Packaging Team National Breweries Plc

 

Packaging Team Leader

    National Breweries Plc

    PACKAGING TEAM LEADER – LUSAKA & NDOLA

    National Breweries PLC – Zambia’s premier producer and distributor of Traditional African Beer, affiliated with Delta Beverages. Join our dynamic HR team to drive talent strategies, compliance, and employee engagement in a growth-oriented environment.

    About the Role

    National Breweries PLC is seeking a highly motivated, safety-conscious and results-oriented Packaging Team Leader to lead packaging operations, drive operational excellence, and achieve production, quality, cost and safety targets.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead packaging operational teams to achieve production performance targets.
    • Coordinate and execute production plans and monitor line performance.
    • Monitor machine efficiency, downtime, losses and stock reconciliation.
    • Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
    • Promote compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.
    • Facilitate team meetings, employee development and performance management.
    • Ensure proper administration and reporting systems are maintained.
    • Build and maintain positive industrial relations and teamwork.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Grade 12 Certificate.
    • Degree in Engineering or related field.
    • 2–3 years relevant experience in a beverage, packaging, FMCG or manufacturing environment.

    Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

    • Good interpersonal skills and team player.
    • Effective communicator, sober minded, hardworking and possessing problem-solving skills.
    • Sound knowledge of packaging processes and operations within a beverage or FMCG manufacturing environment.
    • Good understanding of packaging equipment including fillers, cappers, labellers and associated utilities.
    • Ability to monitor production performance using FE, ME, downtime and loss KPIs.
    • Working knowledge of GMP, Food Safety, Quality Standards and HACCP requirements.
    • Knowledge of autonomous maintenance principles and equipment defect escalation.
    • Understanding of safety management systems, hazard identification, risk assessment and permit-to-work requirements.
    • Ability to interpret production plans, SOPs and technical documentation.
    • Proficiency in root cause analysis using 5 Whys and Fishbone Analysis.
    • Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
    • Strong planning, coordination, leadership and communication skills.

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV and copies of academic and professional qualifications (single PDF) to:

    Email: recruitment@natbrew.co.zm

    Shortlisted candidates contacted only.

    Closing Date: 30th September 2026

    To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@natbrew.co.zmaa0

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