Black Pearl Consult

Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing

Black Pearl Consult  •  Kitwe, ZM (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


Location:
Kitwe, Zambia

Industry:
Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Industrial Bakery

Employment Type:
2 Year (view to extend)

About the Opportunity
Our client is currently seeking an experienced
Operations Manager
to support the launch and operational management of a new biscuit and bakery production facility in Kitwe, Zambia. This position is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience managing food production lines and overseeing manufacturing operations within the bakery, snack food, or FMCG industries.
This role focuses on ensuring efficient day-to-day factory operations, coordinating production teams, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring that production targets are achieved. The Operations Manager will play a key role in preparing the factory for commercial production and ensuring smooth operational performance.

Role Overview
The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the production facility. The role requires close coordination with technical teams, production staff, maintenance personnel, and quality control teams to ensure the factory operates efficiently.
The successful candidate will ensure that production schedules are followed, equipment is operating effectively, and production staff are properly trained and supervised. The Operations Manager will also monitor production performance, identify operational improvements, and maintain strong adherence to food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility and ensure that production processes operate smoothly and efficiently. The role involves supervising production teams, coordinating with maintenance teams, and ensuring that equipment and machinery are operating safely and effectively.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing daily production operations within the food manufacturing facility

  • Coordinating production schedules and ensuring production targets are achieved

  • Supervising production teams and supporting workforce training and development

  • Ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards

  • Monitoring operational performance and improving efficiency where possible

  • Supporting equipment installation and commissioning during factory setup


Requirements


Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience working in food manufacturing environments such as biscuit production, bakery manufacturing, or snack food processing facilities. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of industrial production processes and experience managing production teams in a factory setting.
Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and the capability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Experience working with large-scale bakery equipment or automated production lines will be an advantage.
Professionals who are adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a growing manufacturing environment will be well suited for this role.

Benefits
The company provides
accommodation and medical insurance
as part of the employment package. This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a new and expanding manufacturing operation and contribute to the development of the food production sector in Zambia.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their applications through our website
To know other vacancies we have, please feel free to visit our website -
www.blackpearlconsult.com
Disclaimer: Please note that Black Pearl will never ask any of its candidates for any payment in any form in exchange of our service in helping candidates find a job. Our service is free to our candidates and the recruitment fee is paid by our clients. If you receive any emails, SMS or calls requesting you to pay from someone claiming to be an employee of Black Pearl before they can process your application, please report and write an email to
info@blackpearlconsult.com
or contact our office on +9712 6225503.
Black Pearl Consult

About Black Pearl Consult

Struggling to attract qualified candidates, retain top talent, or align your workforce with business goals?

Black Pearl is a recruitment and human resources consultancy that provides tailored talent acquisition, HR advisory, and workforce planning solutions for companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC.

We partner with organizations to address key challenges like high turnover, skills gaps, employee engagement, and organizational restructuring. Whether you're looking for executive search services, Emiratization support, onboarding strategies, or outsourced HR solutions—we can help.

Our team brings deep expertise across healthcare recruitment, engineering and construction hiring, tech and digital talent sourcing, and hospitality staffing. We also support clients with employer branding, compensation benchmarking, and HR compliance advisory.

Ready to transform your people strategy? Let’s talk.

📞 +971 58 125 7276

📩 bibin@blackpearlconsult.com

🌐 www.blackpearlconsult.com

talent acquisition | executive search | workforce planning | HR consultancy UAE | recruitment agency in GCC | Emiratization support | outsourced HR services | employee engagement strategies | compensation benchmarking | onboarding and retention | staffing solutions | healthcare recruitment | engineering hiring | hospitality talent sourcing | tech recruitment | team building

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
blackpearlconsult.com
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