Opening For DAP/NPK Head with MNC in Senegal

Job Purpose

1. To organize, direct and supervise production activities and all related processes in DAP/NPK plants of ICS in order to achieve production capacity, optimize cost and ensure high quality products while adhering to statutory & organizational compliances and safety standards

Core Responsibilities

1. Monitor and lead production activities & processes for the Dap/NPK plants. Develop annual production plan to achieve the business target (daily, quarterly & annual)

2. Prepare annual budget and forecast budget requirements for all production activities including OPEX and CAPEX proposals and ensure adherence to the defined annual budget targets

3. Maintain and update operational SOPS and safety information for all processes, plant and machinery, chemicals used in DAP/NPK and communicate the same to all the concerned persons. Monitor adherence to the defined SOPs

4. Identify process improvement initiatives; plan and implement the identified initiatives to optimize production cost, quality, energy optimization and capacity utilization

5. Conduct research and identify new opportunities/projects which can be a value addition to the organization. Raise MOCs, coordinate with the Technical Services and Maintenance team for projects implementation.

6. Review daily, weekly and monthly production MIS reports to match actual performance vis-à-vis the targets and identify action steps to minimize variance. Share and discuss the reports with senior management team when required

7. Review the DAP/NPK inventory levels and always maintain minimum inventory levels, coordinate with the DAP/NPK Production Head and Logistics Head for the same. Ensure optimum consumption of items as per the approved budgets.

8. Maintain industrial harmony; ensure teams adherence to maintenance and shutdown activities keeping in mind the safety protocols that have to be followed

9. Analyse customer complaints received from the marketing team and suggest required improvements to production processes for minimizing complaints

10. Develop process and quality control mechanisms and ensure compliance for addressing customer complaints in coordination with the Quality Head

11. Engage in business initiatives to enhance the quality of the product post basis requirements from Marketing team

12. Hold regular communication meetings with team to share departmental updates, section priorities, performance updates, resolve issues, etc.

13. Monitor overall smooth and safe working conditions and operations of the plant during production. Analyse incidents or suggestions on safety shared by the team members and oversee implementation of corrective actions for improving plant safety

14. Ensure that the team complies with safety, environment, statutory regulations and meet the required targets

15. Motivate teams to improve productivity, drive engagement in the team, and build a culture of high performance and meritocracy by recommending promotions for right candidates, and implementing an effective, fair and transparent talent management systemRole & responsibilities

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