Batching Plant Supervisor

Location: Bwari, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Construction

Job Summary

• The Plant Supervisor serves as the key operational authority on shift and is accountable for production output, safety enforcement, plant performance, and shift coordination.
• We are hiring an experienced and highly responsible Batching Plant Supervisor to oversee all batching plant operations during production shifts.
• The role ensures safe, efficient, and accurate execution of production plans, supervises plant personnel, maintains quality control standards, and ensures plant readiness and compliance at all times.

Key Responsibilities
Shift Management & Team Supervision:

• Take full control of batching plant operations from start to end of each shift
• Manage attendance issues and arrange immediate coverage where necessary
• Enforce discipline, safety compliance, and productivity across the shift
• Supervise the Senior Batching Plant Operator and all plant personnel during operations
• Ensure all staff are present at assigned stations and brief them on production plans and mix requirements
• Conduct structured shift handover at the end of each shift, documenting plant status, production output, and issues

Pre-Shift Plant Inspection & Readiness:

• Conduct full pre-shift inspection of batching plant systems, including control system, hoppers, silos, admixture tanks, and water systems
• Confirm availability of all raw materials required for planned production
• Verify calibration of weighing systems and escalate deviations beyond tolerance before production begins
• Ensure all PPE requirements are met before production starts (no PPE, no work)
• Confirm safety systems are functional, including emergency stops, guards, and fire safety equipment

Production Quality Control:

• Monitor batching accuracy and ensure consistency with approved specifications
• Hold or reject loads where quality issues are identified
• Verify mix designs before production and ensure correct settings in batching system
• Coordinate with QC personnel to ensure slump tests and quality checks are completed
• Manage concrete temperature control measures during hot weather conditions

Plant Maintenance Coordination:

• Oversee minor adjustments and operational troubleshooting during shifts
• Report plant faults promptly with clear technical details and production impact
• Ensure proper handover and sign-off after maintenance before restarting equipment
• Coordinate maintenance activities and ensure safe lockout/tagout procedures are followed

Safety, Reporting & Communication:

• Enforce strict safety compliance across the plant at all times
• Submit detailed shift reports covering production, downtime, safety issues, and team performance
• Monitor material stock levels and escalate shortages before depletion
• Maintain accurate production records for every batch and load
• Report all incidents to HSE within required timelines

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of automated batching systems and concrete production processes
• 5–8 years practical experience in concrete batching plant operations
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or senior operational role in a batching plant or ready-mix concrete environment
• Physically fit to work in high-dust, high-noise industrial plant environment
• Ability to climb plant structures for inspection and operational checks.
• OND / HND in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (WAEC minimum also required)