Job Opportunities at Lafarge Africa Plc

Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 15706
Location: Ewekoro, Ogun
Job type: Full-time

About the job

• Ensures the efficient coordination of all mechanical maintenance related execution activities in any designated area in the plant.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for the execution of maintenance work carried out on mechanical equipment in the plant with proper feedback to the Sectional Engineer
• Develop /follow working methods in his field: defines procedures and ensures that they are implemented
• Ensures proper planning of work and resources with methods and execution of tasks as assigned in CMMS or from Mechanical Maintenance Manager and close out same in SAP
• Supervises the missions and objectives of team assigned to him and carries out their performance reviews, responsible for the quality of the work done at site and motivates his personnel
• Ensures respect of safety rules and regulation by the subordinates at work areas
• Review with Planners weekly, monthly and shut down maintenance task according to the production needs.
• Monitor and review /prepare the spare parts list with the planner
• Responsible for the availability and management of tools required for daily execution of Task as per departmental tools procedure.
• Participate in critical failure root cause analysis within the plant
• Follows policies in his day-to-day work
• Attends departmental meetings regularly, implement management policies with subordinates, and communicates results to the top mechanical Manager.
• Keeps himself informed of general plant practices so as to ensure “on-call” duty
• Ensure the documentation and filing of all Permits, Assessments and Audit related files for tracking and performance indicators.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years’ hands-on experience in a process industry
• Pure and in-depth understanding of mechanics of machines.
• Accuracy in troubleshooting and correction in hydraulic systems.
• Excellent Engineering drawing interpretation
• Knowledge of Failure Root Cause Analysis techniques
• Knowledge of Welding conventions and operation
• Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic conventions
• Knowledge of various applicable safety standards
• Knowledge of relevant plant equipment and flow
• Knowledge of Critical Path Analysis techniques.

Who you’ll be working with
List of direct reports:

• Mechanical Manager
• Sectional Engineer
• Service Contractors
• Mechanical Technicians
• 3rd party vendors.

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Methods department for preparation, planning and generation of work orders and third party contractors.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Packing Plant Technician

Requisition ID: 15704
Location:Ewekoro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

About the job

• Within the framework of the company’s objectives and yearly plans, the Packing Plant Technician is responsible for coordinating and supervising activities in the Packing Plant for the purpose of loading and dispatching Cement in accordance with loading procedures and according to raised invoices.
• Contribute to the best level of performance of plant’s equipment.

What you’ll be doing

• Implement Lafarge Safety Rules and Regulation in accordance with the Group HSE Standards and Advisories.
• Carry out equipment energy isolation according to LOTOTO procedures
• Responsible for the maintenance and well-being of the Packers and its auxiliaries.
• Monitors the operations and optimizes all aspects of Rotary packer in compliance with the Company Quality Standards and Requirements.
• Supervise the activities of the Contractors and Lafarge Third Party Operators through proper implementation of Lafarge Contractor Safety Management Standards (CSM)
• Monitor Production activities to comply with Group Environmental Standards and maintain good housekeeping at all time
• Supervises and coordinate packing & loading activities in a safe manner- by ensures proper packing and loading of cement into trucks, bulk tankers and Jumbo bags by following the SOP to ensure that trucks weight is within the tolerance level on shift basis.
• Identify all faults that occur in the cause of operation in their respective shift, and take necessary repair actions.
• Ensure daily WBI and PMR are done on all packers and its auxiliaries for smooth operation.
• Reports, through breakdown reports to superiors on causes of breakdown remedy done and spares used.
• Respond to emergency repair needs and ensure quick repair of equipment on breakdown
• Carry out daily stock count of cement bagged and empty cement bags on shift basis by generating a report for distribution to Production manager, Inventory Manager, Shift Leader, statistics office and other stakeholders for planning.
• Liaises with Shift Coordinator and other Supervisors on the status of different Cement stocks and the need to accelerate production to meet targets and demands.
• Ensure safe working condition of plant and personnel with implementation of Lafarge safety rules and regulation in accordance with the Group HSE standards and advisories.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Mining Engineering or any related field
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a process industry
• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing processes: Raw meal preparation, burning, combustion, grinding and packing operation.
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness, must be hands-on.

