Our client (HQ in Abuja, Nigeria) is part of a European group of investors with a strong expertise in logistics for semi-solid and liquefied hydrocarbon products in Africa.
The family owned company operates state-of-the-art production facilities and is building and developing a large transportation fleet and a highly specialized logistic network and infrastructure to service demanding industrial customers all over Nigeria and West-Africa.
To further manage, develop and expand the company’s production facilities in Rivers State we are hiring an experienced :
Plant Director
Oil & Gas Industry, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Fonction
• You will be responsible for the complete operational, financial, and strategic management of the production plant, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• You will lead, direct, and motivate a multidisciplinary team across engineering, maintenance, operations, HSE, HR, and supply chain management to achieve the highest levels of plant reliability, efficiency, and productivity.
• You will oversee plant-wide processes and systems including production scheduling, resource utilization, industrial relations, inventory and equipment management, quality assurance, and incident prevention.
• You will hold full accountability for the site’s P&L, including CAPEX and OPEX budget development and control, cost analysis, ROI tracking for key projects, and financial performance reporting.
• You will drive strategic growth by identifying and executing on improvement opportunities, technology upgrades, and process innovations, while ensuring alignment with corporate goals and long-term business plans.
• You will ensure the implementation and enforcement of health, safety, environmental, and security protocols across the site, and will champion a zero-incident culture through regular training, audits, and compliance tracking.
• You will act as the primary liaison for the plant with internal stakeholders, senior management, external partners, regulatory agencies, community leaders, and government authorities.
• You will represent the plant in broader company initiatives, contribute to expansion strategies, and ensure that the plant plays a central role in the company’s national and regional ambitions.
• You will report directly to the Group COO and work in close coordination with the company’s executive team and technical departments at HQ in Abuja.
Profil
•To qualify You hold a relevant technical degree in engineering, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. A master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is considered a strong advantage.
• You have a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in the oil & gas sector, with at least 10 years in a leadership or plant/general management role within (petro-)chemical, gas production or refining environments.
• You have hands-on experience overseeing complex plant operations, including process optimization, predictive maintenance, HSE compliance, project execution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You possess advanced financial acumen with proven success in managing large-scale CAPEX and OPEX budgets, conducting cost-benefit analyses, improving cost-efficiency, and achieving return on investment targets.
• You are highly skilled in managing and developing human resources across technical and operational departments, including workforce planning, performance management, labor relations, and team motivation.
• You have demonstrated expertise in implementing robust safety, health, and environmental management systems as well as site-wide security policies in compliance with national and international standards.
• You are a strategic thinker with the ability to formulate and execute operational strategies, lead plant expansions or upgrades, and contribute to company-wide innovation and growth initiatives.
• You are a strong communicator and people manager, capable of fostering collaboration, engaging stakeholders, and resolving conflicts effectively across multiple layers of the organization.
• You are adaptable and resilient in high-pressure environments, with a proactive attitude toward change management, risk mitigation, and problem-solving.
• You are recognized as a visionary yet hands-on leader with a meticulous eye for detail, integrity in execution, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Offre
The group offers an attractive and competitive income package with benefits and incentives according to your contribution to the ongoing development and success of the company.
Comment réagir?
If you are interested, we ask you to apply online by registering your profile and informing us about your competencies for this position.Your Consultant : Mr. Marc Van Beethovenm.vanbeethoven@searchselection.com
Interviews and meetings will be organised on different locations in Europe and Africa.
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