Plant Manager - Expatriate

Job Introduction

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by an international company to recruit an Expatriate Plant Manager for its operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Onne.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Plant in order to satisfy customer requirements and achieve the profits agreed during the budget process.
• To manage and co-ordinate an effective team approach to handling customer requirements and ensuring delivery of the necessary responses in a timely manner.
• To ensure that work is produced and delivered through processes which are capable, clearly specified and consistently controlled in conjunction with the Company’s Quality Procedures.
• To conduct regular reviews of the effectiveness of the processes and implement actions regarding key areas for growth and improvement of services.
• To manage the Plant and Facilities Maintenance system in order that Company assets are kept secure, well maintained and in compliance with the applicable standards/regulations.
• To lead and participate in strategy reviews, internal and external audits, budgeting and inventory management processes.
• To provide regular and comprehensive reports to the Board regarding the status of the Company’s key performance indicators with appropriate benchmarks drawn from external sources.
• To oversee the preparation of the annual budget for the Company, ensuring plans and forecasts are submitted on time.
• To continually develop and maintain good customer relationships in order to maximise and increase the Division’s sales and services capability.
• To be fully aware of the Company’s contractual obligations to all customers and ensure services are provided in line with these
• To promote full compliance of products within sound engineering practice and applicable legislation.
• To ensure that all work is produced and delivered through processes which are capable, clearly specified and consistently controlled in conjunction with the Company’s Procedures and customer specifications.
• To promote good working practices and compliance with the Company’s Safety Management System and Quality Management System.
• To monitor the Key Performance Indicators set and agreed for the Company and implement corrective actions if required.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5-10 years experience in a similar position within an international company operating in the industry, manufacturing, oil & gas or energy sectors
• Senior level management experience in an operational role with P&L responsibility.
• Experience of business process development in a related industry.
• Experience of managing multi discipline teams.
• Knowledge of materials and processes used within oil & gas operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across all disciplines, both verbally and in writing
• Strong focus and ability in relation to prioritisation of tasks and allocation of resources.
• Previous experience in emerging markets / Nigeria will be a plus

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.