Who you’ll be working with:
Direct Reports: None
Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• The Production Manager: to receive objectives & directives, analyze results and correct possible anomalies.
• The Maintenance execution (Mechanical and Automation/Instrumentation): for equipment’s repairs and reception.
• Method: to request work and repairs to be done.
• Quarry: to produce limestone, shale and other minor additives.
• Safety Officer: to liase for accident prevention and inform about any problem that may occur on the plant.
• Security: to inform and solve security problems.
• External bodies: SON, cement bags suppliers
• Production team across Lafarge
• Mobile Equipment Maintenance Team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Mechanical Craftsman

Requisition ID: 15703
Location: Ewekoro, Ogun
Job type: Full-time

About the job

• Ensure mechanical maintenance and repairs are done on plant equipment according to maintenance schedules to facilitate smooth operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Carries out Mechanical maintenance on plant equipment (Belt) as per schedule using job plans taking into consideration all safety precaution
• Repair of mechanical equipment (Belt) on breakdown.
• Carryout mechanical repair (Belt) at any time of the day when called upon by superiors.
• Reports, through breakdown reports to superiors on causes of breakdown remedy done and spares used.
• Ensures good and correct use of tools.
• Ensures place of work is left clean after repair/maintenance tasks.
• Follow and respect on call / shift system according to the plant rules
• Be discipline and respectable in the eyes of your peers.
• Comply with EMS Mechanical Instrumentation activities
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plan.

What we are looking for

• Trade test I, II, III or City and Guild
• Other Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in belt repair and vulcanization
• Knowledge of work and safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant equipment and tools
• Knowledge of belt repair and vulcanization.

Who you’ll be working with
List of direct reports:

• Mechanical Manager
• Sectional Engineer
• Service Contractors
• Mechanical Technicians
• 3rd party vendors.

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Methods department for preparation, planning and generation of work orders and third party contractors.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Mobile Plant Operator

Requisition ID: 15702
Location:Ewekoro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

About the job

• The Mobile Plant Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining loaders, haul trucks, Dozers, grader, excavator’s equipment and machinery, and carrying out operations in line with safety regulations.
• They are also involved in overall quarry operation activities involve; overburden removal, loading, hauling, transporting of raw material from the quarry to the crushing plant, stockpile and overburden tipping area.
• They are also to ensure that quarry operation is carried out in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

What you’ll be doing

• Understand and comply with HSE policies to assume that HSE are the first priority of the business.
• Actively support key safety initiative at the plant and assist the department as needed to improve HSE performance and result
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
• Follow up all safety procedures, checks for safety hazards and takes corrective action to eliminate safety hazards
• Effectively and safely operates excavators, loaders, grader, haul trucks, dozer etc utilizing machine specific controls and machine attachments to complete all necessary tasks related to pipeline construction. This includes operating on adverse terrain, in winter operations, and/or near other equipment and power lines.
• Operates in crowded, fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety.
• Performs mechanical inspections and servicing including controls and operations, completing logbooks, performs maintenance and adjustments, ensures good housekeeping, and performs machine lubrication.
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel and acts accordingly.
• Performs effective operation of equipment by recognizing unusual machine movements and sounds.
• Ensure that all orders and instructions received verbally or in writing are fully understood and adhered to; Communicate with onsite supervisor of daily work requirements
• Be safety conscious in all his/her work and use compulsory protective equipment;
• Responsible for safe working conditions on the mobile equipment;
• Recognizes existing and potential hazards and knows how to identify these through conducting a field level pre-job hazard analysis, checking the machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before start.
• Be familiar with all relevant work and safety procedures issued by Company and Operator;
• Keep updated logs of completed work
• Other duties assigned.

What we are looking for

• Minimum of OND / Trade Test 1
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Machine Main System knowledge.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

Who you’ll be working with:

• Quality Manager
• Mobile plant Manager
• Mobile plant Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• Mining Engineer
• Quarry Supervisor
• Surveyor.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Operations Coordinator, Aggregates & Concrete I

Requisition ID: 15708
Location: Oregun, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

About the Job

• The Operations Coordinator holds full responsibility and accountability for the overall performance of the plant, overseeing the budget, operational KPIs, and regulatory compliance while ensuring effective coordination with regulators, vendors, and third parties.
• They provide visible leadership in health, safety, and diversity initiatives, driving compliance with company HSE policies.
• The role involves ensuring the plant operates safely and efficiently, managing resources such as personnel, materials, equipment, and logistics, while coordinating internal departments to support smooth and cost-effective operations.

