Senior Process Engineer at Dangote Industries Limited, Mtwara Plant Tanzania

Production Manager at Dangote Industries Limited

Date: May 13, 2026
Location: Mtwara Plant Tanzania, Mtwara
Company: Dangote Industries Limited

Job Summary

Dangote Industries Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced Production Manager to provide accurate production information to top management and maintain production records that support effective planning, performance tracking, and decision-making.

The role supports the operation and maintenance teams by ensuring production data is properly recorded, analyzed, and used to determine plant performance. The position also contributes to production planning, strategy execution, and overall plant performance improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Participate in the development and articulation of the production strategy with the production team in line with the organization’s objectives.
• Execute and manage the plant’s production plan, capacity plan, and materials requirements plan in line with DCP-Tanzania’s strategic intent.
• Implement the approved production plan at the plant to ensure established targets are achieved.
• Ensure production processes are implemented in line with safety and environmental procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ownership of the unit’s strategic direction and communicate objectives clearly to all production staff.
• Prepare annual production budgets based on relevant considerations, including market forces, and ensure achievement of planned budgets through effective resource optimization.
• Coordinate and manage the production team to achieve daily production targets and support maintenance requirements.
• Oversee the execution of cement kiln lining repairs, raw and cement mill operations, and the cement packaging system.
• Keep up to date with new developments in cement production, industry trends, and good practices, and make recommendations for improvement to the Head of Department.
• Supervise the implementation of approved recommendations.
• Coordinate with other units within the production, mines, and maintenance departments as required to meet production requirements.
• Provide overall guidance and strategic direction to the production team.
• Prepare and provide production reports and information to management to support decision-making.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief General Manager, Operations and Maintenance.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or its equivalent in a technical discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant work experience.

Professional and Technical Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess the following professional and technical competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of cement production processes.
• Strong knowledge of the cement industry, both local and international.
• Good understanding of industry trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislation relating to cement manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production quality parameters and quality control.
• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing equipment and quality control.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Good supervisory, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.

Behavioral and Management Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following behavioral and management competencies:

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage people and functions effectively.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex or tricky issues based on local conditions.