PLANT MANAGER – FERTILISERS – Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries Limited 87 views

Vacancy

Applications are invited from experienced, results oriented and suitably qualified persons for the above- mentioned position which has arisen at our Harare based manufacturing company.

Responsible to: General Manager

Major Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor strategies in alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Leading the Production team, to achieve the company’s strategic objectives and goals in maximizing product output at optimum costs.
• Effective and efficient budget planning and deployment of resources to produce high quality products.
• Effective implementation of Occupational Health Safety, Environment and Quality systems, procedures and standards.
• Liaising with the Marketing Department to establish customer needs & demand forecast, drafting the production plan, and organizing operations to fulfil them.
• Liaising closely with the service departments and other external organizations and co-ordinate adequate resources and capacity to meet promised customer requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable statutory regulations relating to the operations of the plant and continuous improvement of all systems.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual production targets and plans and achievement of the budgeted/planned targets.
• Implement and monitor the IRBM system for all production employees.
• Leading all production projects that maintain and improve plant through-puts.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff in the department.

Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree majoring in Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Minerals Processing or any related field.
• Master’s in Business Administration is a distinct advantage.
• At least 4 years hands on experience in chemical, minerals, heavy manufacturing or process industry three years of which should be at managerial level.
• Knowledge of integrated SHEQ business management systems is essential.
• Demonstrate Project management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and possess good communication and interaction skills.