What you’ll be doing
Health & Safety:

• Drive and ensure full compliance of the plant to Lafarge Health, Safety & Environment standards through the right application and management of HSE policies and advisories in place for employees and other stakeholders.
• Conduct Regular VPC across the RMX plants/offices to assess H&S compliance, with documented report as per performance objective requirements.
• Champion the execution of Site Improvement Plan actions in consultation with Safety Manager – A&C and the Regional Manager.
• Reports all incidents/VPC and near misses
• Ensure weekly toolbox meetings and prompt reporting.
• Drive plant safety area ownership and overall housekeeping of the plant
• Ensure timely closure of all audit actions arising from Group and Country HSE audits.
• Responsible for the renewal of statutory permits, legal fees and documentation in liaison with the legal and compliance department with regards to the RMX plant.
• Participate in the conduct of RCA of safety related incidences in the Plant.

Operation/Inventory Management:

• Maintain site improvement plan and collaborate with Regional Manager to ensure all actions are resolved.
• Coordinate the inspection of new customers’ sites (Truck and pump operators to assist, as required) and duly complete the site inspection form/journey management plan. Where exceptional site condition exists, Operations Coordinator is required to visit the site in-person for critical assessment.
• Resolve/handle customer queries and issues relating to supply of product in line with QMS
• Periodic visits to customer sites to proactively address service delivery
• Ensure regular plant walk-around with plant operator/mechanic to assess site and plant conditions.
• Inventory Management – Ensure month end inventory of raw materials, spares etc. and also ensure daily update on SAP.
• Ensure critical spares required for routine plant maintenance are available, adequately stored and proper records kept.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of cement, aggregates, admixture and diesel by liaising with suppliers for timely reorder level. The incumbent is also responsible for critical vetting of incoming spares and materials as well as issuance of GRN
• Conduct physical inventory against work orders for maintenance activities and ensure issuance of relevant SES within approved standard timeline.
• Liaise with Logistics on truck movement on daily and weekly schedule and ensure confirmation on D-1.

Maintenance Activities:

• Ensure organization of weekly maintenance meeting with the appointed team members, to review and sign off previous week’s routine and specific inspections and job cards.
• Create notifications, plan maintenance activities for the week ahead, plant work orders and close out any pending work orders.
• Track plant/equipment planned and unplanned downtime.

People Management and Development:

• Ensure periodic performance conversation and appraisal of direct reports
• Identify training needs, propose and organize training interventions for subordinates in order to maximize their skills
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to all direct reports / Indirect lines of reports thereby developing potentials leaders.
• Other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Regional Manager and Management.

What we are looking for

• Minimum of a Degree in Engineering or its equivalent (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)
• At least 5 years’ experience in ready mix concrete operations i.e plant production and maintenance activities
• Good communicator (written & spoken)
• Good analyst and fluency with IT tools – SAP, Excel, Word, Power Point etc.
• Ability to influence and drive actions with minimum supervision
• Great supervisory skills, years of supervisory experience will be added advantage
• A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of inventory management.

Who you’ll be working with
List of direct reports:

• Plant Operator
• Plant Technician
• Wheel loader Operator
• Pump operator
• Pump Helper
• Plant Helpers.

Key interfaces & Stakeholders:

• Pro-active approach towards interaction between in-house departments – legal, procurement, HR, Communications, Technical, Finance, Account Payables, Account Receivables, Sales, Logistics, Security, Cement factories & others.
• The incumbent interacts regularly with the Regional Manager, Health & Safety Manager, Technical Manager, Logistics Manager, Field Sales Manager, Maintenance Manager, Project Coordinator/PMR and other key Plant personnel.
• He / she also interacts regularly with customers, the external public, sub-contractors including mixer drivers, material transporters, suppliers, government officials/regulators and other external stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Batcher Assistant

Requisition ID: 15709
Locations: Ashaka – Gombe, Mfamosing – Cross River, Sagamu – Ogun, Lagos and Port Harcourt – Rivers
Job type: Full-time

