Mukando Brothers Agribeef limited
COMPANY PROFILE.
MUKANDO BROTHERS AGRIBEEF LIMITED is a vertically integrated agribusiness engaged in the business of manufacturing and retailing food products, incorporated in the Republic of Zambia. Established in 2021, the company has been trading as Imperial Commodities with major core business focus in the commodity trading and aggregation, in; North Western, Copperbelt, Luapula Central, Eastern, Northern and Muchinga provinces.
With a growth strategy for 2025 to begin food processing including; mealie meal, cooking oil, rice, beef products, chicken products and non alcoholic beverages, the company is now seeking to employ A Production Manager to be based in Kitwe – Copperbelt.
Role Description
This is a contract on-site role as a Production Manager at Mukando Brothers Agribeef limited in Kitwe. The Production Manager will oversee the manufacturing process, ensure production targets are met, manage staff, and implement quality control measures.
Reporting to the General Manager – North, the production manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the milling and food processing facility, with particular attention to detail in the Fast Consumer Moving Goods Industry.
Annual Gross Salary: ZMW 735,678.00
Qualifications
- Proven experience in production management or a similar role
- Strong leadership and organizational skills is a must without compromise.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of occupational health, hygiene and safety regulations.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Experience in the agricultural or food processing industry is a plus
- Degree in Food Production is a must, possession of a Masters is an added advantage.
- Team leader with high a sense of public and collective responsibility.
- Agriculture related background is a must, with hands on experience in small scale agro processing knowledge.
- Knowledge of several production methods in mealie meal, edible oils, beef products, poultry and dairy products
- Overseeing manufacturing and production processes
- Creating and execute daily, weekly, monthly and annual production schedules
- Procuring factory production equipment and taking responsibility for its maintenance
- Striving to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines
- Maintaining hygienic conditions for both employees and the factory itself
- Implementing all the company’s procedures and policies
- Communicating any problems or obstacles to senior management
- Monitoring productivity rates, standards and quality control
- Training and coaching Factory Operators and Sorters
- Implementing safety, health, environment and quality requirements
- Handling customers’ orders and timely deliver them. This will mean working sometimes from the warehouse and unsociable hours, including public holidays.
Method of Application
Interested candidates to send their updated Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter addressed to The COO – Mukando Brothers Agribeef Limited, P.o Box 21272 Kitwe – Copperbelt and submit to: [email protected], not later than 15th January 2025.