Lubricant Operations Manager

3 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Nepal Energies Full time

Job Title:
Lubricant Operations Manager

Responsibilities / Requirements


• Plan, supervise, and manage blending activities to ensure production aligns with quality specifications, production targets, and safety standards.


• Ensure availability of base oils, additives, and packaging materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels to prevent stock-outs or overstocking.


• Prepare blending and packaging schedules based on sales forecasts, ensuring efficient utilization of plant capacity and manpower.


• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to ensure all products meet OEM, customer, and regulatory specifications.


• Identify and implement process improvements to minimize blending losses, reduce energy consumption, and improve yield and cost per liter.


• Oversee dispatch planning, transport scheduling, and product delivery to customers or depots for timely and cost-efficient distribution.


• Track and manage key cost drivers in blending, logistics, and packaging, recommending cost-saving measures to improve profitability.


• Enforce compliance with HSE standards and ensure safe operations in blending plants, warehouses, and transport activities.


• Align production and supply with market demand while providing accurate cost data to support pricing and financial planning.


• Supervise, train, and motivate blending, warehouse, and logistics staff to maintain high performance and accountability.


• Monitor key performance metrics such as blending yield, downtime, product losses, and delivery timelines to drive continuous improvement.


• Oversee SLAs and product quality from external operators to ensure alignment with company standards.

Experience


• Minimum of 8 years' experience in the oil & gas lubricant business, with strong exposure to blending operations, production management, and logistics.

Qualifications


• B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.


• MBA will be an added advantage.


• Professional certifications or technical training in production management, HSE, or quality control will be an asset.

Key Competencies

Functional:


• Knowledge of lubricant blending operations and formulations


• Strong understanding of supply chain, production planning, and logistics


• Proficiency in cost optimization and pricing models for lubricant operations


• Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory compliance


• Experience in contract, vendor, and service level management

Behavioural:


• Leadership and Accountability


• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making


• Effective Communication


• Attention to Detail


• Stakeholder Management


• Ability to Adapt and Work Under Pressure

Interested applicants are to send their CVs to

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