General Manager – Food Manufacturing

About the role

A growing food manufacturing company is setting up a new biscuit and bakery production facility in Kitwe, Zambia, and is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead the setup and long-term operations. The role suits a senior professional with strong leadership experience in food manufacturing, biscuit production or industrial bakery, who wants to own a new manufacturing operation in Southern Africa. The contract is full time for two years, viewable to extend.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the overall setup and operational management of the factory
• Establish production and operational strategies to support business growth
• Manage cross-functional teams covering production, quality, procurement and administration
• Ensure operational efficiency, cost control and productivity improvement
• Develop supplier relationships for raw materials and packaging
• Implement food safety standards and quality management systems
• Drive business performance and operational reporting to stakeholders

Required profile

• Strong experience in food manufacturing leadership, especially in biscuit, bakery, snack food or FMCG production
• Experience managing factory operations and leading teams in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership, decision-making and operational expertise in food production
• Experience in emerging markets or setting up manufacturing operations is a strong advantage
• Excellent organisational skills, strategic thinking and ability to handle operational challenges in a growing business

What we offer

• An expatriate support package including company-provided accommodation and medical insurance
• The chance to help build a new food manufacturing operation in Zambia

Applications are made through the recruiter's website; the recruiter states that its service is free to candidates and that it will not ask for any payment from applicants.