Ongoing Recruitment at Dangote Group, 22nd May, 2019


The Dangote Group is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Nigeria and Africa. Current interests include Cement, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pasta, Beverages, Noodles, Poly Products, Transportation and real estate with new initiatives in the Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, Fertilizer and Steel sector of the economy. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Lagos Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Pls Employment Type: Full Time Job Summary
  • Co-ordinate with Engineers, Architects and other Professionals in planning and executing projects from start to finish within agreed time frame and in a cost-efficient manner.
Job Responsibilities
  • Secure relevant permits and licenses required from regulatory authorities
  • Draft, present and defend realistic budget for projects
  • Determine specifications and required resources within budget
  • Negotiate and manage third parties and vendors during the execution of the project
  • Develop detailed project plan in phases to track progress
  • Acquire and deploy quality equipment and materials and ensure availability at all times
  • Measure the project using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
  • Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports for Management
  • Ensure strict adherence to Health and Safety standards
  • Create and maintain comprehensive and accurate project documentation.
Qualification/Experience
  • BSc degree in Structural Engineering or any other relevant field
  • A minimum of 10 years experience in construction of a food processing factory
  • Verifiable references
  • Certification in Project Management e.g. PMP or PRINCE
Competence Requirements:
  • Managerial and leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
  • Excellent reasoning and decision making ability
  • Analysis and interpretation ot result
  • Excellent organizational, prioritization and follow up skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate working teams
  • Considerable problem-solving and decision making skills
Application Deadline 23rd May, 2019.
Job Title: Production Manager Location: Lagos Department: Operations (Production) Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Pls Employment Type: Full TimeJob Purpose
  • Manage daily production of quality products and attainment of self-targets in compliance with regulations and standards.
Job Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement production of refined and fortified salt
  • Prepare report, analyze data and make recommendations for variances
  • Ensure production process always leads to optimum yield
  • Manage production costs
  • Comply with HSSE standards within the plant
  • Reduce material waste to the barest minimum
  • Provide training and guidance to team members to accomplish production goals
  • Ensure production practices confirm to GMP, HACCP and other requirements of Food Safety Standard.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience
  • B.Sc Degree or M.Sc degree in Food Technology, Food Science or equivalent degree
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in food manufacturing operations
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, specification and schematics
  • Experience in seasoning and salt production is an added advantage
  • Extensive plant level experience with significant proven man management experience
  • Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), lean manufacturing.
Key Skills and Experience Required:
  • Excellent organizational, prioritization and follow up skills
  • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Excellent managerial and leadership skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret results.
Job Title: Mechanical Technician Location: Lagos Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Plc Department: Operation (Maintenance) Employment Type: Full-timeJob Purpose
  • Responsible for performing highly diversified duties including Installation, troubleshooting, effecting repairs and maintenance of production and facility equipment.
Job Responsibilities
  • Perform preventive/predictive maintenance procedures on all the plant equipment
  • Performs basic troubleshooting on mechanical and pneumatic systems
  • Install and/or replace new or reconditioned repair parts, bearings, belt, gear boxes, rollers, pneumatic fittings
  • Repair and maintain machinery - roller mill, hammer mill, geared motor, centrifuges
  • Develop maintenance plan to forestall troubleshooting
  • Keep record of all machine history and the record of maintenance.
Qualifications, Knowledge/Experience
  • B.Sc Degree or M.Sc degree in Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree
  • 5-10 years’ experience in industrial machine installation, repairs, and maintenance in FMGC
  • Good Knowledge of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
  • Good Knowledge of Maintenance and Vertical Forming and Filing Machine (VFF packaging machine)
  • Ability to read schematics diagrams; blueprints and other technical documents.
Key Skills and Experience Required:
  • Experienced in equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Planning, scheduling, controlling & coordinating
  • Excellent organizational, prioritization and follow up skills
  • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Electrical, plumbing; welding, carpentry skills
  • Proficiency in SAP.
Job Title: Maintenance Manager Location: Lagos Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Plc Department: Operation (Maintenance) Employment Type: Full-timeJob Purpose
  • Responsible for developing and implementing a risk-based maintenance strategy to meet business safety environmental, financial and operational objectives of the plant at minimum cost.
