Chibanje Chemicals and Engineering Ltd is a construction chemicals and equipment manufacturing company based in Kafue. We manufacture tile fix, paints, roofing sheets, grouts, varnish, spirit of salt, anti-termites among other construction and home care products.

As Production Manager, you will oversee the manufacturing or operational process, ensuring that goods are produced safely, cost-effectively, and on time. You will bridge the gap between senior management and the factory floor, driving efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating resources across supply chains.

Core Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Control: Creating production schedules to meet customer demand while ensuring raw materials and personnel are available.
2. Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control processes to reduce defects and ensure products meet specified standards.
3. Resource Management: Overseeing equipment maintenance, managing inventory levels, and supervising factory staff to prevent bottlenecks.
4. Cost Optimization: Tracking budgets, minimizing material wastage, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
5. Health & Safety: Enforcing safety regulations and promoting a zero-incident work culture.

Qualifications & Key Skills

1. Education: Typically requires a degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
2. Experience: Requires 3 to \(10+\) years of hands-on operational and leadership experience, depending on the complexity of the industry.
3. Key Competencies: Requires strong leadership and team motivation, strategic thinking, problem-solving under pressure, and proficiency with digital tracking or ERP systems.