Facilities Manager at Dangote Group – Ibeju-Lekki Plant, Lagos

Dangote Group is hiring a full-time Facilities Manager for its Ibeju-Lekki plant in Lagos. The role oversees utilities, grounds, housekeeping and support services, ensuring safe and compliant facilities. It sits within HAM Administration and reports to the Head of Administration.

Responsibilities

• Set housekeeping standards and supervise cleaning across the plant, offices, canteen, restrooms and common areas.
• Prepare cleaning schedules, inspection routines, staff rosters and supplies plans; coordinate pest control and fumigation.
• Manage waste segregation, storage, collection and disposal, including liaison with LAWMA and accredited contractors.
• Maintain relevant waste registrations, permits, manifests and payment records, and support inspections by LAWMA, LASEPA and other regulators.
• Select, assess and manage vendors for cleaning, security, catering, transport, maintenance, pest control and waste services.
• Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements, monitor KPIs and check invoices before payment.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental requirements, including fire precautions and emergency readiness.
• Investigate facilities incidents, coordinate corrective action and maintain compliance documentation.
• Supervise, train and assess staff and report regularly on housekeeping, service delivery, vendor performance and costs.

Qualifications and experience

• BSc or HND in Facilities Management, Engineering, Estate Management, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of facilities-management experience, including three years in a supervisory or managerial position; plant or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Relevant credentials such as NEBOSH, IOSH, IFMA, BIFM or PMP are an advantage.
• Knowledge of plant utilities, maintenance, housekeeping and the Lagos regulatory environment.
• Contract negotiation, vendor management, budgeting, leadership and reporting skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and facilities software.

Working conditions

The position is based at the plant, with regular site inspections. Responding to emergencies outside normal working hours may be required.