Multiple Positions – Trade Kings Limited

Job Description

Trade Kings Limited is a leading manufacturer of quality detergents soaps, household products, dairy products and confectionery located in the Lusaka Light Industrial Area. In its quest to improve service delivery, the company seeks to recruit qualified, highly motivated and goal-oriented professional to fill the following positions.

1. Production & Engineering Head – Maize Milling

Job Summary:

The Maize Mill Production and Engineering Head is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production and engineering operations within the maize milling facility. This includes managing production efficiency, ensuring machinery and equipment reliability, maintaining product quality, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs. The role requires strong leadership to guide the production and engineering teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Management:

• Develop and execute production plans to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets while optimizing resources.
• Oversee the production process, ensuring adherence to quality standards and maintaining consistent product quality.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput, downtime, and efficiency, and initiate corrective actions to improve them.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging supplies.

2. Engineering and Maintenance:

• Lead the engineering team in maintaining and troubleshooting all equipment, including milling machines, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and improve equipment lifespan.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and replacements, coordinating capital expenditure projects with senior management.
• Manage utility and energy consumption to optimize operational costs.

3. Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Work closely with the quality team to ensure product standards meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor quality control processes, including sampling and testing of products.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, maintaining a safe workplace for all employees.
• Drive compliance with food safety protocols, such as HACCP, ISO, and GMP standards.

4. Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Analyze production and engineering processes to identify bottlenecks, implementing solutions to optimize performance.
• Foster innovation by encouraging team members to suggest and implement process improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements to enhance production capabilities.

5. Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit, train, and develop production and engineering team members to build a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide feedback to enhance team capabilities.
• Foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, communication, and accountability.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the production and engineering teams as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in milling operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial role overseeing production and engineering functions.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, a strong depth of knowledge, provides a wide range leadership roles in various projects.
• Ability to listen well, comprehend and analyze situations; excellent critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Must be able to troubleshoot issues and solve problems.
• Excellent managerial skills and ability to motivate and inspire lower-level staff to achieve optimal performance.
• Strong team player with an ability to be hands on when necessary.
• Be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required to support manufacturing.
• Should be Disciplined with a structured approach towards work, with good attention to detail to ensure high quality standards.
• Embodies a strong work ethic.

2. Human Resource Officer  x 03

Job Summary:

The HR Officer shall report directly to the HR Manager. The HR Officer will be responsible for providing assistance to the developing, planning and implementing human resource daily operations, programs and policies as well as ensuring administrative and compliance duties are carried out successfully.

Key responsibilities

• The Human Resource officer role will provide key support to the HR Manager by carrying out core responsibilities listed below, at the discretion of the HR Manager:
• Screening candidates in preliminary interviews for final interviews with Heads of Departments.
• Manage on-boarding documentation requirements for newly hired employees
• Collaboration with Heads of Departments with employee contract management, including employee contract changes in conditions, contract renewals and probation extensions.
• Preparing resignation/termination acknowledgement letters and conducting exit interviews.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and statutory expectations when it comes to employee compensation.
• Assist in payroll preparation by inputting relevant data into ERP software database, such as new employees, departed employees, changes in conditions for existing staff contracts, loans/shortages, etc.
• Ensure proper payroll administration practices are carried out by ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained and payslips are distributed timely to staff.
• Handles disciplinary management issues by counselling and advising employees, and counselling HODs and managers on issuing verbal warnings and warning letters; conduct investigations where necessary.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing staff demands, grievances or other issues; troubleshoot inquiries and conduct investigations where necessary; mediate disputes between employees and other employees as well as between employees and supervisors.
• Support BUM’s with Training & Development initiatives including, but not limited to: assessing training needs of staff, coordinating and implementing quality, health and safety training and behavioural change, developing succession and career development programs for aspiring management prospects, and performance management systems to drive high performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in progressively responsible human resource roles in a manufacturing environment preferred, including combined 2+ years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations and 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Broad knowledge and skills in Human Resources principles and practices including knowledge of Employment Code Act, staffing and recruitment practices, compensation & benefits, employee relations, policy development and implementation and supporting diversity.
• Strong PC application skills including MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Member of ZIHRM.
• ERP software experience a plus.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, a strong depth of knowledge, provides a wide range of HR concepts and takes a leadership role in various HR initiatives and projects.
• Ability to listen well, comprehend and analyze situations; excellent critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships within all areas of the company
  Is able to handle payroll information and personal information with sensitivity and care.
• Excellent managerial skills and ability to motivate and inspire lower-level staff to achieve optimal performance.
• Able to pay close attention to detail and carry out basic, accurate calculations
  Embodies a strong work ethic

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE – SOYA PLANT X 01

Job Summary:

