Details of Concrete Batching Plant Operations Supervisor
About the institution
| Name | Pharo Foundation |
| City | Barbara |
| Job Requirement | Job description Concrete Batching Plant
Operations Supervisor Hargeisa,
Somaliland Overview Pharo
Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that
designs, funds, and operates economic development programs to achieve its
vision of a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next
decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical
missions: 1.
Empowering the next generation: Our education mission is to ensure that all
students have an opportunity to access a high-quality, affordable
education, and become productive citizens of a rapidly changing world. 2.
Eliminating barriers to employment and productivity: Our productivity mission
is to identify and eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers
to employment and productivity for working people. 3.
Solving water scarcity: Our mission is to ensure that people and communities
across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water. The
Foundation also operates Pharo Ventures which is the for-profit arm of its
operations with sustainable businesses in Somaliland and Ethiopia geared
towards job creation and economic empowerment. With
over 700 employees in Somaliland, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda, we are a
diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation. We have our
headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a liaison office in London, UK, which is
home to our parent organisation, Pharo Management. Pharo
RMC is a subsidiary of Pharo Ventures Somaliland and is a social venture that
has been set up to address the needs for quality construction and design
services in Somaliland across large infrastructure, commercial,
residential and community projects. Opportunity We
are seeking an experienced and technically sound Concrete Batching Plant
Operations Supervisor to manage and oversee daily operations of our concrete production
plant. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of leadership, technical, and
process optimization experience to ensure high-quality concrete production,
plant efficiency, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
A background in industrial or construction-based operations is essential. Key
Relationships •
Role: Concrete Batching Plant Operations Supervisor •
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland •
Reporting to: Operations Manager / Construction Projects Lead •
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year) •
Functional Relationships: Plant Staff, Maintenance Team, Logistics Team, Sales
Team, Quality Control Personnel Duties
and Responsibilities Production
Management •
Ensure plant meets production targets efficiently and safely. Manage
production scheduling, staff deployment, and plant operations. •
Oversee batching, mixing, dispatch, and coordination with transport
logistics. •
Maintain high-quality control standards in all concrete products. Administrative
and Supervisory Duties •
Prepare and manage plant budgets and cost controls. •
Compile daily and monthly production and quality reports. •
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and occupational
regulations. •
Supervise staff, resolve conflicts, and promote continuous training and
development. Equipment
Maintenance •
Develop preventative maintenance plans for batching equipment and
machinery. •
Monitor equipment performance and coordinate timely repairs. •
Ensure regular calibration of production and testing tools. •
Plan for and procure necessary spare parts to prevent operational delays. Data
Analysis and Process Improvement •
Use production and QA data to identify process inefficiencies. •
Implement continuous improvement measures to reduce waste and improve
output. •
Track KPIs including yield, downtime, and resource use. Project
Management •
Lead any plant upgrades or expansions, ensuring on-time, on-budget
execution. •
Collaborate with contractors and engineers on infrastructure
improvements. •
Integrate new equipment or processes into daily plant operations. Logistics
and Inventory Management •
Coordinate with logistics teams for timely delivery of raw materials and
finished concrete. •
Manage raw material and finished goods inventory to avoid stockouts or
overstocking. •
Implement traceability protocols for all inputs and outputs. Marketing
and Sales Coordination •
Collaborate with the sales team to understand market demand. •
Provide technical support to customers and attend site visits as needed. •
Help develop marketing content showcasing plant capabilities. Mix
Design Development •
Collaborate with engineers and quality control teams to create and optimize
concrete mixes. •
Stay updated on materials and technologies that can improve performance or
reduce costs. •
Conduct trials to validate new mix designs. Quality
Assurance Oversight •
Ensure all production meets ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards. •
Supervise quality control staff and equipment. •
Maintain detailed QA documentation and ensure data integrity. Waste
Management •
Develop waste reduction and recycling programs. •
Track waste generation and disposal activities to ensure environmental
compliance. •
Promote sustainable practices across operations. Skills
and qualifications Qualifications and
Requirements •
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management. •
3–5 years in concrete manufacturing or a similar industrial setting, with
supervisory experience. •
Understanding of concrete mix designs, equipment calibration, and plant
operations. •
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ACI 211.1/91 standards. •
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics
365). •
Certifications (Preferred): o
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I o
OSHA or local equivalent occupational safety certification o
PMP or Lean Six Sigma for process optimization Personal
Attributes •
Proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills •
Ability to manage high-pressure, outdoor environments •
Excellent communication and team collaboration •
Organized, detail-oriented, and technically skilled
How to apply We will review completed
applications on a rolling basis. If we identify an outstanding candidate early
in the process,
we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we
encourage interested candidates
to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we
regret that we will only contact
shortlisted candidates. •
Please attach a detailed CV and cover letter. •
To apply, please visit the Careers page on the Pharo Foundation website and
submit your application https://www.pharofoundation.org/pharo-ventures/ventures-jobs
|
| Member Since | Feb 12,2025 |
| Last Worked | May 26,2025 |
| Open Job By Pharo Foundation | 4 |
Job Requirement
Job description
Concrete Batching Plant
Operations Supervisor
Hargeisa,
Somaliland
Overview
Pharo
Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that
designs, funds, and operates economic development programs to achieve its
vision of a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next
decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical
missions:
1.
