Bindura University of Science Education invites applications from
suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Plant Production Manager at the Zambezi Valley Masawu Value Addition Plant.

The Plant Manager will provide overall leadership and management of
plant operations, ensuring efficient production, product quality, food safety,
staff supervision, process control and compliance with applicable quality,
hygiene, safety and environmental standards.

• Planning, coordinating
  and supervising all plant production activities from raw material
  receiving to finished product packaging and storage;
• Monitoring process
  control throughout all stages of production;
• Ensuring consistent
  quality of raw materials, products under processing and finished products;
• Implementing and
  maintaining effective quality control and quality management systems;
• Ensuring compliance
  with HACCP, food safety requirements, hygiene procedures, Good
  Manufacturing Practices and relevant ISO standards;
• Conducting and
  coordinating sensory evaluation of products to ensure acceptable quality
  and consistency;
• Coordinating
  laboratory testing of raw materials, packaging materials and finished
  products;
• Managing and
  supervising production staff, including production supervisors, quality
  control personnel, laboratory technicians, process engineers and machine
  operators;
• Ensuring proper
  handling, grading and inspection of raw materials before processing;
• Monitoring production
  efficiency and ensuring production targets are achieved;
• Coordinating and
  supervising production trials for new and improved products;
• Ensuring proper
  management and documentation of non-conforming products and implementation
  of corrective actions;
• Conducting regular
  housekeeping and hygiene inspections throughout the plant;
• Ensuring production
  areas, machinery and equipment are maintained in a clean and hygienic
  condition;
• Coordinating plant
  maintenance to minimize equipment downtime;
• Compiling production,
  quality control and technical reports;
• Maintaining accurate
  production and quality records;
• Ensuring compliance
  with applicable food standards and regulatory requirements;
• Coordinating
  procurement and inventory requirements for raw materials, packaging
  materials and production supplies;
• Working closely with
  Research and Development, Procurement, Marketing and other relevant
  departments and
• Promoting occupational health, safety and
  environmental compliance within the plant.

• A
  Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science,
  Food Technology, Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, Production/Process
  Engineering or a related field;
• At
  least five (5) years’ relevant
  experience in food processing, beverage production, fruit and
  vegetable processing or a related manufacturing environment;
• Relevant
  supervisory or management experience in production or quality control;
• Practical
  experience in process control, quality control and food safety management;
• Experience
  in handling raw materials and monitoring products throughout the
  production process;
• Experience
  in laboratory and product quality testing would be an added advantage;
• Knowledge
  and practical application of HACCP and ISO-based quality management
  systems and
• Experience
  in production trials and management of non-conforming products would be an
  advantage.

• Quality Control
• Sensory Evaluation
• Food Safety Management
• Laboratory Techniques
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
  (HACCP)
• Production and process control
• Raw material and finished-product inspection
• Food hygiene and sanitation management
• Quality management systems
• ISO standards and compliance
• Management of non-conforming products
• Housekeeping inspections
• Production trials
• Technical and production report writing
• Staff supervision and team coordination
• Problem-solving and continuous process
  improvement
• Occupational health and safety