Quality Controller

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.

QUALITY CONTROLLERS – ZAMSHU X2

The Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring that all leather shoe production consistently meets established quality standards. This role involves careful inspection and monitoring throughout every stage of the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished goods, to identify, address, and prevent defects. The Quality Controller plays a critical role in upholding product excellence, ensuring operational efficiency, and guaranteeing that only high-quality, defect-free products reach the end-user.

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

Inspecting stitched uppers, leather, and components to ensure they meet quality standards before moving to the next stage.
Identifying, separating, and reporting defective materials or products to prevent them from proceeding in production.
Verifying sizing, back height, bonding (cementing), and overall workmanship match specifications.
Maintaining accurate inspection records and stamping or approving compliant materials and products.
Monitoring production efficiency through Standard Pairs per Minute (SPM) and supporting production flow by loading items correctly.
Enforcing proper use of PPE and adherence to health and safety procedures at all times.
Grading leather based on texture, thickness, and appearance to ensure only quality material is used.
Preventing defective shoes from reaching customers by performing final quality checks before packing.
Reporting any unfit materials or recurring issues to superiors and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Inspecting incoming material from suppliers to ensure conformance to requirements
Performing any other related duties as assigned.

The Required Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 Certificate.
1-year experience in the shoe industry will be an added advantage.
Good communication skills

The Required attributes for the role include:

Ability to maintain the work records in writing.
Dependable.
Strong, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
Detailed process and analytical ability.
Strong verbal/analytical reasoning ability.
Computer literate

Candidates meeting the above criteria should submit handwritten letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates, including contact details of three (3) referees, and should be addressed to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

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

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12th February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.