About the Job

• Ensures that the correct proportions of materials are mixed and ready for transportation in/to Plants or construction sites.
• His/Her primary responsibility is to oversee the batching process, where raw materials like cement, aggregates (sand, gravel), water, and mixtures are combined according to the required specifications for producing ready-mix concrete.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure full compliance with Lafarge HSE standards. Conduct regular BOG/VPCs in the plant/offices to ensure HSE compliance, with documented report.
• Coordinates daily tool box activities and ensure records are documented.
• Liaise with the Safety department to ensure the distribution of Personal Protective
• Equipment (PPEs) to the plant team as required
• Confirms daily orders with Sales Reps and coordinates with customers, the frequency of delivery and timing
• Create daily customer orders in LOGON
• The Batcher shall operate the concrete batching application system (BCMIX/LOGON/SAP) in accordance with company quality procedures to produce approved ready mixed concrete to the customers using the daily dispatch sheets.
• Ensure all batched RMX concrete meets customers’ requirements (volume & grade) before leaving the plant.
• Conduct daily and monthly production closures on BCMIX
• Carry out daily first level inspection/checks on the plant (mixers, conveyors etc) and start up procedures.
• Notify plant or quality personnel of any customer complaint or non-conformity for necessary follow up.
• Responsible for monitoring all weighbridge activities which include weigh-in/out of trucks and volume check on raw materials and finished products using agreed bulk density
• Collaborate with the other stakeholders to ensure that adequate risk assessment are conducted for every task within the plant and ensure control mechanism and standard guidelines are strictly adhered to as per LH policies.
• Ensure prompt communication of concrete delivery, plant downtime and possible site delays to all stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Operations Coordinator to ensure that required manpower is available for the daily production activities.
• Other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Operations Coordinator.

What we are looking for

• Minimum of 2 years experience (OND holders) working in a batch plant at a concrete manufacturing plant
• Knowledge of computer tools & application: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Understand batching process, where raw materials like cement, aggregates (sand, gravel), water, and admixtures are combined according to the required specifications for producing ready-mix concrete.

Who you’ll be working with
Direct Report

• Plant assistant.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Requisition ID: 15713
Location:Ewekoro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

About the job

• Position requires knowledge of Electrical and Instrumentation engineering as applicable in cement production.
• Responsible for executing independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of techniques, procedures and criteria.

What you’ll be doing

• Co-ordinate and supervises electrical and instrumentation task.
• Ensure availability of all electrical and instrumentation equipment for production.
• Ensure Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Schedules are correctly executed.
• Ensure Compliance with Health and Safety Procedures.
• Follow-up with Electrical Planner on Spares for execution.
• Assigns and co-ordinate work to E&I Technicians and ensure close-out of assigned tasks.
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required.

Who you’ll be working with
List of Direct Reports:

• E & I Technicians

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Members of Cross functional team (Team).
• All maintenance team members
• All Managers.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in modern integrated cement/large scale industry in the similar field.
• Membership of relevant regulatory bodies (COREN,NSE)is an advantage
• Hand-On experience on ABB and Siemens Variable Frequency/Speed Drives.
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing process.
• Medium and Low Voltage Electric Motors and their Applications.
• ABB Switch-Gears.
• 11KV/400V Power Distribution Panels and Motor Centre.
• Cement Industrial Instrumentation and Controls.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Control Room Operator

Requisition ID: 15711
Location: Ewekoro, Ogun
Job type: Full-time

About the job

• The Central Control Room Operator’s objective is to organize and coordinate production shift team to produce good quality product taking cognizance of safety, efficiency, effectiveness, quality and cost per tonne.

What you’ll be doing

• To operate the equipment according to Lafarge Best Practice putting in mind the Safety of Personnel and Equipment
• Control all major process lines within the cement manufacturing operation including equipment commissioning, starts- ups, shutdowns, and emergency condition management as per established SOP’s in order to meet production requirements.
• Monitor continuously, all plant process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity within prescribe design limitations, operating targets, and environmental regulations
• Contribute to maintaining equipment in good working condition by complying with the instructions of use and by regular monitoring of the equipment and advising the maintenance department if need be.
• Ensure protection of environment in compliance with group standards within the fields of activities.
• Co-ordinate with production fieldsmen for smooth operation of the plant.
• To maintain the quality within the range as defined in the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor the production results (production amount, energy consumption, etc.) in order to meet the agreed Plant KPIs
• Follow operational procedures (SOPs) in the execution of all tasks in the plant
• Operates all equipment within Lafarge and local environmental protection standards.
• Directs the activities of Patrollers, Process assistants and mobile plant operation.
• Directs “break-down” and problem solving activity including troubleshooting and determination of related overtime staffing needs.
• Follows continuous quality monitoring and make necessary adjustments to system(s).
• Serves as liaison with Automation Engineer regarding problems on major equipment.
• Serves as Plant Emergency Response Coordinator in the event of a serious production environmental, or safety incident
• Champion the development/review of standard operating procedures for Production department.
• Conducts/leads safety meetings with shift personnel
• Monitors all radio communications for problems/difficulties in the Plant.
• Completes paperwork and record keeping as required, including production and equipment reliability logs, work order entry, mill operating report data, etc.
• Assists in operational and safety training of old employees and induction of new employees.
• Completes and conducts performance reviews of hourly employees in production department.
• Comply with EMS Production Instrumentation activities
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant.

