Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
• Our client in Lusaka Zambia is looking for a Senior Plant Manager to join their team for a job vacancy within the agriculture sector.
• To apply or for more information follow the link below.

Plant Manager to be based at our new operation, based in Lusaka, Zambia.
Role Overview
• To assume full responsibility for the entire Zambian operation, reporting directly to the Divisional General Manager.
• The purpose of this role is to lead and transform the manufacturing plant into high performing unit, delivering volume, quality, customer and staff satisfaction at the most cost-effective manner for the operation.
• Initially, this position will assume responsibility for the set up and commissioning of this new plant in Zambia.

Areas of responsibilities but not limited to the following:
o Recruit, manage and coordinate all resources and processes to maximise the productivity of daily
production in terms of quality standards, production volumes, yields, costs and lost time;
o Develop and maintain process knowledge competences at the factory (including technical and
management competencies, talent review, career and succession planning);
o Lead, organise and control the Zambia plant including required resources such as manpower,
equipment etc. in order to meet established production requirements at the agreed efficiency levels;
o Ensure that employees are suitably qualified by frequently reviewing their competency and establishing
training needs to ensure a competent work force whilst also effectively managing performance;
o Develop and manage systems and processes that guarantee sustained plant utilisation together with
continuous improvement & effective root cause analysis and associated corrective action;
o Ensure that work carried out by subordinates complies with work instructions, quality assurance plans,
applicable legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act;
o Conduct disciplinary enquiries and consultation sessions to ensure that subordinates comply with the
policy and procedure;
o Manage cost and capital budgets and forecasts.

Education and Experience Requirements:
o Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering;
o Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a management / leadership position;
o Must have extensive experience or background in Plant Operations;
o Have intimate knowledge and application of management planning and control techniques;
o Sound financial understanding and ability, with previous experience in forecasting, budgeting and cost
management;
o An in depth understanding milling processes specifically as well as plant maintenance will be an
advantage.

Critical Skills
o Strong financial management skills and understanding of financial systems and processes;
o Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels of employees;
o Good administration skills and proactive problem solver;
o Proven track record in implementing continuous improvements;
o Vigilance and effective delegation skills;
o Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:

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