Batching Plant Manager (Ready Mix Concrete) at Nigeria

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Production & Plant Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations of RMC batching plant(s) to achieve production targets.
• Oversee concrete mix design adherence, weigh-batching accuracy, and consistency of output.
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant capacity and minimize downtime.
• Monitor raw materials availability (cement, aggregates, admixtures, water, etc.) and coordinate procurement.

Equipment & Maintenance Management

• Supervise maintenance of batching plants, transit mixers, loaders, pumps, and other RMC equipment.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with maintenance team to ensure quick breakdown response and minimum interruption in operations.
• Ensure statutory compliance for equipment safety.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure production of concrete as per required grade, slump, and quality specifications.
• Follow company, industry, and statutory QC standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Control team for cube testing, mix adjustments, and material testing.
• Maintain documentation for audits, certifications, and regulatory bodies.

Logistics & Dispatch Management

• Plan, schedule, and monitor dispatch of ready-mix concrete to customer sites.
• Optimize routing, fuel consumption, cycle times, and fleet efficiency.

Coordinate with sales and site teams to ensure timely deliveries.

Manpower Leadership

• Supervise batching plant operators, mixer drivers, pump operators, supervisors, and support staff.
• Ensure training, performance monitoring, and workforce discipline.
• Build a safe and productive work culture at the plant.

Cost & Inventory Control

• Manage operational budgets for materials, fuel, repairs, and manpower.
• Monitor stock levels of aggregates, cement, admixtures, and spares.
• Reduce wastage, leakages, pilferage, and improve cost efficiency.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards and plant safety protocols.
• Conduct routine safety audits, toolbox talks, and accident-prevention programs.
• Maintain environmental compliance related to dust control, waste management, and emissions.

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports on production, costs, maintenance, and fleet.
• Coordinate with senior management, sales team, vendors, and clients.
• Assist in strategic planning for expansion, new plant setups, and equipment procurement.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering .

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10+ years experience in Ready-Mix Concrete plant operations.
• Hands-on management of batching plants (Schwing Stetter, MEKA, SIMEM, ELKON, etc.) is preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of concrete mix designs, raw materials, RMC production processes.
• Ability to manage fleet of transit mixers, pumps, and related RMC machinery.
• Understanding of maintenance planning for mechanical & electrical equipment.
• Command over production planning tools and RMC software

MANAGERIAL & SOFT SKILLS

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet delivery deadlines.
• Cost-conscious, analytical, and process-driven mindset.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Net Salary around $2500 pm + Accommodation + Transport + Insurance + Return Ticket to India every 6 months

(TAX FREE Savings of Around Rs 25 Lakhs per annum)