Who you’ll be working with
Direct Reports:

• Patrollers
• Process Assistants
• Mobile Plant Operators.

Key Interfaces:

• The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical/ Chemical Engineering
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a process industry OR OND in engineering discipline (with mechanical, chemical, electrical, chemistry or physics as main subject).
• 5-8years cement industry experience
• Complete Professional level in CCRO certification program
• Good knowledge of operation and control of Vertical Roller Mill, Kiln and Finish Mill systems.
• Good knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control tests.
• Good knowledge of computer aided systems for kiln and mill operation.
• Ability to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Production Coordinator

Requisition ID: 15710
Location:Ewekoro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

About the job

• The Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and follow up of day to day operations in accordance to the set out targets and standards. Production Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of Shift Manager as well as WBI inspections.

What you’ll be doing

• Within the framework of the production instructions given by the Production Manager, is in charge of all operational activities from raw material feed bins, raw grinding, Clinker Production, Cement grinding up to Cement Dispatch and ensures that activities are carried out safely in accordance with quality control procedures and environmental regulations.
• He is also the main interface between Maintenance, Quality, Quarry and Process in core operations phase
• Lead SAP production execution and Production Month end closing (MEC) in the plant and in charge of production raw Material inventory
• Promotes site best safety practices and efforts throughout the plant.
• Operates and optimizes all aspects of raw-mix/additive transport, feed proportioning, raw mill and kiln systems in compliance with company Product quality standard and requirements.
• Analyze, review and report the monthly/yearly requirement of raw mix, correctives and additives to ensure stable clinker production and Cement grinding as per target and taking equipment short/long term Maintenance into consideration.
• Proper follow up with inspectors & patrollers on daily Walk-by-inspection checklist and equipment maintenance history with a view to improving overall equipment reliability
• Coordination of equipment operating logistics with Quality, Maintenance, and Process departments.
• Optimization and assist in troubleshooting plant circuits where required to improve equipment availability.
• Prioritization of work orders with the maintenance department and ensuring that maintenance activities are carried out with the right procedures and standards (Risk Assessment, WAH, EI etc.)
• Recommends disciplinary measures when required.
• Identifies areas that require the development of standard operating procedures for Production Department.
• Lead Plant improvement initiatives, Participates in the planning and organization of short and long term plant stoppages to improve reliability
• Effective monitoring of the performance of contractors in Production with clearly defined KPI’s
• Assists in operational and safety training of current and new employees.
• Assists in the development of Production Departmental budget.
• Coordinate all interventions in case of breakdown.
• Take over the direct responsibility for the control of the Raw Mills, Kilns and Cement grinding equipment’s in case of complicated situation.
• Guarantee the respect of the planned consumption of the electrical power.
• Oversee the shift leaders / CCR operation and instruct on required area of concentration
• Control production activities to comply with group environmental standards and maintain good housekeeping.

People management:

• Defines the objectives of his team and carries out their performance reviews, promotes his team motivation, skills and developments through coaching
• Provides leadership, direction and guidance to all direct / indirect lines of reports
• Develop and propose training plan for team and ensure they are relevant to their career developments.
• Encourages teamwork in order to ensure continuous flow of operations
• Appraises direct reports based on set KPIs
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any Engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering as main subjects) or any science based discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant postgraduate working experience
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes
• Raw meal preparation, burning, combustion, grinding and packing operation.
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of production management and planning.

Who you’ll be working with:
Reporting:

• Production Manager.

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• The Maintenance execution (Mechanical and Automation/Instrumentation): for equipment’s repairs and reception.
• Method: to request work and repairs to be done.
• Quarry: to produce limestone, shale and other minor additives.
• Safety Officer: to liase for accident prevention and inform about any problem that may occur on the plant.
• Security: to inform and solve security problems.
• External bodies: SON, cement bags suppliers
• Production team across Lafarge
• Mobile Equipment Maintenance Team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Route to Market Analyst

Requisition ID: 15152
Location:Ikoyi, Lagos

Description

• To enable data-driven decision-making for Lafarge Africa’s commercial transformation by synthesizing Route-to-Market (RTM) performance data, Commercial Capability metrics, and market insights.
• This role accelerates ROI through analytics that optimize sales force productivity, RTM execution, and distributor profitability.] The role collaborates with stakeholders and other analysts across the business.

