One of our Esteemed Clients a Multi National company is hiring for HEAD OF MANUFACTURING to be based in Senegal (South Africa)

The Chemical Company is the largest producer of phosphate fertilizer products in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company began mining of phosphate rock in 1960 and production of phosphoric acid in 1984. It is the largest industrial complex in Senegal and consists of three sites.

The capacity of the Plant is as under :

- Sulphuric Acid - 1.4-1.7 MT Annually

- Phosphoric Acid - 0.55-0.60 MT Annually

- Power Plant - 60 MW

Job Purpose

1. To lead the Production, Quality, BTE, Projects, HSEF processes for the Acid Plant unit of Industries at Senegal South Africa

2. To improve production capacity and optimize cost while ensuring high quality product and process standards while adhering to statutory compliances

Core Responsibilities:

1. Develop annual production plan, maintenance to achieve the business target (daily, quarterly & annual) and to increase the production volume while minimizing costs and maintaining high quality

2. Formulate and Implement strategies for improving the Acid plant, identify improvement areas and projects that can be taken up to improve production volume, process efficiency or cost optimization

3. Create Acid plant Sulphuric & Phosphoric acid budget by consolidating inputs from various departments (Maintenance, Production, CPP etc.), track budget utilization and ensure adherence to the approved budget

4. Review daily, weekly, monthly production MIS reports to match actual performance vis-- -vis the targets and provide action steps to minimize variance

5. Develop systems & processes to track and analyze plant metrics/data including machine utilization, operational cost, machinery availability and consumption data (spares and consumables) to identify any issues and draw up an improvement plan

6. Oversee and provide support for the development of detailed and robust project plans for resources & material requirements, project cost, timelines and responsibilities at the Acid plant site

7. Review consumables & spare procurement plan in coordination with the purchase department, ensuring availability of quality spare parts at all time and minimize spare part costs. Identify new vendors and conduct technical evaluations, if required

8. Lead the development and update of storage processes to ensure effective & safe storage of raw-material, acid & equipment at the site

9. Liaise with the commercial team to conduct technical evaluation of vendors / contractors to be used for mining & beneficiation operations

10. Guide HSEF Head in development of safety protocols, etc. to ensure that the plant operates without any safety incident

11. Ensure compliances with all the regulatory laws applicable to the chemical industry, liaise with the regulatory bodies, and government agencies to understand any changes to the law and modify plant processes accordingly

12. Plan for and oversee the plant shutdown processes, ensuring availability of all resources (consumables, spares, manpower etc.) for efficient and timely maintenance operations

13. Coordinate with the respective authorities to obtain or renew all applicable licenses as and when required

14. Address unions- issues or grievances and take part in administering collective bargaining agreements to create a healthy work environment

15. Represent Company with in discussions with governmental authorities / bodies, coordinate with local NGOs for any issues and be a part of the team representing company in Senegal media to build a better brand for the company in the country

16. Ensure that the team complies with safety, environment, statutory regulations and meet the required target

17. Ensure skill and knowledge enhancement of the team and actively participate in on-the-job training, mentoring and coaching of subordinates

18. Working experience in Sulphuric ( min 2000TPD ) and phosphoric acid (1000 TPD) plants.- -

Mandatory - Working experience in Sulphuric ( min 2000TPD ) and phosphoric acid (1000 TPD) plants.

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical)

- Master's Degree in Engineering added advantage

Experience

18 to 20 years of relevant experience in Chemical Manufacturing/Chemical projects with at least 10 years in a leadership role

Skills / Knowledge / Competencies

- Understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes

- Manufacturing technology & operations

- Drafting & implementing production policies & guidelines

- Project Management

Key Interactions

1. Reporting to COO

2. Government Authorities, Media and NGOs

3. Vendors, Contractors & OEMs

4. Labour Unions

Salary : 70-80 K USD per annum plus Fully furnished accommodation, Conveyance and other attractive benefits