Unit Production Manager – RGB & Water Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia

Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa works with the world’s most cherished trademark and invests in the most exciting events. Our Office currently has the following opportunity available for a dynamic individual with energy and initiative, keen to impact from the outset. Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia requires the services of a Unit Production Manager (RGB & Water) to manage, lead and support the team so that manufacturing, quality and maintenance targets are achieved in the most cost effective and efficient manner. This position will report to the Manufacturing Director.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To draw up and communicate a business plan annually so that direction and objectives of the department are optimally planned, executed and monitored in line with CCBA iD’s strategic objectives
• To set performance goals together with the team so that team members know, understand and can work effectively as a team towards common goals and purpose
• To drive WCM initiatives on own Lines
• To manage and support team leaders and team to achieve production, maintenance and quality targets in a cost effective manner
• To formulate and control expense and capital budgets so that expenses are planned for and managed effectively within budgetary parameters
• To encourage, assist, support and coach Team Leaders so that departmental targets, performance and future challenges are achieved effectively
• To manage and facilitate conflict resolution within the unit to optimise unit relationships and performance
• To sell, manage, implement and actively support change interventions and projects to encourage the unit to internalise the change to meet operational targets
• To actively develop oneself to achieve career goals and to optimise individual and unit performance/ productivity
• To solve systemic problems to save costs, minimise risk and losses and to improve productivity in line with benchmarks

Skills, Experience & Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized university At least 5 years’ experience of the relevant corporate experience 5 years’ experience at a senior/executive level Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) Strong track record of delivering results in a Manufacturing role Strong understanding of Supply Chain Way Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production method, and coordination of people and resources Proven track record of managing employee engagement. Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement