Quality Control and Work Study Manager

Job Description

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, leather, shoes, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

Quality Control and Work Study Manager – Zamleather (x1)

The Required Skills for the role include:

Developing, implementing and maintaining Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and forms related to the Quality Management System.

Implementing and maintaining applicable international, national and local quality regulations and standards.

Coordinating with supply chain partners to assist in product improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Maintaining quality documentation.

In consultation with the General Manager and Zamshu Factory Manager, act quickly and efficiently in resolving quality problems/complaints.

In consultancy with the Zamshu Factory Manager, determine the required competencies for personnel performing work on the factory floor.

Collaborating with Zamshu Factory Manager and HR in providing training and development of factory employees.

Ensuring personnel are aware of the relevance and importance of their activities in achieving quality objectives.

Planning and develop the processes needed for quality product realization

Ensuring consistency of quality in the factory processes and finished products from the factory.

Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets with plant quality control team members.

Recording keeping of production data such as quantities produced, materials used and any issues encountered per product model.

Conducting time studies, updating records and Standard Minute Times per model as required.

Recruitment services

The Required Qualifications are:

A full Grade 12 Certificate

Degree in Production Management or Business-related fields.

At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Quality Control Certification.

Strong understanding of the ISO 9001 Standard

Understanding of footwear manufacturing will be an added advantage

Computer literate with strong knowledge of excel and an accounting package, preferably Pastel

The Skills and competencies required for this role include:

Ability to self-manage and manage staff.

Ability to work in pressured and deadline driven environment.

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Customer Service orientated.

Operational and Process excellence.

Strong verbal / analytical reasoning ability.

Proactive

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in PDF format as a single document, to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER Zambeef Products PLC P/B 17, Woodlands Lusaka or

All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.