Plant Manager

About the role

This role involves managing production operations, process control, equipment maintenance, team leadership, and cost management in a manufacturing environment. The position requires technical expertise in mechanical systems and production optimization to ensure output meets targets, quality standards, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Compose and oversee daily/weekly production plans, ensuring output meets targets and delivery schedules

• Optimize utilization of mixers, conveyors, silos, packaging machines, compressors, dust collection systems, and other equipment to reduce downtime and maximize production capacity

• Collaborate with QA/QC to ensure each production batch meets formula specifications and monitor raw material consumption

• Reduce material waste and handle quality deviations and customer complaints

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unexpected equipment failures

• Provide technical guidance for complex equipment repairs, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and rotating equipment systems

• Manage availability of critical spare parts and monitor equipment performance and recurring issues

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate production supervisors, operators, technicians, and other team members

• Plan workforce allocation based on production load and train junior staff on technical skills and safety awareness

• Control production costs through optimization of raw materials, labor, energy, and equipment; monitor key performance indicators

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 3-5 years of production management experience in cement, mortar, or building materials industries

• Familiar with maintenance and troubleshooting of factory mechanical systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, rotating equipment, and lubrication systems

• Safety management qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, or Lean/Six Sigma certification (preferred)