The Plant Director will assume full responsibility for the overall management and performance of the cement plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations while leading multidisciplinary teams across production, maintenance, mining, engineering, logistics, and support functions.
Reporting to senior executive leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in implementing the Group’s operational strategy and strengthening plant performance in line with international standards and business objectives.
Operational & Industrial Leadership
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for all plant operations and support functions.
- Ensure the achievement of production, quality, cost, and efficiency targets across the facility.
- Oversee all production-related activities including manufacturing, mining, maintenance, engineering, procurement, logistics, and distribution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and industrial excellence programs throughout the plant.
- Ensure optimal utilization of plant assets, equipment, energy, fuels, and raw materials.
- Monitor plant performance through KPIs, benchmarking tools, and predefined Group standards.
- Align production planning with sales forecasts and market demand requirements.
- Lead process optimization initiatives to improve reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Provide leadership and oversight on all critical technical and operational matters.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Promote and maintain a strong HSE culture across all operations.
- Ensure compliance with Group policies, local regulations, and international industrial standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
Financial & Strategic Management
- Prepare and manage annual operating and capital expenditure budgets.
- Ensure rigorous financial control and efficient allocation of resources.
- Monitor plant profitability and implement corrective measures where necessary.
- Support the execution of the Group’s long-term industrial and operational strategy.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, coach, and develop large multicultural teams within a demanding industrial environment.
- Foster a performance-driven and accountability-focused culture.
- Oversee succession planning, workforce development, training initiatives, and employee engagement.
- Manage labour relations and ensure effective communication across the organization.
Customer & Stakeholder Orientation
- Support the development of a customer-focused operational culture.
- Ensure production and delivery performance consistently meets customer expectations and business requirements.
