Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

PFF in partnership with Celim Zambia created Mongu and Mumbwa industrial was created in 2020 with the aim to assist the transition of trained ex-inmates to continue to develop their skills and gain work experience under the Abilitation and reintegration of offenders for a sustainable Project, Co-funded by the European Union (EU) Delegation in Zambia.
The Mongu industrial Hub has continued to provide specialized services in carpentry, bricklaying, tailoring, and metal fabrication and welding among others, to residents of Mongu District. To this end, PFF is seeking a qualified individual to fill in the position of a technical officer at Mongu Ex-inmates industrial Hub.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure that furniture and metal fabrication products are manufactured according to set specifications, quality standards, and within the allocated time frame.
• Manage raw materials, tools, and equipment required for production to minimize waste and optimize efficiency.
• Implement and maintain strict quality control measures to ensure that all products meet the necessary safety and quality standards.
Develop new product designs and improve existing ones to meet market demands and stay ahead of competitors.
• Supervise and train production staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their tasks effectively.
Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and potential market opportunities.
• Develop pricing strategies based on production costs, market demand, and competitor pricing to ensure profitability.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote furniture and metal fabrication products, including digital marketing, traditional advertising, and participation in trade shows and exhibitions.
• Oversee the sales process, from order placement to product delivery, and develop relationships with distributors, retailers, and direct customers.
• Develop and manage budgets for production and marketing activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, including production costs, sales revenue, and profit margins.
• Identify areas where costs can be reduced without compromising quality or productivity.
• Implement health and safety protocols in the production area to protect workers and prevent accidents.

Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant qualification in designing and Technology, metal fabrication and carpentry, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in production management, specifically in furniture and metal fabrication industries.
• Experience in marketing and sales within the manufacturing sector, with a proven track record of developing successful marketing strategies and driving sales growth.
• Experience in supervising and training staff in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in CAD software for product design and development will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide production staff.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage budgets, control costs, and analyze financial performance.
• Strong market research and analysis skills to identify trends and opportunities.
• Proven ability to develop and implement marketing strategies that effectively promote products and drive sales.
• Customer service skills to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with team members, suppliers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills for dealing with suppliers and customers.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
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• All interested candidates should send their applications to the Executive Director on the address above . Your application should include the following:
• Detailed curriculum vitae cc prisonersfuturefoundation@pffzambia.org 
• Copies of Academic, Professional Qualifications and National Registration Card

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