Plant Planner at HBM Nigeria Plc – Ashaka, Nigeria

Item	Details
Company	HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge Africa Plc)
Location	Ashaka, Gombe State
Employment Type	Full-Time
Salary	Not specified by the employer
Qualification	Degree Or Equivalent In Any Engineering Discipline (Chemical, Mechanical Or Electrical Engineering)
Experience	5–7 years working experience in a cement factory, preferably in production, process or quality
Application Deadline	Not specified by the employer
Number of Openings	Not specified

About This Opportunity

HBM Nigeria Plc, the building solutions company formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, opened this Plant Planner vacancy on its official Zoho Recruit board on 10 November 2026 for its Ashaka plant in Gombe State. The planner owns the plant’s production plan: validating production data, consolidating and monitoring key performance indicators, and producing the accurate production and volume forecasts that feed Sales and Operations Planning, so the plant does not run into supply disruptions. The work also covers cost efficiency, plant output and operational reliability across the production and maintenance functions, including benchmarking the plant against the best-performing Huaxin plants worldwide. It will suit an engineering graduate with five to seven years in a cement factory, strong analytical and planning skills, and the leadership presence to deputise for the Plant Manager in industrial KPI reviews. No closing date is stated, so apply promptly.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and control the entire plant production plan.
• Maintain the industrial statistical database and collate all production statistics and reports on a daily, monthly and yearly basis.
• Monitor and reconcile all production stock, including raw materials, semi-products, fuels, alternative fuels and finished goods.
• Align production with business targets, sales forecasts and plant capacity.
• Plan for the optimal use of all major plant assets, including crushers, raw mills, kilns, cement mills and cement packers.
• Carry out all assigned tasks in compliance with Huaxin site safety procedures.
• Organise Sales and Operations Planning at the plant and help the Plant Manager plan daily, weekly, monthly and yearly operational strategy.
• Examine variable costs in depth and, with the Plant Manager, champion industrial consumption and efficiency.
• Work with the Plant Controller on month-end closing and follow through on bulk material stock taking.
• Work with the supply chain team to keep sufficient stock of raw materials, fuels, alternative fuels, cement bags, explosives and production consumables.
• Align production plans with preventive maintenance and major shutdown schedules.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to maximise equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with the root cause analysis champion so that all triggered analyses are completed and their action plans properly tracked.
• Review the coming week’s production plan with the Production and Maintenance Managers and track the committed numbers daily.
• Help the Plant Manager prepare industrial KPI reviews with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officers, and stand in when the Plant Manager is absent.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team so major repairs, overhauls and kiln shutdowns are delivered on schedule.
• Oversee all plant action plans and follow up for quick closure, to boost performance.
• Prepare the annual production plan and the corresponding KPIs.
• Carry out cost and performance benchmarking against best-in-class Huaxin plants and identify actions that help the plant close the gap.

Requirements And Qualifications

Mandatory:

• A degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline — Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Five to seven years’ working experience in a cement factory, preferably in the production, process or quality department.

Skills And Competencies:

• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Financial and budget management capability.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to handle multi-plant or large-scale operations.

Salary And Benefits

Salary: Not specified by the employer; no figure is stated in the official advert. The advert’s benefits section describes HBM Nigeria’s general working culture — a technical, managerial or frontline career built on innovation, continuous improvement and diverse perspectives — rather than a specific pay or benefits package for this role, so no package is quoted here.

How To Apply

1. Open the official advert link below (HBM Nigeria Plc’s own Zoho Recruit board).
2. Read the full advert and confirm you meet the degree and cement-factory experience requirements.
3. Prepare your CV, making your production planning, process and KPI experience clear.
4. Use the apply option on that page, complete the online application and upload your CV as directed.
5. Apply here: https://hbmngplcnigeria.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/843568000006738063/Plant-Planner-Ashaka

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Our Tips For This Role

• Prove the cement-factory requirement: the advert asks for 5–7 years in a cement factory, preferably in production, process or quality, so make those years and departments explicit on your CV.
• Match the degree requirement exactly: a degree or equivalent in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is stated, so show the discipline clearly.
• Lead with planning and KPI evidence: the role owns the plant production plan, production statistics, stock reconciliation and Sales and Operations Planning, so quantify forecasts, KPI reviews and plans you have produced.
• Show cost and maintenance alignment experience: variable-cost examination, month-end closing with the Plant Controller, and aligning production plans with preventive maintenance and shutdown schedules are all named duties.
• Apply promptly: no closing date is stated, and the vacancy opened on 10 November 2026.

About HBM Nigeria Plc

HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, is a leading Nigerian building solutions company.
The company is a member of the Huaxin Building Materials Group, a globally recognised manufacturer of construction materials founded in 1907 and headquartered in Wuhan, China.
It produces cement and other building materials for projects ranging from individual homes to major infrastructure.
Its Nigerian operations include the cement plants at Ashaka in Gombe State, Ewekoro and Sagamu in Ogun State and Mfamosing in Cross River State.
The Ashaka plant is one of the company’s longest-established production sites, serving markets across northern Nigeria.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this vacancy opened, and what is the deadline?
The vacancy opened on the company’s official recruitment board on 10 November 2026. No closing date is specified by the employer, so apply promptly while it remains listed.

Where is the role based?
At the company’s Ashaka plant in Gombe State, Nigeria. It is a full-time role.

What qualification do I need to apply?
A degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline — Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, as stated in the official advert.

How much experience is required?
Five to seven years’ working experience in a cement factory, preferably in the production, process or quality department.

How much is the salary?
Not specified by the employer; no figure is stated in the official advert.

Verified on 11 November 2026 — apply link checked.

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