Production Plant Manager (Small Scale Manufacturing)

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

Crystalik Group Limited

Delivery. Unmatched

Production Manager

Business Overview : We are setting up a small scale manufacturing plant within Lusaka for the production of Liquid Detergents as well as Wall Paint Products. As a result, we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated production specialist/Chemist to manage the production plant and ensure we succeed.

Job Overview and Description

The Production Manager will oversee the production process and coordinate all activities to ensure enough resources on hand. They will also make sure goods and services are produced safely, cost-effectively and on time and that they meet the required quality standards.

As a startup, you may also be involved in the Sales process, mapping out market opportunities that we can tap into, and participating in the execution of sales processes.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Take charge of the production department in general to achieve the company’s operative and financial goals.
  • Develop the new products and adjust the formulas for the existing products according to the demands of market.
  • Draw up a production schedule according to the sales demand & inventory level.
  • Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.
  • Set up the standards of operation, production process programs & quality standards and ensure the implement.
  • Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel and identify training needs.
  • Monitor productivity rates and ensure the production will be cost effective.
  • Collate and analyze data, putting together production reports for management use.
  • Determine number of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
  • Enforce health and safety precautions

Job Requirement
University or above education level with Applied chemistry and/or relevant major
No less than 2 years of relevant work experience in a supervisor/manager position
Planning and organizing skills to be able to run and monitor the production process.
Be able to act decisively and solve production and/or equipment related problems.
The ability to work under pressure and multitask.

Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to achieve the targets.
Experience in soap and detergent manufacturing factory as chemist or production manager

Send Applications to [email protected] by 21st June 2024


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