluvium and end product using XRF.
• Conducts physical analyses of end product using EN 196 Methods
• Conducts coal ash and calorific value analyses of received coal using Bomb Calorimeter/ furnace
• Interprets all the test results produced and take corrective action for deviations in conjunction through usage of Statistical Process Control Incident plotting and reporting.
• Makes sure that the standards for the standardization are available.
• Adheres to, sample preparation, analysis/testing, sample retention work instructions, at all times.
• Informs/consults his superior of any technical difficulties and faults beyond scope immediately.
• Ensure that the laboratory records are kept up-to-date and allow product tractability.
• Ensure that the laboratory and other measuring equipment is maintained, serviced, calibrated and in good working condition.
• Manage the Chemical Lab reagents, glassware, equipment/accessories and other equipment spares stocks.
• Manage testing programmes daily

Who you'll work with:

• CCRO
• Mining Engineer
• Geologists

Qualifications, Education and Skills 

• B.Sc / HND in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Physics, Chemical engineering or a subject related to mining.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a process industry or quarry operation.
• Good team player and self motivated.
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness, must be hands-on.
• Very good written and verbal communication.

Technical Competencies:

• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes: raw meal preparation, burning, air flow, combustion and grinding.
• Good knowledge of physico-chemical characteristics of products, of parameters and standards applied to cement manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of the major clients’ uses of the products and of the controlling parameters
• In-depth knowledge of quality control methods and instruments
• Good knowledge of process control statistical methods and of experimental design
• Good knowledge of control tools and instruments (operation logics, regulation methods and systems)
• Good knowledge of current regulations and of specific environmental constraints
• Good knowledge of project management methods
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Computer literate (Word, excel, MS project, lotus note)
• Good knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9002)
• Good planning skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Good interpersonal relationship
• Result oriented
• Attention to accuracy / Precision
• Curiosity / Seeking information
• Decision-making capacity / Self-confidence

Managerial Competencies:

• Team leadership skill
• Good aptitude for organization and communication
• Result oriented with high decision making capacity/ self confidence
• High level of initiative
• Anticipative.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Production Co-Ordinator

Requisition ID: 4516
Location: Ewekoro Plant, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

• The role holder will be responsible for coordinating all production activity and ensure that our bench mark target is met.

What You'll Be Doing
Safety:

• Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and get confirmation that they are correctly understood.
• To ensure jobs are carried out in a safe manner, and to advice on all necessary safety precautions, safe methods and safe working procedures.
• Make sure that key equipment is working properly.
• Ensure the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Check safety and cleanness in workplace.

Performance:

• Report defects or breakdowns of machinery to appropriate departments, and follow up repairs or remedies so that production can be resumed as soon as possible.
• Ensure that plant and machinery planned maintenance and repairs are carried out during planned plant stoppages.
• Ensure that all production plant are operated efficiently in such a way as to protect the plant in accordance with laid down procedure and maintain plant integrity.
• Submit proposals to Production managers for modifications to plant and machinery in order to improve performance.
• Analyze and report the monthly / yearly results of production and budget comparison with plan.
• Distribute all kinds of operating data to related team in order to support works.
• Make counter measures immediately for variance and marketing situation in order to revise correctly the production and maintenance schedule.
• Maintain the reasonable stock of raw materials and products in order to keep the balance of supply and demand.
• Attend the related meeting to carry out the co-ordination work in the plant, if necessary.
• Production results (Production amount, energy consumption etc.) in order to comply with sales figures fixed by the Commercial department.
• Assist the Production Manager in the implementation of Kiln refractory repairs, ensure the continuity of electrical power supply to the plant, identify faults on plants and advise engineers / technicians on remedial measure.
• Certify services rendered by contractors as and when required by the Production Manager.
• Give on-the-job training for Production Personnel in the section and to arrange through the Production Manager suitable off-the-job training.
• Carry out project work as required, assist the Production Manager with the selection and induction of potential production staff, ensure that hired labour and/or machinery is utilized to its maximum potential and attend company training courses.
• Ensure the certification of Patrollers in the Plant.
• All these activities cover from the Raw mill to the Packing Plant.

