Engineering - Mechanical & Industrial
18 Aug
Aluminum Production / Plant Manager
Location: Accra, GhanaEmployment type: Full-time expatriate assignmentStarting date: ASAP
An established international infrastructure and construction company is seeking an experienced Aluminum Factory Manager / Operations Coordinator to lead its aluminum manufacturing facility in Accra, Ghana.
The company has maintained a long-term operational presence in Ghana and delivers major infrastructure and building projects across several international markets. Its Ghana-based facility manufactures curtain wall systems, Alucobond cladding panels, structural aluminum works, windows, and doors for internal construction projects and external clients.
This is a permanent, factory-based leadership position with responsibility for production, engineering coordination, installation, logistics, procurement, quality control, safety, and workforce management.
The successful candidate must have hands-on experience manufacturing finished aluminum products and systems—not only aluminum profile manufacturing.
ROLE PURPOSE
Lead the full operation of the company’s aluminum factory in Ghana, from production planning and technical execution to procurement, quality assurance, logistics, installation coordination, and workforce leadership.
The objective is to deliver high-quality curtain wall and aluminum systems safely, on schedule, and within established cost and quality targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production and Operations
Take full responsibility for the factory production floor
Receive and review work plans, drawings, and project requirements
Develop weekly and monthly production schedules
Monitor production progress and schedule compliance
Manage foremen, metalworkers, technicians, and local labor
Coordinate production priorities with project and installation requirements
Optimize workflows, productivity, material usage, and operational costs
Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective measures
Ensure finished products are delivered according to project schedules
Technical and Engineering Management
Supervise the production of curtain wall systems, Alucobond cladding, windows, doors, and structural aluminum works
Manage cutting, milling, rolling, assembly, and processing activities
Read and interpret architectural and technical drawings
Review technical requirements before production begins
Ensure production complies with approved drawings and international specifications
Coordinate technical matters with engineering, design, project, and site teams
Provide practical solutions to production and installation challenges
Systems and Technology
Use Opera Job Management software daily
Prepare quotations, work orders, and production documentation
Optimize raw-material cutting and material utilization
Maintain accurate project, production, and material records
Work with the company’s ERP and operational systems
Generate production, inventory, materials, and performance reports
Ensure production data is accurate and regularly updated
Installation and Logistics
Coordinate the movement of finished products from the factory to project sites
Manage field installation and maintenance teams
Ensure materials, equipment, and teams arrive on-site according to schedule
Coordinate installation activities with project managers and clients
Monitor installation quality, progress, and compliance
Resolve technical or logistical issues affecting site execution
Procurement and Inventory
Manage the inventory of aluminum profiles, glass, panels, accessories, and consumables
Prepare procurement and material-requirement plans
Monitor minimum stock levels and anticipated project demand
Coordinate with local and international suppliers
Ensure the timely availability of materials required for production
Control material consumption and minimize avoidable waste
Support supplier evaluation, cost control, and purchasing decisions
Quality Assurance and Safety
Lead the factory’s QA/QC system
Establish and enforce inspection and quality-control procedures
Ensure finished products meet approved drawings and international standards
Investigate defects and implement corrective and preventive actions
Enforce health, safety, and environmental requirements
Maintain a safe and organized production environment
Promote a strong culture of quality, accountability, and safety
Workforce Leadership
Lead a large, multicultural production workforce
Set clear responsibilities, targets, and performance expectations
Develop foremen, supervisors, technicians, and production employees
Maintain discipline, productivity, and professional standards
Build a stable, motivated, and accountable operational team
Report directly to senior company management
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience and Expertise
Minimum five years of experience as an Aluminum Factory Manager, Production Manager, or senior Production Supervisor
Ideally 5–10 years of relevant aluminum manufacturing experience
Strong background in curtain wall and Alucobond production
Hands-on knowledge of windows, doors, screen walls, structural aluminum, and related finished products
Experience must be in finished aluminum-product manufacturing—not solely aluminum profile production
Strong understanding of cutting, milling, rolling, assembly, and related production processes
Demonstrated ability to manage a full production floor
Proven experience leading large and multicultural teams
Previous experience working in Africa or another international market is an advantage
Experience coordinating factory production with site-installation activities is strongly preferred
Mandatory Requirements
Full daily proficiency in Opera Job Management software
Strong technical knowledge of curtain wall and aluminum systems
Ability to read architectural and technical drawings
High-level spoken and written English
Strong leadership presence and operational authority
Willingness to relocate to Accra, Ghana, on a long-term basis
Ability to commit to a minimum two-year assignment following probation
CORE COMPETENCIES
Production planning and scheduling
Aluminum factory operations
Curtain wall and Alucobond manufacturing
Technical drawing interpretation
Process and workflow optimization
Procurement and supplier management
Inventory and materials control
QA/QC leadership
HSE enforcement
Waste reduction and material optimization
Logistics and installation coordination
Cost and performance management
Multicultural workforce leadership
Clear communication with senior management, clients, and project teams
SUCCESS MEASURES
The successful candidate will be evaluated against the following outcomes:
Production targets consistently achieved on schedule
Efficient use of profiles, glass, panels, and accessories
Measurable reduction in material waste
High-quality curtain wall and aluminum output
Compliance with approved drawings and international specifications
Effective coordination between factory and installation teams
Strong quality-control performance
No major safety incidents
Reliable production reporting and system usage
Stable, motivated, and productive workforce
Improved operational and cost efficiency
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The proposed package includes:
Net monthly salary starting at approximately USD 7,000–8,000, depending on seniority and experience
Signing bonus equivalent to one additional monthly salary
Monthly personal allowance of approximately USD 600
Performance-based incentives
Company-provided accommodation
Company vehicle
Periodic home-leave flights in line with company policy
Comprehensive international medical insurance
Work visa and relocation support
Structured onboarding and local support
CONTRACT TERMS
Probation period: approximately 3–6 months
Following successful probation: minimum two-year commitment
Possibility of renewal for an additional two years by mutual agreement
Long-term relocation to Accra, Ghana
Preferred starting date: as soon as possible