The Dangote Group remains one of the largest and most influential conglomerates in Africa. From cement and sugar to the massive Dangote Petroleum Refinery and petrochemicals, the company continues to expand — and with expansion comes continuous recruitment across Nigeria and other African countries.
Dangote Group is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Factory Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Summary
- The Factory Manager is responsible for the successful operations of the plant which include; general supervision of all phases of production, quality control, equipment maintenance, procurement, receiving and shipping. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring, training of personnel and facility/physical plant up-keep.
- Assist in the running of administrative work in the factory as well as operational activities supervising employees, allocating work hours, and controlling budgets.
- A factory manager’s work responsibilities frequently include estimating manufacturing costs, developing production schedules, and ensuring that quality control standards are met.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- To support in the achievement of Company goal by making sure all Factory Operations/Administration are monitored and strictly adhered to especially in equipment/machineries maintenance, handling of raw materials and final product (Refined Sugar).
- Takes Management decision related to Factory operations for proper co-ordination in between all sections of the Factory Department monitoring, Supervising and executing all Factory operations arrangements.
- Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the factory, including supervising employees, monitoring production, and enforcing safety regulations. In addition, you will need to ensure that the factory is running efficiently and meeting production targets.
- Ensure on time supplies of required chemicals and all inputs for production. To ensure Overall Time Efficiency (OTE %) of greater or equal to 82%. Also to monitor and trace the route of sucrose (Pol) and locate loses in By-products such as Bagasse, Mud cake and molasses for immediate correction.
- Execute Factory Budget and Monitor to ensure all PR’s for both Local and Overseas items are raised and make necessary follow-ups to expedite supply to make Factory ready for crop trials and to be for yearly crop commencement on time.
- Works closely with quality control personnel to review product consistency and appearance to produce products that meet or exceed company standards and consumer expectations.
- Monitor operation and maintenance expenses and research ways to reduce cost while maintaining product quality and prevent downtime. Work with Quality Assurance Manager to schedule human and equipment resources to achieve compliance on sanitation logs and environmental testing program.
Educational Qualification and Work Experience
- HND / BSc / MSc Degree in relevant Engineering related courses.
- COREN, NSE or any related professional qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum 20 years Practical experience in sugar production.
Skill and Competencies:
- Effective Communication skills
- People management skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Integrity
- Empathy
- Openness
- Discretion
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply for Dangote Group Jobs
All genuine applications are made online only through the official careers portal:
Step-by-step guide:
1. Visit the official Dangote Careers website.
2. Browse current job openings or use the search filters (by location, function, or keyword).
3. Create a candidate profile if you don’t already have one.
4. Upload your CV, relevant certificates, and complete the application form carefully.
5. Submit and keep your login details so you can track the status of your application.