Quarry Manager at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates, known for its strong reputation in excellent business practices and high-quality products. The company operates from its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, and has a significant presence across West Africa.

The Quarry Manager for the Granite Mines is responsible for overseeing the overall management, safety, production, and profitability of quarry operations.

This role involves supervising extraction activities, managing equipment maintenance, leading the workforce, ensuring regulatory compliance, and controlling operational costs to achieve efficient and sustainable production of aggregates or mineral materials.

Operational Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily quarry operations, including drilling, blasting, crushing, and hauling.
• Ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance and optimize plant utilization.
• Implement production schedules and resource allocation plans.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Enforce strict compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Ensure blasting activities comply with legal and environmental standards.
• Minimize environmental impact, including dust, noise, vibration, and waste management.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the workforce.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with mining and quarrying laws and permits.
• Liaise with government regulatory agencies and inspectors.
• Maintain proper documentation for licenses, environmental permits, and reporting.

Financial & Budget Control:

• Prepare and manage operational budgets.
• Monitor costs, including fuel, explosives, maintenance, and labor.
• Improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Report monthly performance metrics such as production, downtime, and cost per ton.

Maintenance & Equipment Oversight:

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure availability and reliability of crushers, excavators, loaders, and haul trucks.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Supervise supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Train and mentor staff to enhance skills and productivity.
• Manage contractor relationships where applicable.

Quality Control:

• Ensure products meet required specifications.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and quality assurance processes.
• Address customer complaints related to product quality.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
• 5–10 years of experience in quarry or mining operations.
• Proven leadership and operational management experience.
• Strong knowledge of drilling, blasting, crushing, and screening processes.
• Familiarity with mining regulations and safety standards.

Functional Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Operational planning
• Risk management
• Financial acumen
• Knowledge of HSE standards
• Equipment and plant management

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Play a central role in protecting people, the environment, and operational integrity.
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen HSSE culture across mining operations.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic environment with a strong safety-first mindset.

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.