Factory Manager
Country: Zambia
Function: Operations
Sub-Function: Processing

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Product Information

Coffee

A leading global supplier of green coffee, with a significant specialty and soluble coffee offer, ensures we’re buzzing
with know-how. Our year-round presence in 18 major origins means we can offer the responsible, traceable supply consumers want – and the rare roasts our customers need to differentiate their brands.

Position Overview:
Factory Manager oversee coffee processing, warehouses operations, Inventory control, quality control and logistics for coffee shipments and wet / dry mill operation including production and understanding problem solving skills and resolve any issue that may derail production.

Key responsibilities

Develop and Implement Strategies to Streamline Factory Operations
Responsible for Coffee quality in the dry mill
Hulling, grading, and blending bulk coffee for export
Coffee tasting quality control and give daily reports
Preparing and sending of samples to coffee buyers
Regularly conduct inspections of coffee products to determine whether they have meet established quality standards
Provide leadership skills to ensure that the factory operations run smoothly
Monitor coffee processing and ensure that the factory target is met
Train new factory employees and ensure that factory machinery is in good working order

What will make you successful
Degree in production and quality control or similar
Prior experience (minimum 5 years) in production
Able to work independently and as part of team
Open-minded and ready to take up new challenges. Proactive and driven by self-initiative

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.