Supervisor – Milling Plant x1 & Supervisor – Plastic Plant x1

Job description

1. Supervisor – Milling Plant (1 position)

Reporting to: Production Manager

Job Overview

To ensure seamless and efficient milling operations across three production lines, achieving production targets with strict adherence to quality, safety, and food compliance standards. The role demands strong technical knowledge of maize milling processes and team leadership capabilities to drive operational excellence. The position also plays a key role in implementing process improvements and supporting a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and high performance on the shop floor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end production activities for three milling lines including cleaning, conditioning, de-germination, milling, sifting, and packing.
Ensure consistent and optimized processing of white maize and yellow maize based on production plans and standard product specifications.
Monitor production parameters (moisture content, ash content, particle size) to meet defined standards.
Coordinate raw materials feeding schedules to ensure continuous operation without any bottlenecks.
Conduct regular in-process checks for flour quality (color, texture, granulation) and grits sizing.
Lead, allocate, and monitor activities of mill operators, sifters, packers, and helpers and conduct daily shift meetings to align team on safety, quality and production targets.
Perform first-level troubleshooting during shift breakdowns and escalate major issues to the Maintenance team.
Ensure proper storage and usage of maize inventory based on FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
Identify process improvements for yield increase, energy savings, and waste minimization. Identify and implement Cost Savings Initiatives
Suggest and implement operational kaizens in collaboration with the Milling Manager.

Minimum Requirements – Qualifications, Experience and Skills

DAE / Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Food Technology, Milling Operations, or equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) year’s experience in operating and supervising a maize or flour milling plant.
Strong knowledge of milling process flow, machinery handling, and flour/grits specifications.
Ability to handle shift-wise manpower and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with basic mechanical adjustments, sieve changes, and hygiene audits.
Hands-on experience with all Milling plant equipment
Good communication and coordination abilities
Decision-making under pressure
Technical leadership

2. Supervisor – Plastic Plant (1position)

Reporting to: Production Manager

Job Overview

To ensure the seamless, safe, and efficient operation of all plastic packaging equipment during the assigned shift including HIPS/PET extruders, crushers, chillers, compressors, and automatic thermoforming machines. The role involves leading a team, maintaining product quality, maximizing machine uptime, minimizing waste, and supporting continuous improvement across the plastic plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and control production activities for Extruder Machines, Thermoforming machines and HIPS/Pet crushers.
Ensure optimal machine settings (temperature, RPM, pressure, sheet thickness, forming cycles) to achieve daily production targets and quality requirements.
Continuously monitor and adjust process parameters to ensure consistent output, minimal waste, and maximum productivity.
Monitor product quality and machine performance; make real-time adjustments as necessary.
Conduct routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
Supervise shift-wise production team including operators, helpers, and material handlers.
Allocate tasks to shift personnel and ensure adherence to daily production plans.
Ensure discipline, hygiene, and safe working practices on the production floor.
Provide on-job training and skill development for machine operators and helpers.
Ensure timely execution of production as per the daily/weekly plan.
Monitor raw material availability (PET, HIPS) and coordinate with stores or procurement as needed.
Maintain production logs, downtime reports, and shift-wise performance reports.
Track machine output, wastage, rejection levels and take initiatives for reduction.

Minimum Requirements-Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Diploma / DAE / Technical Certificate in Mechanical / Plastics / Manufacturing Technology or related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in operating and supervising plastic sheet extrusion and thermoforming machines (PET & HIPS material experience preferred).
Sound understanding of machine operation, basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
Strong leadership and team handling skills with good communication ability.
Familiar with production documentation and safety protocols.
Hands-on experience with all extrusion, thermoforming equipment.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities
Decision-making under pressure

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

vacancies@tradekings.co.zm, with “THE JOB TITLE” as the subject line not later than 18th June, 2025 at 17 00 hours.