Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, leather, shoes, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below.

NATIONAL BAKERY MANAGER – ZAMLOAF X1

To supervise the nationwide bakery operations of the Zamloaf Division in a profitable manner by taking full charge and control of all available resources which include machinery, materials, logistics, human and financial, etc. used in the realization of bread products and related products that the division is mandated to produce. 

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Optimizing management effectiveness by recruiting qualified staff, selecting employees who will be assets to the division, orienting and training them as well as coaching, counselling and disciplining ineffective members of staff
• Training all staff in Company specified SOPs and ensure adherence
• Ensuring that Bakery Unit Managers are fully trained in the use of Alien software and that all receipts and transactions in each unit are captured in the system by the managers
• Overseeing the planning process of annual operations of the bakery division in order to achieve the divisional production and sales targets
• Supervising and managing Bakery Unit Managers, including maintenance management, in order to coordinate and synchronize the divisional operations in accordance with the set budgets for products, materials, machinery, labour and finance
• Working with the General Manager and other Zambeef service divisions to help identify, develop, design and operationalize new bakeries nationwide
• Coordinating staff efforts by establishing good procurement, production and other policies and practices relevant to the bakery in order to maintain smooth production operations
• Assisting the General Manager with the operational planning and financial budgeting for the bakery division and ensures adherence to them and is answerable to the General Manager for any overruns
• Developing, testing and standardizing recipes for existing and new products while always seeking ways to improve the quality, cost effectiveness and desirability of existing products
• Continually looking at new technological advancements that have potential in enhancing operations and raising productivity and/or product quality
• Ensuring that the bakery division operates in a safe, hygienic and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to requirements of national and local authorities.
• Taking responsibility of the security of physical assets of the bakery, i.e. buildings, vehicles, machinery, and all products and stores items in order to minimize losses through damage and pilferage
• Recommending to the General Manager replacement of aged and ineffective machinery within the division in order to reduce maintenance costs
• Overseeing weekly bakery unit stock takes and weekly trading returns, carrying out random physical stock counts, checks and balances, and submits to the General Manager and finance teams to ensure completeness of all transactions
• Ensuring that the work force operates in a safe and sanitary environment as per Factories Act by impressing on the Bakery Unit Managers to abide by the safety regulations at all times.
• Assisting the sales and marketing departments with the development of new products and the sourcing of new markets
• Undertaking market research on competing and complementary products and makes recommendations to the General Manager on price revisions and promotional ideas
• Investigating and resolving customer complaints to a satisfactory conclusion
• Taking responsibility for the running and upkeep of the division’s generators
• Responsible for maintenance of discipline in line with laid down procedure as outlined in the Disciplinary Code and Grievance Handling Procedure Handbook.
• Participating in the Disciplinary Committee when called upon by HR to hear and determine disciplinary cases concerning staff in line with the Disciplinary Code and Grievance Handling Procedure Handbook.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Bakery Management or related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in food production and/or bakery environment
• At least 3-5 years supervisory/management experience.
• Required computer literacy levels
• Strong Excel skills

The Required attributes for the role Include

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Excellent planning skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong independent decision-making ability

Candidates meeting the above criteria should submit handwritten letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates, including contact details of three (3) referees and should be addressed to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

 Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB.  All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12th December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.