Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 09 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Mbeya Cement Company Limited (Lafarge Tanzania) is a subsidiary of Holcim Group headquartered in Switzerland, with operations in Africa, Europe, Asia and America. Holcim is a leading global company providing innovative and sustainable building and construction solutions.
Lafarge Tanzania is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Optimization Manager to be based at the Mbeya Plant under a permanent employment contract. The position will report to the Plant Manager.

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:
• Define and analyze trends in process and quality operating parameters and deducing remedial actions;
• Responsible for industrial products innovation and development: conduct trials and research aimed at optimizing process efficiency and costs related to raw mix and cement recipe design;
• Responsible for alternative raw materials and fuels management to achieve industrial decarbonization;
• Responsible for raw materials and products inventory management. Lead the physical inventory stock count for raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods, drawing and implementing plans, RCAs for variations and improvement actions;
• Responsible for all key operation reports (Daily, Weekly, MPR & MBR). Review the monthly production report from the team, advise as necessary, approve and forward to the management for decision making;
• Manage, coach and develop the Team ensuring high engagement, performance and productivity.

Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and Process Engineering or Chemistry.
• A registered engineer with the Engineers’ Registration Board (ERB) and a minimum of five (5) years working experience in a similar role.
• Candidates with experience in the manufacturing sector will have an added advantage.

Technical Competencies /Additional Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of the Clinker and Cement manufacturing process including raw materials used, Alternative Fuels [AF], plant layout and different operational models per each cement plant workshop;
• Knowledge of software that aids in designing raw mix, such as Compoptim/Optimix;
• Knowhow and knowledge of laboratory management;
• Knowledge of cement standards and their applicability;
• Understanding of cement applications and how cement ingredients affect the same (applications);
• Research methods/techniques and experimentation;
• Budgeting and cost management.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applicants are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters via mcc.recruitments@lafarge.com indicating the position applied for in the subject of the email.
Deadline for application: 16th January 2024



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