Job Responsibilities
  • Plan and coordinate production engineering processes on daily basis to produce high quality products
  • Minimize plant down-time by developing and implementing effective breakdown management strategy
  • Plan and implement plant improvement and expansion
  • Prepare report analyse data and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems
  • Implement approved preventive and predictive maintenance plans and programs to ensure availability reliability and efficiency of equipment
  • Coordinate teams of supervisors and technicians to ensure machines/plant are in working order
  • Provide training and guidance to team members to accomplish production goals
  • Assess the cost and value of overhauling or upgrading to the cost of replacement.
Qualifications, Knowledge/Experience
  • B.Sc Degree, or M.Sc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree
  • 5+ years’ experience in maintenance management role
  • Experience in Seasoning and Salt production is an added advantage
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and schematica.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Member of The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) is an advantage.
Key Skills and Experience Required:
  • Experienced in equipment repairs and maintenance
  • Managerial and leadership skills
  • Excellent organizational. prioritization and follow up skills
  • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry skills
  • Proficiency in SAP.
    Job Title: Heating Ventilator & Air Conditioner Technician Location: Lagos Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Plc Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary
  • Install heating, cooling and ventilation system while also performing preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and all equipment.
Job Responsibilities
  • Install new heating, cooling, and ventilation systems
  • Inspect current Heating Ventilator & Air Conditioner (HVAC) systems for effectiveness and safety
  • Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems to increase longevity
  • Conduct performance tests with specialized tools
  • Troubleshoot and effect repairs on damaged HVAC
  • Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and HVAC resources.
Qualifications/Experience
  • National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in HVAC
  • 3-5 years’ apprenticeship under a journey person preferred
  • Certification through the Environmental Protection Agency to handle refrigerants required
  • Certification or associate's degree from an HVAC program at a technical school required
  • Must hold state HVAC technician license
  • Previous on the job training a plus
  • Critical-thinker, problem-solver.
Competence Requirements:
  • Operate manual and robotic equipment
  • Must be able to work within a team-based environment
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
    Job Title: Plumber Location: Lagos Organisation: NASCON Allied Industries Plc. Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary
  • Interpret blueprint and building specifications, mapping pipes layout, drainage system, instaHation of pipes and other plumbing materials.
Job Responsibilities
  • Interpretation of technical documents to assess industrial need and pipe/plumbing fixture plans
  • Determine materials needed for new projects and provide time and cost estimate
  • Install, assemble, maintain, and repair pipes and plumbing fixtures
  • Fix clamps, screws, brazing, soldering, welds, etc. to pipes and tubes
  • Measure and modify pipes to specification by cutting, threading, or bending pipes by using specialized tools
  • Diagnose and rectify plumbing problems including water line leaks and clogs
  • Train new apprentices in proper plumbing techniques and practices
  • Confirm pipe system is air/watertight by performing pressure tests
  • Keep detailed notes and create work reports documenting projects
  • Test plumbing and other installed fixtures to ensure proper functioning
  • Follow state laws and regulations and adhere to local building codes.
Qualifications/Experience
  • SSCE, National Diploma or any equivalent qualification
  • Proof of completed apprenticeship with valid plumbing license
  • Vocational certification or associate degree preferred
  • 5+ years’ relevant trade experience
  • Experience reading technical designs and blueprints
  • Proficiency using plumbing tools, materials, and equipment
  • Expert knowledge in piping and ventilation systems
  • Understands and follows state regulations
  • Available to work on call and respond immediately to plumbing emergencies.
Competence Requirements:
  • Must be skilled in various plumbing processes
  • Operate manual and robotic plumbing equipment
  • Must be able to work within a team-based environment
  • Knowledgeable in the use of precision measuring instruments
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
    Job Title: Industrial Electrician Location: Lagos Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Pls Employment Type: Full Time Job Summary
  • Oversee the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems in factories, warehouses, and production areas.
Job Responsibilities
  • Interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, specifications, and applicable codes to determine wiring layouts
  • Cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fillings
  • Position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels and fuse enclosures
  • Install, replace, maintain and repair electrical systems and related electrical equipment
  • Installation of electrical panels, motor etc.
  • Test circuits to ensure integrity and safety
  • Install, replace, maintain and repair electrical generation sources and related equipment
Qualification/Experience
  • HND/B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-7 years' cognate experience in Industrial Electrical installation, repairs and maintenance
  • Good knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Programming.