Empowering the next generation: Our education mission is to ensure that all
students have an opportunity to access a high-quality, affordable
education, and become productive citizens of a rapidly changing world.
2.
Eliminating barriers to employment and productivity: Our productivity mission
is to identify and eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers
to employment and productivity for working people.
3.
Solving water scarcity: Our mission is to ensure that people and communities
across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.
The
Foundation also operates Pharo Ventures which is the for-profit arm of its
operations with sustainable businesses in Somaliland and Ethiopia geared
towards job creation and economic empowerment.
With
over 700 employees in Somaliland, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda, we are a
diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation. We have our
headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a liaison office in London, UK, which is
home to our parent organisation, Pharo Management.
Pharo
RMC is a subsidiary of Pharo Ventures Somaliland and is a social venture that
has been set up to address the needs for quality construction and design
services in Somaliland across large infrastructure, commercial,
residential and community projects.
Opportunity
We
are seeking an experienced and technically sound Concrete Batching Plant
Operations Supervisor to manage and oversee daily operations of our concrete production
plant. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of leadership, technical,
and
process optimization experience to ensure high-quality concrete production,
plant efficiency, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
A background in industrial or construction-based operations is essential.
Key
Relationships
•
Role: Concrete Batching Plant Operations Supervisor
•
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
•
Reporting to: Operations Manager / Construction Projects Lead
•
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year)
•
Functional Relationships: Plant Staff, Maintenance Team, Logistics Team, Sales
Team, Quality Control Personnel
Duties
and Responsibilities
Production
Management
•
Ensure plant meets production targets efficiently and safely.
Manage
production scheduling, staff deployment, and plant operations.
•
Oversee batching, mixing, dispatch, and coordination with transport
logistics.
•
Maintain high-quality control standards in all concrete products.
Administrative
and Supervisory Duties
•
Prepare and manage plant budgets and cost controls.
•
Compile daily and monthly production and quality reports.
•
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and occupational
regulations.
•
Supervise staff, resolve conflicts, and promote continuous training and
development.
Equipment
Maintenance
•
Develop preventative maintenance plans for batching equipment and
machinery.
•
Monitor equipment performance and coordinate timely repairs.
•
Ensure regular calibration of production and testing tools.
•
Plan for and procure necessary spare parts to prevent operational delays.
Data
Analysis and Process Improvement
•
Use production and QA data to identify process inefficiencies.
•
Implement continuous improvement measures to reduce waste and improve
output.
•
Track KPIs including yield, downtime, and resource use.
Project
Management
•
Lead any plant upgrades or expansions, ensuring on-time, on-budget
execution.
•
Collaborate with contractors and engineers on infrastructure
improvements.
•
Integrate new equipment or processes into daily plant operations.
Logistics
and Inventory Management
•
Coordinate with logistics teams for timely delivery of raw materials and
finished concrete.
•
Manage raw material and finished goods inventory to avoid stockouts or
overstocking.
•
Implement traceability protocols for all inputs and outputs.
Marketing
and Sales Coordination
•
Collaborate with the sales team to understand market demand.
•
Provide technical support to customers and attend site visits as needed.
•
Help develop marketing content showcasing plant capabilities.
Mix
Design Development
•
Collaborate with engineers and quality control teams to create and optimize
concrete mixes.
•
Stay updated on materials and technologies that can improve performance or
reduce costs.
•
Conduct trials to validate new mix designs.
Quality
Assurance Oversight
•
Ensure all production meets ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards.
•
Supervise quality control staff and equipment.
•
Maintain detailed QA documentation and ensure data integrity.
Waste
Management
•
Develop waste reduction and recycling programs.
•
Track waste generation and disposal activities to ensure environmental
compliance.
•
Promote sustainable practices across operations.
Skills
and qualifications
Qualifications and
Requirements
•
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.
•
3–5 years in concrete manufacturing or a similar industrial setting, with
supervisory experience.
•
Understanding of concrete mix designs, equipment calibration, and plant
operations.
•
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ACI 211.1/91 standards.
•
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics
365).
•
Certifications (Preferred):
o
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
o
OSHA or local equivalent occupational safety certification
o
PMP or Lean Six Sigma for process optimization
Personal
Attributes
•
Proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills
•
Ability to manage high-pressure, outdoor environments
•
Excellent communication and team collaboration
•
Organized, detail-oriented, and technically skilled
How to apply
We will review completed
applications on a rolling basis. If we identify an outstanding candidate early
in the
process,
we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we
encourage interested
candidates
to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we
regret that we will only
contact
shortlisted candidates.
•
Please attach a detailed CV and cover letter.
•
To apply, please visit the Careers page on the Pharo Foundation website and
submit your application
https://www.pharofoundation.org/pharo-ventures/ventures-jobs