Applications are invited for the following posts at the University of Zimbabwe Agro-Industrial Park

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the operations in the livestock feed production plant. The
The supervisor will direct operations in ingredients receiving grain drying, feed batching, pelleting,
grinding, sampling and quality testing, as well as implementing all safety protocols and processes.
The Feed Mill Supervisor will perform any combination of the following tasks as needed and
appropriate to complete the job successfully.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the Production Supervisor (Feed Plant) will include, but are not limited
to:

• Developing and implementing production schedules and plans to meet customer demand and
achieve production targets.
• Monitoring the production processes, making necessary adjustments in scheduling, and/or
improving production methods/techniques to achieve production goals.
• Observing the standards and regulations that govern the production of livestock feed.
• Directing and monitoring all unit operations involved in the production of livestock feed.
• Communicating with feed mill maintenance and vendors as appropriate.
• Assisting and providing input for capital projects, equipment upgrades or expansion and
budget planning.
• Assisting with capital projects; works with maintenance on project planning and future
repairing and maintenance needs.
• Monitoring feed and feed raw material inventories and ensuring the levels are kept optimal.
• Ensuring mill sanitation and that sanitation schedules are performed.
• Supervising mill operators for shift operations.
• Communicating with dispatch to ensure feed is available for load out (regarding shortages,
feed outages, potential delays, breakdowns, weather issues).
• Communicating with customers, and office personnel as required.
• Completing operational reports as necessary when the mill manager is not available.
• Promoting a safe workplace, conducting safety meetings and adhering to company safety
policies and ensuring employees are following safety protocols.
• Promoting good environmental stewardship and maintaining mill environmental equipment
per guidelines/permits.
• Completing accurate/ timely reporting of operations, inventory, and sanitation per procedure.

Education, Skills, and Experience

● A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Animal Science, Engineering or any relevant field.
● Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
● Advanced skills in MS Office
● Organizational and leadership abilities
● Communication and interpersonal skills
● Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
● Problem-solving skills