Head of Supply Chain


  2026-07-23
  Lagos, Nigeria
  Not specified
  Manufacturing & Production

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Supply Chain

Location: Obajana Plant, Kogi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer to join our Kiln section. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of the Kilns and Coal-Mills equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluation of the mechanical technicians and keeping them informed of their strengths and the areas where development is required as well as evaluation of their training needs.
  • Ensure that the Inventory in general stores with respect to the spares of Kiln section is at the minimum level.
  • Ensure that Kilns machineries are available to achieve the set production target.
  • Maintenance of the Kilns & Coal Mill equipment towards achievement of the set targets.
  • Ensure that safe work procedures & regular house-keeping are followed in all the activities in the section towards the achievement of zero accident.
  • Ensure on-the-job training of technicians towards improving their knowledge as well as technical skills.
  • Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities, opening and closing of SAP Notifications, Orders and requests as and when due.
  • Ensure proper spares planning, raising of requirement in advance considering a lead time of minimum 12 months and following up for the spares.
  • Ensure all daily activities and documentation meet all Statutory requirements and ISO Standards.
  • Plan and execute the Scheduled maintenance activities towards improving the uptime of the equipment.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of industrial experience
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in mechanical Engineering

Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc).
  • Creativity and analytical skills.
  • Proven working experience as a mechanical engineer in cement industry.
  • Familiarity with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ProE or other).
  • Technical writing skills
  • Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.

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