Rolling Mill Supervisor / MIS

African Foundries Limited (AFL) was established to support the accelerating growth in Nigeria by making the country self-reliant for steel rebars and eliminating its dependence on imported rebars. AFL is set up to reach a 0.5 million-ton per year capacity for high strength rebars and allied products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Rolling Mill Supervisor / MIS

Location: Ogijo, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Steel Manufacturing Department: Production / Rolling Mill Operations
Reports To: Production Manager / Plant Manager Supervises:
Rolling Mill Operators, Shift Supervisors, Mill Technicians and Production Personnel

Job Purpose

• 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.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
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

Educational Qualifications

• 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.

Work Experience:

• 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.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• 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.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.