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Management of the entire technical aspect of the workshops and logistics departments
Implementing a completely new mechanical team in several workshops across the country
Installing new workshops countrywide
Recruitment and training of mechanical staff
Manage the transition and renewal of the logistics fleet towards new vehicles.

Coordinate production workflow for multiple products
Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations
Schedule shift according to production needs
Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
Prepare and submit status and performance reports
Keep paperwork organized
Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff

Manage all transport and operational activities on site
Design and maintain operational procedures for the company
Implement the operational procedures.
Management of drivers
Route management

Duties to include:
Ensuring all aspects of running the farm are met
Maintaining safe working practices
Managing and motivating a team
Ensuring welfare of livestock
Ventilation management
Feed management
Vaccinations
Production performance
Record keeping

Head all sales and marketing activities of company manufacturing uPVC, PPR an HDPE pipes and fittings in Malawi, covering marketing in neighbouring countries being Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Assume the lead role in driving top line growth and expansion of market share in a time bound manner.
Gather market intelligence aggressively and recommend strategic plans and sales schemes in order to retain the position of the company as the market leader within Malawi and the SE. African region.
Explore market potential for diversification and expansion of the manufacturing facility.
Salary
Basic fixed overseas savings of USD 1500 to 2000 per month depending on education and relevant experience. A local salary which is equivalent of USD 750 after taxes will be payable every month locally in Malawi Kwacha. A performance bonus of up to USD 250 per month is payable subject to performance.
Transport
Car fuelled and maintained by the company will be provided by the company for official and personal use.
Probation
There will be a probation period of 6 months which will be within the contract priod.
Family Status and accommodation
On successful completion of probation, family status will be granted along with furnished family accommodation. During the probation period, furnished bachelor accommodation will be provided by the company.
Annual Leave
20 days per year of completed service
Passage
Return passage once every two years to hometown will be provided to the employee and family which includes two dependent children below the age of 18.
Education
School fees for up to 2 dependent children below the age of 18 will be borne by the company subject to company norms.
Contract Period
The contract will be for a period of 24 months which excludes 20 days paid vacation for every 12 months of service. The contract will be renewable on mutual agreement.

Duties to include:
Day to day production planning as per requirement of sales dept.
Planning of raw material – monthly & weekly basis.
Managing finished goods buffer stock.
Utilization of manpower – Staff & operator.
Weekly & monthly meeting to review targets V/s actual production.
Review meeting of labour cost, spares & maintenance cost, utility cost etc.
Monthly meeting of skill development.
Maintenance of hammer mill / grinder, replacement of beater, replacement of beater rod, replacement of hammer mill bearing.
Maintenance of batch mixer, replacement of bearing.
Maintenance of pellet mill conditioner, replacement of SS paddles & bearings.
Maintenance of pellet mill die holder, replacement of die holder bearing.
Assembly of press roll cell with spacer & bearing.
Replacement & setting of new die for pellet mill.
Roller & die setting.
Maintenance & setting of pellet cooler.
Maintenance of Pellet cooler blower.
Maintenance of pellet crumblier & vibro sieve.
Maintenance of MCC panel & cleaning.
Replacement of contractor & relay of electric motor.
Maintenance of water softener, boiler feed water pump.
Maintenance of steam line & steam traps.
Planning of preventative maintenance.
Maintenance of bucket elevator, fixing of buckets, maintenance of drag chain conveyor.
Replacement of electric motor bearings.
Maintaining plant data of production & maintenance.
Cost saving ideas & its implementations.
Good team building skill.
Daily report format of production & dispatch.
Daily report format of utility – Power, fuel etc.

Duties to include:
Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle
Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
Resolve any arising problems or complaints
Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets

The Production Manager will oversee all aspects of the factory, which has extruders and dryer coolers and Packaging machines, to produce Soya Chunks to formulate and manage the entire production process and deliver the required product quality.

Oversee day-to-day operations
Design strategy and set goals for growth
Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
Set policies and processes
Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
Direct the employee assessment process
Prepare regular reports for upper management
Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors)

Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure it’s strong presence
Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status

Assist with high-level decisions about policy and strategy.
Help with recruiting new staff members when necessary.
Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
Assure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the company.
Supervise financial reporting and budgeting team.
Review financial reports for ways to reduce costs.
Work well with Chief Marketing Officer, CEO, and COO to develop the strategic plan.

Duties to include:
Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; and analyzing trends and results.
Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; and projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
Implements national sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
Completes national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; and following up on work results.
Maintains national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Maintains national sales staff work results by counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Duties to include:
ensuring all aspects of running the farm are met
maintaining safe working practices
managing and motivating a team
ensuring welfare of livestock
ventilation management
feed management
vaccinations
production performance
record keeping

Duties to include:
Manage and coordinate hatchery activities
Oversee quality assurance program
Monitor facility equipment and repairs
Oversee hatchery sanitation
Keep a current knowledge of industry trends
Manage animal welfare program
Plan and oversee hatchery budget
Comply with all company policies and animal welfare guidelines
Manage chick care, maintenance, packing and transfer activities
Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules
Direct supervision of employees

You will oversee all day to day operations of the business. The candidate is expected to be highly driven and efficiency focused. It is expected that the candidate will have experience in management of manufacturing companies.
Duties to include: Overall day to day management of commercial feed mill
Operations planning and implementation
Involved and contribute in strategic planning for operational expansions
Budget development and overseeing implementation and monitoring through the financial controller
Oversee marketing department, procurement and input warehousing department, finished product and dispatch, financial management, administration and maintenance
Ensures constant monitoring of production efficiencies in the feed mill and oil mill and strives to achieve optimal operating performance and minimal down time
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
Ensure proper emphasis to product quality and review/develop quality assurance sampling procedures
Reviews current or establishes, implements and monitors new preventative maintenance program
Ensure the use of approved maintenance management systems to track costs and failure rates.
Reviewing and maintaining effective inventory control system from inputs through to finished products
Implementing training programs for employee development and ensuring adequate back-up of personal for key positions.
Monitoring diets used in feed production and working with nutritionists for lowest cost diet formulations.
Developing and ensuring adequate reporting procedures throughout the company
Providing regular reports to Managing Director
Managing operational transitions through company expansion phases
Managing capital development projects such as silo installations, construction projects, factory installation projects etc