Looking for Chief Operations Officer/Plant Manager for Cement Plant, Ethiopia

Main Duties & Responsibilities :

- Oversee the development of overall material supply, production, maintenance of the plant by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements, and determining productivity.

- Coordinates the development of the strategic plan, the operational and the tactical plans required to achieve the desired results in production, material supply, quality and product development.

- Oversee the development of Health and Safety Strategy.

- Oversee the effective and efficient utilization of plant asset, production equipment and people.

- Drive strategic insights on new investments in capital, equipment, production systems, or other assets that will enhance the company's operational capabilities.

- Follow-up the implementation of system that track the overall production including the planning, quality management and optimization process.

- Ensure that the operational policies/ guidelines and facilities are compliant with the Occupational, Health and Safety legislation.

- Advise the executive management on overall production, performance of the company and make recommendations on important production decisions.

- Ensure the development of aggregate production plan.

- Coordinate the efforts of the different operational areas to ensure minimal duplication of efforts, maximum efficiency and to maximize value for money.

- Review performance against the targeted goals, discuss gaps and agree on action plans to close gaps.

- Benchmark productivity of the operation function against cement industry standards and create measures to improve productivity.

- Ensure that risk is effectively addressed in all aspects of operations.

- Monitor the plant operations are in alignment with company's strategy.

- Ensure compliance on plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.

Generic Duties of the Position :

- Prepare the Function's work plan and monitor their execution.

- Develop, approve and monitor the Function's budgets.

- Identify human resources requirements of the Function and develop plan for meeting the requirements.

- Develop policies and procedures for the Function and lead in their implementation and continuous review.

- Review, approve and submit Function reports to relevant organs.

- Support the development of subordinates through periodic performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, ongoing performance dialogue and feedback.

- Oversee the systematic identification of skill and competency requirements for the Function.

- Manage disciplinary concerns of the Function's staff.

- Represent the Company in external relationships related with the Function.

- Take part in the group decision making process by forming part of different groups/committees.

Qualification & Experience : BSC/MA/MSC Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields with a minimum of 15 years- experience out of which five years as Chief Operations Officer or Plant Manager or Operations Manager at a known cement Plant.