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, 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 an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

WORKSHOP MANAGER– KALUNDU DAIRY (01)

The Required Skills for The Role:

•  Supervising all mechanics and workshop personnel
• Responsible for the ordering of all spare parts to keep the fleet of equipment in good working condition and involving the Dairy Manager in every order
•  Overseeing the administration of spares and consumables to the relevant departments, mechanics, welders, and tyre fitters.
• Hands-on position involving active supervision with direct responsibility for all mechanical work performed;
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving strategies;
•  Responsible for driving training
• Maintaining, greasing, oiling, and general maintenance of the milking machine every wee
•  Stock taking of all spares, oil, workshop-related articles, and tools
• Responsible for people management, performance management, formal and informal development, and succession planning.
• Ensuring that all Health and Safety protocols are consistently followed
• Undertaking preventative maintenance on all equipment to prevent unnecessary breakdowns.
•  Service maintenance of the entire fleet of equipment
•  Defining and sharing best practices and providing expertise in the areas of Mechanical and Electrical Repair
• Providing shared service support in the areas of Dairy Farm Equipment
• Managing and being the custodian of the workshop
•  Managing the performance of Mechanics and operations
• Providing regular reports to the Dairy Manager and General Manager
• Procuring spares to maintain the fleet in a workable and cost-effective condition.

The Required Qualifications for The Role:

•  Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree or Diploma/Craft Certificate or equivalent in Automotive Engineering
•  Class B driver’s license will be an added advantage
•  Minimum 2 years of professional work experience in a workshop environment
• Must be a Member of EIZ

The Required Attributes for The Role:

• Well-disciplined and honest
• Reliable and Punctual
•  Good Communication Skills