Competence Requirements:
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical and architectural specifications
  • General knowledge of business practices such as invoicing, tracking inventory, etc.
  • Good interpersonal relationship skills
  • Experience in the maintenance of VFF packing machine.
    Job Title: Welder Technician Location: Lagos Organization: NASCON Allied Industries Pls Employment Type: Full Time Job Summary
  • Work on metal components of various equipment such as pipelines, equipment parts, power-plants, or refineries. etc.
Job Responsibilities
  • Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts
  • Weld small and large components such as copper plumbing. beams, and pipelines
  • Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job
  • Maintain and repair all machinery -
  • Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors
  • Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
  • Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
  • Tig welding (stainless steel).
Qualification/Experience
  • SSCE or National Diploma or equivalent qualification
  • A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years experience as a welder
  • Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
Competence Requirements:
  • Must be skilled in various welding processes including Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Flux Core
  • Operate manual and robotic welding equipment
  • Must be proficient in layout, tacking, welding, grinding and finishing
  • Must be skilled in various welding processes including MlG and TIG and Flux Gore
  • Strong understanding in blueprint reading) weld symbols to accurately build products to specified tolerances
  • Must be able to work within a team-based environment to accomplish all aspects of welding and fabrication
  • Knowledgeable in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, Inner Diameter (ID) and Outer
  • Diameter (OD) micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
    Job Title: Quality Control Supervisor Location: Lagos Organisation: NASCON Allied Industries PLC. Employment type: Full-time Job Summary
  • Oversee and monitor the inspection and testing of quality control samples taken from production, raw materials and finished products
  • Responsible for laboratory operations, quality control, observation and examining production processes repeatedly.
Job Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of QC workers in the production process
  • Follow inspection protocols and define sampling procedures
  • Determine device and mechanism to be used in the testing processes.
  • Inspect incoming materials to ensure adherence to company quality standards and customer specifications
  • Repeat inspection procedure until quality standards and specifications are attained
  • Resolve customer complaints
  • Recommend changes in specification of materials parts and products based on inspection results
  • In-depth understanding of the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the manufacturing industry.
Qualification/Experience
  • B.Sc or M.Sc degree in, Food Science, or Microbiology or equivalent
  • Minimum of three (3) work experience in similar role
  • Experience in Seasoning and Salt production is an added advantage
  • Relevant professional certification in Society for Quality Assurance in Nigeria, Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Nigeria Institute of Food Science & Technology is an advantage.
Competence Requirements:
  • Technical capabilities
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Customer/client focus
  • Time management and collaboration
  • Skills in numerical and statistical analysis
  • Business acumen and excellent communication skills
    Job Title: Research and Development Manager Location: Lagos Organisation: NASCON Allied Industries Plc. Employment type: Full-time Job Summary
  • Responsible for designing and developing new products and driving innovation to enhance existing products according to NASCON product roadmap
  • Develop strategies that grow market share and brand’s reputation as well as contribute to sustainability of the business.
Job Responsibilities
  • Responsible for developing new products and driving innovation to enhance existing product
  • Maximize product profitability and improve product performance -
  • Assure competitiveness and innovation of products and processes from a technological and design standpoint
  • Comply with relevant and required regulations/norms/standards
  • Work closely with product managers to assure customer focus and target costing; co-develops product roadmaps
  • Coordinate with product development managers in defining the right allocation of the resources
  • Conduct market surveys and analyze the report
  • Deploy strategies in testing and assessing product’s acceptability
  • Keeps abreast of current trends, practices, development and regulatory changes which would impact product or formulation.
Qualification/Experience
  • B.Sc or M.Sc degree in, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or equivalent degree.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years’ cognate experience in Research & Development within the food industry.
  • Experience with retail or food science manufacturer.
  • Experience in Seasoning and Salt production is an added advantage.
  • Extensive experience in working directly with manufacturing facilities.
  • Relevant professional certification in Food Science is an advantage too.
Competence Requirements
  • Strong intellectual and analytical skills
  • Excellent influencing and communication skills
  • Time management - priority setting
  • Project management skill
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Planning, scheduling, controlling & coordinating
  • Problem solving & analysis
  • Proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Office suite applications.
Application Deadline 28th May, 2019.     How to Apply Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV and Cover Letter (with the relevant position included in the subject line of their email) to: [email protected]