PLANT INCHARGE

Job Description : PLANT INCHARGE for Concrete Pole Manufacturing Plant NIGERIA We are seeking an experienced Plant In-Charge to oversee the complete day-to-day operations of a Precast Concrete Pole Manufacturing Plant. The position will be responsible for managing production workflows, plant manpower, quality standards, equipment utilization and overall production efficiency. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in precast and prestressed concrete manufacturing, particularly in concrete batching, reinforcement/steel cage fabrication, high-tensile wire pre-stressing, casting, curing and finished-product inspection. 1 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Production & Plant Operations •Manage end-to-end daily production activities for precast concrete poles. • Plan and monitor production schedules to achieve daily and monthly output targets. • Supervise concrete batching, reinforcement/steel cage fabrication, wire pre-stressing, mould preparation, casting, demoulding and curing operations. • Optimize production workflows, manpower and equipment utilization to maximize plant efficiency. • Monitor production output, wastage, rejection rates and overall plant productivity. • Coordinate with management and other departments to ensure uninterrupted production. 2 Pre-Stressing & Casting Operations Supervise high-tensile wire/strand pre-stressing operations and ensure compliance with approved procedures. • Ensure correct positioning and fixing of reinforcement cages and prestressing wires. • Monitor mould preparation, alignment, dimensions and release-agent application. Ensure proper concrete placement, vibration/compaction and casting procedures. Monitor curing cycles and ensure adequate curing before demoulding and handling. 3 Quality Control Ensure strict compliance with approved specifications, drawings and quality standards. • Inspect incoming cement, aggregates, reinforcement steel, prestressing wire and other raw materials. Coordinate concrete mix design, batching accuracy and concrete testing. including slump and compressive-strength tests. Monitor production parameters and identify quality deviations at an early stage. • Inspect finished concrete poles for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, cracks, defects and structural conformity. • Maintain production and quality records and coordinate corrective actions for rejected or defective products. 4 Manpower & Shift Management Supervise production supervisors, technicians, operators, welders, helpers and other plant workers. Allocate manpower according to production requirements and shift schedules. • Monitor workforce productivity, discipline and adherence to standard operating procedures. Conduct toolbox meetings and ensure workers understand production and safety requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) 5 Plant Equipment & Maintenance Build Infrastructure for a Better Tomorrow Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance of: Concrete batching plants Concrete mixers and vibrators - Prestressing equipment - Pole moulds and casting equipment - Overhead/EOT cranes - Material-handling equipment Compressors, pumps, and other plant machinery • Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules. Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime. Ensure critical spare parts and consumables are available to avoid production interruptions. 6 Raw Material & Inventory Management Monitor daily consumption of cement, aggregates, reinforcement steel, prestressing wire and other consumables. • Maintain appropriate stock levels based on production schedules. • Coordinate with stores and procurement teams to prevent material shortages. • Monitor material wastage and implement measures to reduce production losses. 7 Production Reporting & Performance Monitoring Prepare daily and weekly production reports covering: - Production quantities Target vs. actual output - Material consumption - Rejection/wastage Equipment downtime Manpower utilization Quality issues • Monitor key production KPIs and recommend measures for improving productivity and reducing operating costs. • Report operational issues, delays and production constraints to senior management. CANDIDATE PROFILE B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Mandatory. • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in precast concrete, prestressed concrete or concrete product manufacturing. ? Hands-on experience in precast concrete pole manufacturing will be highly preferred. ?Strong knowledge of concrete batching, mix control, reinforcement fabrication, high-tensile wire pre-stressing, casting and curing processes. • Experience managing production teams and plant operations. • Good understanding of concrete qualting, control and testing procedures. • Experience handling batching plants, overhead/EOT cranes and precast equipment. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and production planning. Good manpower-management, coordination and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a demanding manufacturing environment and achieve production targets. Candidates with Africa/international project experience will be an advantage. SALARY & BENEFITS Role commands an excellent savings in USD besides other perks like Daily/monthly production achievement against targets Plant utilization and production efficiency Product quality and rejection percentage Raw material consumption and wastage Equipment uptime and downtime Labour productivity ?On-time completion of production schedules Safety compliance and incident prevention Furnished Accommodation Transport Medical & Life Insurance

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