Ensure the quality of soya products meets regulatory, customer, and company standards. Implement and maintain quality control processes, conduct inspections, and collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure Soya Chunks and oil are manufactured in accordance with the product quality set protocols.
• To ensure that all the Quality Control functions of  in process and final inspections are carried out promptly round the clock.
• Co-ordinate with production department to ensure production quality as per specified norms during different stages of Soya chunks production.
• To perform internal audit of Food Safety Systems to validate and verify the system for measurement  and continual improvement.
• Lead in the process and out process of quality evaluations, actions for improvement and resolution.
• To ensure the product chemical analysis  (FFA, POV and moisture content) done and routine standardization f all chemical reagents and calibration of test equipment.
• Supervise and monitor from from receiving the incoming material,in process product manufacturing and ensure the quality parameters are in place.
• To monitor fulfillment of Good Manufacturing Practices by conducting daily inspection rounds n random basis in production area.
• To conduct training on products complaints, RCA and Food Safety requirements.
• Coaches, training and develops team members at all levels.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER – MILLING PLANT X 01

Job Summary:

Ensure the quality of milled products meets regulatory, customer, and company standards. Implement and maintain quality control processes, conduct inspections, and collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure flour and cone grits are manufactured in accordance with the product quality set.
• To ensure that all Quality Control functions of in process and final inspections are carried out promptly round the clock.
• Co-ordinate with production department to ensure production quality as per specified norms during different stages of milling plant.
• To perform internal audits of food safety systems to validate and verify the system for measurement and continual improvement.
• Lead the in-process and out-process of quality evaluation, actions for improvement and resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions.
• Supervise and monitor from receiving in-coming material, in-process product manufacturing and ensure the quality parameters are in place.
• To monitor fulfilment of Good Manufacturing Practices by conducting daily inspection rounds on random basis in production area.
• To conduct the training on product complaints, RCA and Food Safety requirements.
• Coaches, trains and develops team members at all levels.
• Any other work assigned by Shift Lead/Manager QC.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Full grade 12 certificate.
• Diploma in Laboratory Technology.
• 2 years of experience in the relevant fields.
• Ability to generate reports on time.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, & Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP) system.

5. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR X 02

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor will oversee daily production operations, ensuring efficient machine operations, meeting production targets, and maintaining quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to supervise production personnel, troubleshoot issues, and optimize production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising, coordinating and planning the activities of the production personnel operating the processing machines.
• Make sure all machines are running in the approved cycle.
• Monitor the accuracy of the process setup during the shift.
• Troubleshoot problems and respond to machine alarms to improve production and reduce downtime.
• Ensuring production targets are met on time & within budget.
• Scheduling production work , setting targets and allocating manpower.
• Maintaining quality standards through implementing and monitoring quality control measures.
• Identifying areas for improvement and organizing training opportunities for their team.
• Produce shift reports and hold toolbox meetings.
• Make sure that the elements required for the job being performed are available on the workstation.
• Monitor, measure and report on processes, performance and overall production.
• Report equipment problems to the maintenance department.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or Diploma in Production & Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 05 years experience in a production environment.
• Milk production plant experience an added advantage
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to generate reports on time.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, & Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP) system.

6. ASSISTANT SECURITY Manager X 03

Job Summary:

As a Security Manager Trade Kings, you will supervise a team of security officers (in-house & Contract) securing premises for the company. The role ensures the professional security operations, administration and performance of a variety of security services for Trade Kings sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising a team of security officers ensuring the best possible service delivery
• Managing team resources to ensure adequate staffing in all shifts
• Inducting new personnel ensuring they are aware of site security procedures
• Seeking ways of enhancing service offering by making frequent improvement suggestions, and encouraging security team to do likewise
• Ensuring that training and screening requirements have been met for all team members
• Ensuring quality of service, security compliance within the laws of Zambia &   that security operational KPIs are met
• Directing the team in incident management and conflict resolution
• Completing effective health & safety assessments, risk assessments and site evaluations
• Supporting and developing team members in the performance of their duties,   managing poor performance as required.
• Preparation of weekly report and monthly report
• Managing and controlling security budget
• Initiates cost saving initiatives
• Conduct and implement security Kaizen.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree or Diploma in Cyber security or related field.
• Minimum 06 years experience working in a similar management role, ideally within the security industry.
• Posses a valid Driving license and a Certificate of security competence.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, interacting both internally and externally
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to generate reports on time.
• Good leadership  and team building skills.
• Track record of working in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Must be of good Integrity and honest.

If you meet the above stated requirements email an Updated CV only to vacancies@tradekings.co.zm, with “THE JOB TITLE” as  the subject line not later than 29th November, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: All applicants must have their qualification certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.