Who is Lafarge?
Lafarge Africa PIc is a member of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd., - founded in 1907 and incorporated in China. Huaxin is listed on the Shanghai and on the Hong Kong stock exchanges, and is among the 10 largest cement groups in the world. In addition to cement, Huaxin operates aggregates and ready-mixed concrete as well as waste management businesses, and has its own cement and waste pre-/co-processing equipment manufacturing with proprietary technology. Huaxin is recognized among the world's top manufacturing enterprises and most valuable brands. Lafarge Africa is a publicly quoted company on the Premium Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions.
Who are Lafarge People?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues
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 admixtures 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
Who you'll be working with
Direct Report
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.
Your Lafarge Experience
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