What you’ll be doing
Data Synthesis & Performance Tracking:

• Serve as the single point of contact for RTM and commercial excellence data analysis, collating inputs from Salesforce automation tools, distributor P&Ls, and field reports.
• Track KPIs tied to RTM projects and capability initiatives.

Insight Generation & Strategic Support:

• Analyze market trends and commercial team competency gaps to prioritize training interventions.
• Model distributor profitability scenarios and RTM expansion opportunities (e.g., new geographies, channel partners)

Project Governance & SFA Tool Enablement:

• Support RTM project PMO through data-driven updates to Steering Committees (e.g., KPI trends, ROI forecasts).
• Maintain Sales Force Automation tools ensuring data accuracy and user proficiency across sales teams and 3rd-party field forces.
• Monitor outlet visit planning and coverage efficiency.
• Managing the administrative processes relating to the SFA tool (e.g vendor management, user onboarding, complaint management)

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with Commercial & Logistics Performance, S&OP, and HR teams to align data models with commercial strategy.
• Translate complex analyses into executive-ready presentations for Commercial Leadership Team (CLT)

What we are looking for

• 3 – 5 years in data analysis roles, preferably in FMCG, building materials, or retail.
• Experience synthesizing cross-functional data (sales,logistics, finance) into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to design executive dashboards and track project KPIs
• Mastery of Route To Market frameworks and commercial KPIs (sales force productivity, ROI, Distributor profitability).
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and CRM/SFA tools, Route Mapping tools.
• Understanding of Nigeria’s construction materials market dynamics.

Who you’ll be working with
Financial Scope:

• No direct P&L responsibility.

Indirect People Relationships:

• Commercial Leadership team
• Learning & Development
• Head of Talent & Organisational Development
• All members of the Commercial and ReadyMix teams.
• Logistics Team
• Commercial Performance Team
• Logistics Performance Team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Category Manager, Raw & Packaging Materials

Requisition ID: 15487
Location:Ikoyi, Lagos

About the Job

• Drive and be accountable for category performance and initiatives in own Country and others where responsibility has been assigned in the category charter.
• Where and when appropriate participate in regional or global category management teams representing own Country

Responsibilities
What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in the management of cluster categories for the Lafarge group by representing own Country in cross-functional teams with full accountability for category performance
• Develop Procurement category strategies as a member of the category management team that are integrated and aligned with overall global strategies, and with the Lafarge business
• Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in own and other Countries, in line with regional and global strategies.
• Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels
• Where and when appropriate represent and serve other Countries without direct category management representation for the respective category(ies) and be accountable for delivery of savings in these and own Country
• Drive initiatives and projects, identify and remove potential barriers to success
• Ensure that local strategies are integrated and in alignment with the regional and global category approach and Lafarge stakeholders.
• Align stakeholders through focused change management programs
• In line with regional and global strategies, design and execute strategic projects and targets
• Ensure the implementation and tracking of performance indicators and achieved results.
• Assume full accountability for delivering targeted bottom line results for each category
• Provide regular reports and updates to local, regional and/or global governing bodies (councils) as required
• Ensure that own Country execute the category strategy and actions as required and agreed. Where compliance is an issue, find and eliminate root causes
• Initiating and supporting the RFx processes locally as defined by strategy
• Ensure that the procurement initiatives tracking tool where implemented (PITT) is kept up-to-date for own initiatives and projects
• Where and when appropriate participate in regional or global category teams to ensure the successful implementation of strategy and achievement of targets and results.
• Where and when appropriate represent own Country as a member of the regional or global category teams (participation level determined by Country spend) to establish strategies and initiatives

Who you’ll be working with
Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships (internal):

• Functional and Manufacturing senior management
• Operational Management (e.g. plant managers, financial)
• Global and Zone Category Management, where applicable

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships (external):

• All local and International Suppliers

Requirements
Who we are looking for:

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc./HND
• Minimum 5 years in strategic procurement role (category management, sourcing) with exposure to supply chain management, complex strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
• Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability building agenda is successfully delivered
• Engineering or Operational back ground would be advantages
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English
• Highly effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions, countries, regions and cultures
• Demonstrated broad understanding of the content, processes and delivery channels in the field of the assigned categories
• Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships
• Expert negotiation skills
• Ability to assess potential and risks associated with supplier and market changes, and integrate with category and sourcing strategies
• Proven ability in the analysis and interpretation of data
• Proven ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions
• Fluent English( mandatory)

Mobility Requirements

• Within the Country, where applicable and internationally, where and when required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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