Plant Head for our Cement

Job Description : Plant Head for our Cement Grinding Unit, EAST AFRICA This role is pivotal in overseeing the operations of our grinding unit, ensuring optimal production and quality standards while maintaining safety and compliance. Key Responsibilities include: 1. **Plant Operations Management** - Oversee all operations including clinker handling, grinding, storage, and dispatch. - Achieve production targets with optimal capacity utilization. - Manage grinding processes involving clinker, gypsum, and additives. 2. **Maintenance & Reliability** - Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all systems. - Ensure high equipment availability and minimize downtime. 3. **Cost & Budget Control** - Manage plant budgets including production, maintenance, and manpower costs. - Optimize energy consumption and reduce operational costs. 4. **Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)** - Ensure adherence to safety norms and environmental regulations. - Drive a zero-harm culture and monitor emissions and sustainability initiatives. 5. **Quality Assurance** - Ensure consistent product quality and coordinate with the QC team. - Implement quality improvement initiatives. 6. **Production Planning & Dispatch** - Coordinate with sales and logistics for dispatch planning. - Ensure timely availability of raw materials and optimize dispatch operations. 7. **Continuous Improvement** - Implement TPM, Six Sigma, and Lean initiatives. - Drive digitalization and automation efforts. 8. **Compliance & Governance** - Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and maintain documentation standards. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** - Plant capacity utilization - Power consumption - Production cost per ton - Equipment uptime - Safety performance - Dispatch efficiency - Quality consistency **Qualifications & Experience** - Education: B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical) - Experience: –25 years in the cement industry, with a minimum of 5 years as Plant Head/Unit Head. **Key Skills & Competencies** - Strong leadership and team management

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