Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing

Job Description : Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing Location: Zambia Experience: 10 years Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology or equivalent Position Overview The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end plant operations of food manufacturing units producing products such as ketchup, jam, lollipops, candies, biscuits, and other confectionery/FMCG food items. The role ensures efficient production, quality compliance, cost control, and alignment with operational standards. Key Responsibilities Oversee overall plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, safety, and dispatch. Ensure smooth manufacturing of food products such as ketchup, jams, confectioneries (lollipops, candies), biscuits, and allied products. Achieve production targets while maintaining optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and resources. Implement and monitor food safety and quality standards such as FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, and GMP. Manage process improvements, yield optimization, waste reduction, and cost control initiatives. Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted raw material availability. Lead and develop plant teams, including production, QA, engineering, and maintenance staff. Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards across the plant. Prepare and review MIS reports, production data, downtime analysis, and plant performance metrics. Support commissioning of new lines, product trials, and scale-up of new food products. Maintain compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal audit requirements.

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