Requirements
Who you'll work with:

• B.Sc in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or any related Science based discipline
• Minimum of 5 years work experience
• Sound people management skills
• Attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Requisition ID: 4517
Location: Ewekoro Plant, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role 

• Role holder is reponsible for managing inventory processes, to keep operations running efficiently with minimum working capital.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervision of stock transfers, issues and returns.
• Stacking of items received from Goods Receiving section into appropriate stock locations in the warehouse(s).
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Physical Inventory) to maintain stock items in good and appropriate condition.
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Physical Inventory) on materials transfer between plants, storage locations and materials
• Managing material issuing processes - Issuing of stock items to users on receipt of duly authorised Maintenance Work Orders. Receiving of stock returns/ticket from users into the warehouse(s) and ensure the system transaction is done.
• Posting of Issues, Returns and Transfers on SAP real-time.
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Stock Strategy) to prepare fast moving stocks for replenishment.
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Stock Strategy) on the re-arrangement of stocks and updating of bin locations file.
• Supports Warehouse Operator (Physical Inventory) to validate discrepancies declared during Cycle Counting (variance sheets).
• Keeps of records of all Issues, Transfers and Returns of Stock Transactions.
• Prepares daily Issue/Transfer/Return reports of items.
• Point of contact during MEC execution Skills required
• Responsible for good health and safety of contract staff and properties under his supervision.
• Ensures the compliance to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time as found necessary.

Who you'll work with:

• Report to the Warehouse Manager

What We Are Looking For
Education / Qualification / Skills:

• Business Administration / Supply Chain / Mechanical or Electrical Technician/Engineering
• 3 years’ experience in Warehouse Management.
• Must have a technical Degree / Diploma (In Engineering) or Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain. Sound knowledge SAP Inventory application is essential for the job holder Professional Qualification (e.g. CIPSMN) is a major advantage
• Strategic alignment; analysis and problem solving; business and financial acumen
• Manages execution; customer focus; supports action, change and innovation; leads for performance
• Communication; engages and inspires; develops employees; cultivates relationships and networks; fosters teamwork and cooperation
• Adapts and learns; establishes trust and confidence.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Dispatch Executive

Requisition ID: 4520
Location: Mfamosing, Cross River
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Job

• The Dispatch Executive is responsible for all dispatch operations during the shift.
• (S)he will focus on managing a set of teams – Dispatch Assistants in the delivery of set dispatch objectives and standards.

What You'll Be Doing
Dispatch Strategy Implementation:

• Responsibility for the dispatch operations
• Ensure HODIM & SAP operations and related problems are handled on time or forwarded to appropriate quarters.

Dispatch Operations:

• Interact with internal customers to increase efficiency
• Track and report KPI related to dispatch
• Serve as liaison with all internal customers ( Packing plant , Security and Sales ) for daily shift operational activities.
• Prints out assigned dispatch documents
• Monitors implementation of dispatch plan/schedule and reports deviation
• Manage all dispatch operations, Staff to include, Dispatch Executive, and Dispatch Assistant
• Ensure health and safety procedures implementation in the work area
• Trains and evaluate subordinates to enhance their performance and development. Addresses performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions
• Optimize process to ensure efficient loading with aim to achieve shift dispatch targets
• Performs other functions assigned
• Ensure accurate figures are updated in the daily and hourly report
• Monitors housekeeping activities at the trailer park and logistics area.

Other Functions:

• Manages the Logistics Back Office team with a view to ensure:
  • End to End Transport Management: Logistics related Issues from loading to Delivery in order to achieve on time delivery as well as good vehicle turn around time
  • Real time Monitoring of Trucks and visibility
  • Escalate all delay associated with the trucks under the trucking strategy both at customer site and in-plant
  • Performance Management - Data Capturing and reporting, data analysis (daily, weekly and monthly delay per truck /trip /customer) and value identification
• Manages and executes supply chain and transport related projects
• Work independently the execution of multiple business plans and project while ensuring deadlines are met and data output is accurate and appropriate for the business. Must also be able to deal with ambiguity and make independent decisions about what data and approach is best for the task at hand.
• Implement Supply Chain MOVE Model in alignment with the CO-SC

Management:

• Ensure proper communication of actions, related decisions to all people concerned
• Responsibilities include:
• Interviewing, hiring under the control of the company policy, and training employees.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance
• Resolving problems
• Manage a continuous improvement plan and identify the “best practices” in and outside Lafarge group.

What We Are Looking For
Education & Experience:

• Minimum of B.Sc Degree or HND, preferably in Business-related studies.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics operations, experience as a middle manager is an advantage
• Experience of managing teams and external contractors

Technical Competencies:

•  Strong understanding of Logistics and its various functions as well as logistic process & scheduling.
• Ability to interpret financial data and estimate costs (analytical skills)
• Capability to drive Lafarge safety standards within logistics and transportation activities.

Behavioural Competencies:

•  Adherence to safety policies and regulations
• Ability to manage change in a busy environment
• Customer oriented
• Operational mindset
• Results oriented
• Team management skills and working ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours per day in case of emergency (personal involvement and openness)
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Pro-active, stress resistant
• Leadership
• Time management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online