Manufacturing Manager (Lusaka)

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Remuneration:	cost-to-company
Location:	Lusaka
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Ad Talent Africa

Who are we:

A fast-growing FMCG business in the home-care industry with a strong footprint across South Africa, offering quality products that are accessible, affordable and trusted in the market. We are driven by a passion for growth, strong customer relationships and delivering excellence in execution.

Who are we looking for:

A Manufacturing Manager who leads and drives manufacturing excellence initiatives across the plant to improve productivity, quality, safety and cost efficiency. Responsible for implementing continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) to achieve world-class manufacturing standards in detergent, soap and plastics production.

What will you do:

Manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement
Process optimisation and standardisation
Performance monitoring and data analysis
Cost reduction and efficiency initiatives
Safety, quality and compliance
Training and capability building
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management

What do you need:

Qualifications and experience education:

B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical / Production Engineering (or equivalent)

Experience:

8–15 years in manufacturing (preferably detergents, soaps, plastics, or FMCG industry)
Proven track record in leading continuous improvement projects
Certified in Lean / Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred)
Familiar with TPM, 5S, and related methodologies

Skills and competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., spray drying, mixing, extrusion, moulding)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Leadership and team-building capabilities
Data-driven decision-making and project management skills
Continuous improvement
Kaizen
Lean manufacturing
Process optimization
Six sigma

Posted on 17 Nov 19:22, Closing date 17 Dec

We are niched in the communications industry with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town from where we service all of South Africa, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the rest of the world. Our portfolios include Digital, Creative and Client Service in Advertising, Marketing, Media, Public Relations and Corporate Communications.