Production Lead (Geo)

Location: 

Suez, EG

Requisition ID:  18228

Why work for us?
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?

 

Production Lead

Job Purpose

 

Production Lead is responsible for oversee the production process, ensuring that safety requirement in place and operations are carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner, while maintaining quality standards, develop and implement production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and optimize production capacity.

Key Responsibilities

 

  1-Health & Safety:

  • Adhere to and enforce relevant legislation and policies and ensure that highest degree of safety and safe working practices are maintained.
  • Ensure full compliance with Lafarge safety standards and promote safety culture and safe practices among the entire work
  • force.
  • Ensure all BP employees are operating in a safe working environment.
  • Provide monthly reporting and statistics regarding safety performance and incidents.
  • Ensure that all employees and contractors following Health Safety Rules.
  • Conduct VPC and direct other key members in the company to do the same.
  • Identify people with potential to assume broader safety responsibility.
  • Submit the safety figures on monthly basis to the company and discuss areas of improvement.
  • Lead investigations in major safety incidents.
  • Review investigation reports on safety violation incidents and decide on additional actions to be taken.
  • Assume key responsibility for developing H&S improvement plan and relevant action plans.
  • Follow HSIP of the plant and follow the progress.
  • Stopping Unsafe act.
  • Ensure that all employees trained.
  • Attending all safety Meeting
  • Ensure that all employees follow SWI.
  • Achieve Annual Health and safety personal objective.

 

 

 

2-Functional:

  • Accountable for developing and executing the overall operations plan and master production schedule to support the organization's strategic objectives and business requirements.
  • Lead the planning and coordination of internal and external material supply, ensuring the development of short, medium, and long-term production plans through effective resource allocation, forecasting, estimation, and capacity planning.
  • Monitor, analyze, and report operational performance, productivity levels, material supply status, and production progress, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including LCE, Purchasing, Sourcing, Production, Laboratory, and Commercial functions, to align production plans.
  • Develop and continuously improve operational procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence.
  • Ensure timely and accurate communication of operational plans to support monthly financial closing activities and business reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and report End of Month operations and planning reports, operational challenges, improvement initiatives, and KPI achievements.
  • Facilitate and lead commercial and operational planning meetings to review forecasts, evaluate performance, and update production schedules as required.
  • Ensure Alternative Fuel (AF) materials comply with established quality standards and specifications.
  • Monitor stockpiles in accordance with safety requirements, including temperature monitoring, aeration practices, and safe-distance controls.
  • Monitor industrial waste acceptance and rejection criteria while ensuring compliance with safe material handling procedures.
  • Review system availability through the verification and completion of daily operational checklists.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for deviations in operational KPIs and implement corrective actions as required.
  • Report and maintain records of safety, production, and operational KPIs, while auditing traffic management activities on a daily basis.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and other required inputs, while monitoring inventory levels on a daily basis.
  • Lead, manage, and develop the operations team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting talent development initiatives.
  • Optimize the utilization of mobile equipment to support operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Manage Alternative Fuel (AF) blending and mixing activities prior to kiln feeding to ensure compliance with approved mix standards.

 

Education

 

 

 

 

Qualifications & Experience

     Education:

  • Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering / Science

 

Technical Skills:

  • Sap user
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Analytical Skills
  • Familiar with RDF & Biomass Shredders
  • Heavy Mobile Equipment background
  • Extensive knowledge of effective health and safety
  • Strategy planning experience
  • Budget management

 

Experience: 

  • 5 – 7 years of operational experience with minimum 4 years in Kiln Area AF.
  • Cement Background or waste management companies
  • Industrial experience in waste treatment operations or equivalent.

 

 

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.

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.