General Manager - Technical - Zambia

Recruiter:

Ad Talent

Job Ref:

1913763974

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Location:

Lusaka, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

WHO ARE WE

A fast-growing FMCG business, offering quality products that are accessible, affordable and trusted in the market. We are driven by a passion for growth, strong customer relationships and delivering excellence in execution.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

A seasoned technical leader to drive operations, innovation and performance excellence

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Lead and manage all aspects of technical operations of the corn wet milling facility, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production of starch and derivative products
Driving operational excellence, optimising process parameters, ensuring product quality, implementing continuous improvements and leading cross-functional teams

WHAT DO YOU NEED:

Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Bioprocess Engineering, or related discipline.
25+ years of technical and operational experience in wet milling, starch manufacturing, or food/chemical process industries, with at least 5–10 years in a senior leadership or plant head role.
Proven track record in managing large-scale continuous process plants with high safety and quality standards.
Strong analytical, leadership and decision-making skills.
Experience in automation, utilities optimisation and energy management is advantageous

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