Rolling Mill Supervisor / MIS at African Foundries Limited – Ogijo, Ogun

African Foundries Limited is recruiting a Rolling Mill Supervisor / MIS professional in Ogijo, Ogun State. The role combines rolling mill production supervision with management reporting, performance analysis, product quality and workplace safety.

• Rolling Mill Operators, Shift Supervisors, Mill Technicians and Production Personnel

Role overview

To supervise and coordinate daily rolling mill operations to ensure efficient production of quality steel products in accordance with production targets, safety standards, quality requirements and operational procedures.

The role also involves managing production data, preparing accurate MIS reports, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing production performance and providing management with timely information for effective decision-making.

Responsibilities

Rolling Mill Production Supervision

• Supervise daily rolling mill operations to achieve planned production targets.
• Coordinate the rolling process from billet charging and reheating through rolling, cooling, cutting, bundling and finished product dispatch.
• Ensure smooth operation of rolling mill equipment and production lines.

Monitor production parameters, including

• Rolling speed and mill temperature.
• Billet heating temperature.
• Rolling pressure and motor load.
• Mill downtime and production efficiency.
• Product dimensions and weight.
• Ensure proper control of production processes to minimize material wastage and rejection.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with required specifications.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure prompt resolution of equipment breakdowns.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower, materials, energy and other production resources.
• Conduct shift handovers and ensure continuity of production activities.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.

Production Planning and Control

• Implement daily, weekly and monthly production plans.
• Monitor actual production against planned production targets.
• Ensure adequate availability of billets, consumables, spare parts and production materials.
• Coordinate with stores, maintenance, quality control and logistics departments.
• Monitor production yield, recovery rate and material consumption.
• Develop strategies to reduce production losses and improve mill efficiency.
• Ensure timely completion of production orders.

Management Information System (MIS) Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, analyse and maintain daily rolling mill production data.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports for management.
• Develop and maintain production dashboards and performance tracking systems.

Monitor and report key performance indicators, including

• Total production output (MT).
• Production target achievement (%).
• Mill utilization rate (%).
• Rolling mill downtime (hours).
• Production yield and recovery (%).
• Rejection and rework rates (%).
• Billet consumption per tonne of finished product.
• Power consumption per tonne of steel produced.
• Labour productivity.
• Cost of production per tonne.
• Analyse production variances and identify the causes of underperformance.
• Maintain accurate records of billet input, work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Prepare shift-wise production performance reports.
• Monitor and report equipment breakdowns and maintenance downtime.
• Generate management reports highlighting production trends, operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain electronic production records using Microsoft Excel, ERP or other production management software.

Quality Control and Process Improvement

• Ensure products meet required dimensional, weight and mechanical specifications.
• Work closely with the Quality Control Department to minimize defects.

Monitor common rolling defects such as

• Surface cracks.
• Rolling laps and seams.
• Dimensional variations.
• Ovality and twisting.
• Improper cutting and length variations.
• Investigate quality complaints and production abnormalities.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote continuous improvement through process optimization and waste reduction.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Enforce compliance with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure workers use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the rolling mill area.
• Ensure safe operating procedures are followed during production.
• Report and investigate accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure good housekeeping and proper workplace organization.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and emergency drills.

Personnel and Team Management

• Allocate duties and responsibilities to production personnel.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality and performance.
• Train and develop rolling mill operators and production staff.
• Maintain discipline and promote teamwork.
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend training where necessary.
• Ensure effective communication between shifts and departments.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• The performance of the Rolling Mill Supervisor/MIS Officer will be measured using the following indicators:
• Performance Measurement
• Production achievement
• Actual output vs. target (%)
• Mill availability
• Available operating time (%)
• Downtime
• Total breakdown hours
• Production yield
• Good output vs. billet input (%)
• Rejection rate
• Rejected production (%)
• Energy efficiency
• kWh per tonne produced
• Billet consumption
• Billet input per tonne of finished steel
• Labour productivity
• Tonnes produced per man-shift
• Reporting accuracy
• Accuracy and completeness of MIS reports
• Safety performance
• Accident and incident records
• Production efficiency
• Actual operating performance

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Additional training or certification in steel production, rolling mill operations, production planning or MIS will be an advantage.

Qualifications and requirements

• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in steel manufacturing or rolling mill operations.
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or production coordination position.
• Practical knowledge of steel rolling processes and production equipment.
• Experience in production reporting, data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Experience in rebar, wire rod or structural steel production will be an advantage.

Qualifications and requirements

• Strong knowledge of rolling mill operations and production processes.
• Good understanding of billet reheating and rolling technology.
• Knowledge of production planning and inventory control.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and production management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prepare production reports and dashboards.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and quality management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

Expected Deliverables

The successful candidate is expected to deliver

• Daily shift-wise rolling mill production reports.
• Daily production target versus actual performance reports.
• Weekly and monthly production summaries.
• Billet consumption and material yield reports.
• Mill downtime and breakdown analysis reports.
• Energy consumption and production efficiency reports.
• Product rejection and quality performance reports.
• Monthly production KPI dashboard.
• Production improvement recommendations.
• Accurate production records for management review and audit purposes.