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: Packing Plant Maintenance Specialist
Location: Obajana Plant, Kogi
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Packing Plant Maintenance Specialist at Dangote Cement Plc Supports the Head of Packing Plant to oversee maintenance operations in cement packing and loading activities to ensure proper packing and timely loading of cement at the plant. Ensure packing plant activities comply with regulatory requirements and DCP specification to ensure preset quality standards are maintained.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that all maintenance packing plant activities are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Support to oversee the activities of all packing plant machine operators to ensure safety of personnel and appropriate utilisation of machines
- Oversee the implementation of approved packing plant plan at the plant to ensure established targets are met.
- Ensure that packing plant processes are implemented in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
- Ensure clearance is received from the Head, Production and Head, Quality Control & Assurance before commencement of packing and loading of cement.
- Supervise the management of packing plant shift teams to ensure effective and efficient execution of packing plant activities and achievement of daily production targets.
- Ensure all maintenance issues at the packing plant are resolved immediately to ensure timely dispatch of cement and prevent damage/loss.
- Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Packing Plant (Operations & Maintenance).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
- Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience with at least four (5) years at supervisory level.
Skill and Behaviours:
- In-depth knowledge of cement production process
- Excellent project management and leadership skills
- Good problem solving and analysis skills
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Good relationship management skills
- In-depth knowledge of best practice in packing plant operations
- In-depth knowledge of the cement packing machines and their functions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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.