HIMA CEMENT
Hima Cement Ltd is a member of the Sarrai Group. At Hima Cement, our Vision is “To be the
preferred provider of cement and concrete based building solutions in East Africa with a strong
focus on customer experience.”
Hima Cement works with all actors in the building and construction industry in Uganda –
manufacturing and supplying a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet
housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major
construction and infrastructure projects. Whether supplying high-quality cement to a craftsman or
helping leading architects explore and deliver creative possibilities, Hima is committed to providing
solutions that fit the needs of all its clients
In order to achieve the above objectives, Hima Cement limited seeks to recruit a motivated and
competent Operations Manager for Namanve Blending Station as indicated below;
Job Title: Operations Manager – Namanve
Vacancy Code: OMX01
Reporting line: Head of Innovation and Marketing
Duration: Contract – Full time
Duty Station: Namanve
The position requires an individual with in depth interpersonal skills to be able to deal with people
at all levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee the manufacturing operations of the various sections located at the business’
Namanve site including but not limited to; The blending plant, the precast concrete
products lines, the dry mortar operations, Cement warehouse as well as the innovations
lab through ensuring optimal production and dispatch in a safe working environment.
• Coordinate with the innovations and finance teams to ensure successful implementation
of new approved business channels like ready-mix concrete, aggregates, dry mortar and
any other related opportunities.
• Develop and maintain the site operational performance standards; Health and Safety,
Industrial excellence, Environment and Sustainability, Resource mobilization,
development and optimization.
• Develop and manage the plant asset base through effective equipment maintenance
cycle and planning, section resource organisation and skills development, effective raw
material reception, usage and storage control, maintain interdepartmental relationship in
conjunction with the corporate administrator and HR department; ensure overall site
security planning and coordination, and management of internal and external
stakeholders through frequent engagements.
• Manage the site industrial excellence framework through a defined plant improvement
plan, annual budget planning and implementation, CAPEX needs and planning, setting
out clear and measurable plant objectives and their assessment, ensuring effective
quality control and assurance for produced products and services
• Represent the business’ interests through external stakeholder engagements with
authorities like UNBS, UIA, NEMA, UEDCL, Mukono District and municipal councils,
management of external site operational related audit processes while at the same time
ensuring compliance for IMS management systems as well as product permit processes
Required Qualifications skills and attributes.
Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Material/Chemical Engineering or related field
• 5 years’ work experience in construction materials preparation and processing (cement,
aggregate, concrete and precast concrete products).
• Good knowledge of labor laws, safety and environment regulations
• Good knowledge of control tools and instruments
• Good knowledge of cement and cementitious materials and their applications.
Profile & Personal Qualities
• Proactive and able to take initiative to propose and implement new approaches to work
flow.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Must be able to build good working relations with both internal customers and external
stakeholders.
How to Apply;
Hima Cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.
Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above
position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present
position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus
telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 3 May 2025. (Email your
application and CV to careers@himacement.com and let’s save the environment).
Key Notes:
1. Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We
do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment.
2. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one
document
3. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
5. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Human Resource Manager – Corporate
Hima Cement Ltd, Plot 838 Namanve Industrial Park
P.O Box 7230 Kampala
