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Require a PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER in Harare , Zimbabwe
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
5-10years
Experience Required:
Posted:
6 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- 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.
Requirements
- A Bachelors 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
Required Skills:
Should be from Manufacturing and currently in Ghana
Required Education:
Should be from Manufacturing and currently in Ghana
